CipherLab 8600 Reference Manual page 29

Below briefly describes the functions of common keys on the mobile computer.
SCAN
The yellow key located at the top center is used to trigger the scan engine so that it can read the
barcode.
Navigation Pad
The 4-way navigation pad around the SCAN key is used to move the cursor left, up, down, or
right.
ENTER
This key on the right side of the SCAN key is used for command execution or input confirmation.
ESC (Escape)
This key on the left side of the SCAN key is used to stop and exit the current operation.
Alphabet Key (the blue key)
The blue key is an auxiliary key that requires pressing a second key to get the letter (A~Z) or
symbol printed in blue on the second key (or on the keypad near the key).
Icon Description
A This icon appears when you press the blue key one time, indicating it is toggled to the
alphabet mode for typing upper-case alphabetic letters.
a This icon appears when you press the blue key two times, indicating it is toggled to the
alphabet mode for typing lower-case alphabetic letters.
Function Key (the orange key)
The orange key is an auxiliary key that requires pressing a second key to get the symbol or
function printed in orange on the second key.
Icon Description
F This icon appears when you press the orange key, indicating it is toggled to the function
mode.
Backlight Key
This key is used to turn ON/OFF the backlight of the LCD and keypad.
Note: (1) Functionality of keys is application-dependent. The system will send the
associated key code to the application program, and it is up to the application
program to interpret the key code.
(2) When a status icon appears on the screen, it indicates a certain mode is
activated and it is not necessary to hold down the auxiliary key.
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