PSC Falcon 310 User Manual page 35

User's Guide
Table 5: Input Modes, Key Sequences and Cursors
Input Mode/
Cursor
Key Sequence
Type 1—Remains in effect after each keypress until discontinued by user.
Normal
<Alpha>
<Caps>
(Alpha Mode)
Type 2—Affects only a single keypress or combination of key presses.
Function 1
Function 2
Control <CTL>
Alternate
<ALT>
International
<INTL>
Working with Input Modes
The color coding of the keys and characters on the Falcon
input mode functions.
• The
yellow <Alpha>
keys.
• The
blue <FN 1>
the characters printed above some of the keys.
blue
• The
black <FN 2>
printed above some of the keys.
For most applications, the letters and numbers are all that are needed.
• Input letters by pressing the
and pressing the keys for the letters.
• Press the
<Caps>
• Press the
<Alpha>
• In mode, numbers and punctuation characters can be
Normal
selected by pressing the appropriate key.
Result of Keypress
Outputs the white number or symbol on the key, or
performs an action (e.g., moves left).
Outputs the yellow letter on the key (lowercase unless
used with Caps mode).
Outputs the uppercase yellow letter on the key.
Outputs the blue symbol or function above the key.
Outputs the black symbol above the key.
Outputs the control meaning for alphanumeric or
function keys.
Outputs the alternate meaning for alphanumeric or
function keys.
Outputs a character from the international character set
(page 26).
key works with the
key works with the functions (
key works with the
black
key (to turn on
<Alpha>
key while in mode for uppercase letters.
Alpha
key again to return to the
Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad
reflects
31X
letters on the other
yellow
– ) and
<F1> <F10>
characters or operations
mode)
Alpha
mode.
Normal
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