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Configuring the MCs
Table 2-6. Keyboard Setup Menu Parameters (cont.)
Left Alt Key
Fun ct
Hold
Meta
Compose
Delete Key
Normal
DEL
Break
170 msec
250 msec
500 msec
Off
Xmt Limit
None
60 cps
150 cps
Fkey Xmt Limit
None
60 cps
150 cps
MCs User's Guide
Pressing Compose Character, Funct, or left Alt:
Together with an alphanumeric key sends an ASCII
SOH, the alphanumeric key's ASCII code, and an
ASCII CR.
Freezes the current data on the screen until the key is
pressed again.
Together with an alphanumeric key, sends the other
key's code with the high bit set.
In sequence with certain other keys, composes
nonstandard characters.
Note: This parameter's title changes with the keyboard
being used. For instance, Left Alt Key is displayed when
using the EPC keyboard; Compose Key with the ANSI
boards, and Funct Key with the ASCII board.
The Delete key responds according to the selected
emulation in the following manner:
Deletes individual characters from the screen.
Sends a DEL code (7f) to the host.
When F5, Break, or Ctr/ Break is pressed, the MCs
sends the following to the host:
170 ms break signal.
250 ms break signal.
500 ms break signal.
None.
The teriminal sends data via the host port:
As fast as the baud rate allows.
At a maximum 60 characters per second.
At a maximum 150 characters per second.
the MCs sends function key definitions:
As fast as the baud rate allows.
At 60 characters per second.
At 150 characters per second.
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