3.3 Using the Keypad
3.3.1 Entering Numerical Data
The default entry mode is numeric, enabling numbers written on the top of numeric keys to be entered.
To enter "120" for example, press the "1", "2" and "0" keys sequentially.
To delete the wrong number entered, press the BKSP key and then re-enter the correct number.
Numeric entry mode can be also switched with the program.
Refer to the BHT API Reference Manual or BHT Class Library Reference Manual for further details.
3.3.2 Entering Alphabet Data
The alphabet character assigned to the key will be entered while in the alphabet entry mode.
Alphabet entry mode changes every time the ALP key is pressed, in the order as shown in the chart below.
No
ALP key
The alphabet entry modes changeable by the ALP key can be selected from the key menu in the System
Properties or by using a user program.
Refer to Chapter 4 System Operation- 4.4.3 System Properties- [5] Key for the key menu details, the BHT API
reference manual or the BHT Class Library reference manual for the programming details.
Barcode Handy Terminal/2D code Handy Terminal
Numeric entry mode (default)
ALP key
Is alphabet entry mode 2
enabled?
Yes
Alphabet entry mode 2
ALP key
Is alphabet entry mode
enabled?
Yes (default)
Alphabet entry mode
No (default)
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