Spc Key Function; Field Exit Function; Mode Key Functions; Caps Key And Capslock Mode - LXE MX5 User Manual

The Keypad

Spc Key Function

The Spc key adds a space to the line of data on the display. This function is similar to a regular
keyboard's Spacebar. Note that the Spc key only stays active for one keystroke.

Field Exit Function

IBM TN5250 specific keypad only. The left Scan key can be programmed as a Field Exit key.
The Field Exit key is used to exit an input field. If the field is an Auto Enter field, the auto
transmit function is activated. Refer to the "Programmable Buttons" section for instruction.

Mode Key Functions

Caps Key and CapsLock Mode

This function is similar to a regular keyboard's CapsLock key. Note that the CapsLock mode
stays active until the CapsLock key sequence is pressed again. Each time you need to use a
Caps function, you need to press the Caps key sequence first. To cancel a CapsLock function
press the Caps key sequence again.
The CapsLock key sequence is Blue key then the <Tab> key.
• No CapsLock AND No Shift keypress – result is a lowercase letter.
• CapsLock OR Shift – result is an uppercase letter.
• CapsLock AND Shift keypress – result is a lowercase letter.

Keypress Sequences

See Appendix A for key maps for all keypads.
E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC
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