User Guide

Note: Keyboard and connector layouts vary on
certain models.
1 PORT 1 CONNECTOR: main serial port.
2 PORT 2 CONNECTOR: second serial port.
1a Alternatively, on some models a single connector
is provided, combining PORT 1 and PORT 2.
3 CONTACTS: on the rear of the unit, these
connect to the FS/2 Communications and
Charging Rack, if this option is fitted.
4 FUNCTION KEYS: press to use application
functions.
5 POWER KEY: press to turn on or off.
6 HANDSTRAP: on the rear of the unit, this helps
you hold the FS/2 securely.
7 DEL/NO KEY: press to delete entries or answer
No to a question.
8 ENTER/YES KEY: press to complete typing, type
a carriage return, or answer Yes to a question.
9 SHIFT KEYS (S): hold either down to type the
characters (or functions) shown above the keys.
10 BACKLIGHT KEY: press to illuminate the screen
for use in low light. You may need to press at
the same time (depending how your FS/2 is set
up).
11 TYPING KEYS: type letters, or symbols and
functions when used with S (SHIFT).
12 BACKSPACE KEY: press to erase typing.
13 PORT 4 CONNECTOR: option. Only fitted if
required to use other options.
14 BATTERY CAP: remove to change batteries.
15 PORT 3 CONNECTOR: for connecting the FS/2
AC Adaptor.
16 SPACE KEY: types a space (blank) character.
17 CURSOR KEYS: move the cursor.
SHIFT U and SHIFT D adjust screen contrast.
18 NUMERIC KEYPAD: type numbers.
19 ESCAPE KEY: usually used to cancel a function.
20 LCD SCREEN: displays prompts and messages
and information as you type.
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