Specifications

3.6.2 Using the Function Keys
Pressing a function key or pressing SHIFT/function-key transmits a three-character
sequence: SOH (start of header) = CTRL/A, the ASCII character associated with the
function key, and a CR (carriage return). The ASCII character transmitted by each function
key is given in Table 3-7.
Table 3-7. Function Key Sequences
Fn transmits SHI FT/Fn transmits
Function Key SOH...CR SOH... CR
F1 @
F2 A a
F3 B b
F4 C c
F5 D d
F6 E e
F7 F f
F8 G g
F9 H h
F10 I i
F11 J j
F12 K k
F13 L I
F14 M m
F15 N n
F16 O o
3.6.2.1 Programming the Function Keys
You may change the sequence transmitted by pressing a function key. "PGK" appears on
the Status Line during programming.
To program a function key, enterthe sequence
ESC | p1 p2 message CTRL/Y
where p1 denotes the function key to be programmed (Table 3-8),
p2 denotes where the code will be transmitted (Table 3-9),
message denotes the desired function, and
CTRL/Y is the mandatory termination character.
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