Instruction manual

4
Defining Keys
Define Key Editor
Overview
The VT510 provides a powerful Define Key Editor that allows
you to modify the function of keys on your keyboard. Since
VT510 keystrokes can perform many different functions, it will
take some practice to understand how the keys work. This
section is an introduction to customizing your keyboard.
Moving
Standard
Functions
The simplest way to re-program a key is to copy the behavior
of another key. This method allows you to move factory default
key functions to any position on the keyboard. To move factory
default key functions:
1. From the Keyboard menu item, select the Define
key . . . function, and the Define Key Editor menu
will appear.
2. Press the key for which you want to assign a new behavior.
3. Press the key to highlight the "Copy of key default" radio
button ( Copy of key default) and press
Enter
.
4. Press the key whose factory default behavior is what you
want your defined key to do.
5. Press the key to highlight the OK or Apply pushbutton
and press
Enter
.
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