Keyboard - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Manual

2.2.2

Keyboard

Keyboard
Several keys and keypads are installed on the operator panel front:
● The alphabetic block contains the letters A - Z and the space character.
● The numeric block contains the digits 0 - 9, and the characters "-", "/", "=", "+" and ".".
● The cursor key group is used to navigate on the screen.
● The control key group includes special functions.
● The mouse comprises a touchpad, for finger operation, as well as for cursor navigation and
also for the left and right mouse buttons.
● The softkeys call up functions that are available on the screen via a menu bar.
● The "Menu back" key switches back to the higher-level horizontal menu.
● The "Menu forward" key advances in the extended horizontal softkey bar.
● The "Menu select" key calls the main menu to select the operating area.
● The "Machine area" key selects the "Machine" operating area.
Switching between upper and lower case
To toggle between upper and lower case letters, press the key combination Ctrl + Shift
Upper case is always activated as standard.
Overview of the key symbols
The key symbols used on the operator panel front are shown in the overview along with the
corresponding function keys on the PC keyboard.
Operator panel front: OP 012
Manual, 05/2019, A5E36371591B AB
Key Function corresponds to the
PC key function
Esc
F11
F12
Space
Home
Page up
2.2 Operator control and display elements
Key Function corresponds to the
PC key function
End
Backspace
Tab
(only intended for internal key‐
board changeover)
Ctrl key
Alt key
Description
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