User's Manual Part 2

Chapter 6: Tekterm Application
TESS Edit Modes And Cursor Movement
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Psion Teklogix 7535 Hand-Held Computer User Manual
There are several ways to configure the 7535 hand-held to complete a data field:
• Pressing <ENTER> after entering data.
• Pressing a function key after entering data.
• Pressing an arrow key after entering data.
• Filling an auto-tab field.
6.5.5.1 TESS Edit Modes And Cursor Movement
The TESS editing modes and cursor movements in each type of mode are described
in the table below.
Note: When the “Enter on Arr” parameter is disabled (set to “N”), the <UP>
and <DOWN> arrow keys do not complete an entry field. Refer to
page 225 for details about this parameter.
Field mode
Press <CTRL> f to enter field mode. In this mode, once data entry
into a field has been completed, the entry cannot be changed without
retyping the entire field.
In field mode, the <RIGHT> and <LEFT> arrow keys do not perform
any functions. Pressing the <UP> or <DOWN> arrow key completes
the entry field and then, moves the cursor to the previous or next field.
Fcursor mode
Press <CTRL> u to enter fcursor mode. In this mode, once data
entry into a field has been completed, the entry cannot be changed
without retyping the entire field.
In fcursor mode, the <UP>, <DOWN>, <LEFT> and <RIGHT>
arrow keys move the cursor between fields.
Insert mode
Press <CTRL> i to enter insert mode. In this mode, data can be
entered between two characters that have been previously entered.
In insert mode, the <RIGHT> and <LEFT> arrow keys move the
cursor right and left within a field. The <UP> and <DOWN> arrow
keys complete the entry field and move the cursor to the previous or
next field.
Replace mode
Press <CTRL> r to enter replace mode. In this mode, data can be
entered over previously entered characters.
In replace mode, the <RIGHT> and <LEFT> arrow keys move the
cursor to the right and left within a field. The <UP> and <DOWN>
arrow keys complete the entry field and move the cursor to the previ-
ous or next field.