Keypad Special Functions - Symbol MC9000-G Product Reference Manual

Keypad Special Functions

The keypad special functions are color coded on the keypads. For example, on the 53-key keypad, the
display backlight icon is blue indicating that the blue function key must be selected first to access the
display backlight. On the 43-key keypad, the display backlight icon is white indicating that the display
backlight is the default value for that key.
53-Key, 3270,
Icon Keystrokes
Blue function key
and Z
Blue function key
and X
Blue function key
and D
Blue function key
and I
Blue function key
and H
Blue function key
and M
* Blue function key
and CTRL
Use of display and keypad backlighting can significantly reduce battery life.
Mobile computers with color screens do not have contrast settings.
Table 2-6. Keypad Special Functions
5250, VT
43-Key Keystrokes
key
key
Blue function key
and F1
Blue function key
and F5
Blue function key
and F4
Blue function key
and F8
Not Available
Special Function
Turns on and off the display backlight.
Turns on and off the keypad backlight.
Increases display contrast (on monochromatic
units only).
Decreases display contrast (on monochromatic
units only).
Increases scan decode beeper volume.
Decreases scan decode beeper volume.
Enables Alt keypad functions.
Operating the MC9000-G
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