Locking The Keyboard; Modifier Keys - Psion EP10 User Manual

Figure 3.1 Alpha and Numeric Keyboards
Most of the keys on these keyboards operate much like a desktop computer. Where a key or key function is
not consistent with the PC keyboard, the differences are noted.
The [BLUE/FN] modifier key provide access to additional keys and system functions. These functions are
colour coded in blue print above the keyboard keys.
Note: Almost all keys can be reprogrammed to suit your requirements.
3.3.2

Locking the Keyboard

You can lock the keyboard to prevent accidental key presses. To set up the locking/unlocking key sequence:
• Tap on Start>Settings>Personal>Buttons icon. Tap and swipe on the scrolling tab bar at the top the
screen to display the Lock Sequence tab.
Refer to "Auto Lock Tab" on page 141 for details about setting up this function.
3.3.3

Modifier Keys

The [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [BLUE/FN] and [SYM] keys are modifier keys that change the function of the
next key pressed.
The [SHIFT], [CTRL] and [ALT] keys operate much like a desktop keyboard except that they are not chorded
(two keys held down simultaneously). The modifier key must be pressed first followed by the key whose
function you want modified.
[SHIFT] and [BLUE/FN]
The [SHIFT] and [BLUE/FN] modifier keys provide access to additional keys and system functions. The func-
tions related to these modifier keys are colour-coded in white and blue print respectively on the keyboard
keys, dependant on your keyboard format.
[SYM]
Note: When using the Mobile Devices SDK Developers' Guide (PN 8100016), note that the [SYM]
key is interchangeable with the [ORANGE] key.
The Symbol [SYM] modifier key is represented on the keyboard by the characters SYM and provides access
to commonly used symbolic characters.
• Press the [SYM] key to display the Symbol soft input panel (SIP) onscreen keyboard.
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