Instruction Manual

DIAD Keys And Functions

Use of Function Keys

The DIAD selects most functions and data processing operations through the use of five general

selection keys (called Soft Keys because of they are used in conjunction with DIAD software).

The following paragraphs describe the use of Soft Keys in DIAD operation, define the functions

controlled by Soft Keys (as listed on the two bottom function lines), and provide examples of

Soft Key operation as an aid in understanding their use.

Soft Key Function Selection

The five Soft Keys are identical in appearance and are used to select varying functions as they

appear on the display screen above each key. The bottom two lines of the display screen

designate functions associated with the specific screen. Pressing the Soft Key directly beneath a

function on the screen chooses that function. The illustration on the next page shows the Soft

Key selection procedure.

In that example, any of the functions listed in the bottom two rows of the Delivery Address

Screen can be selected. In the picture, notice that the Delivery Address Screen appears with the

upper line highlighted. As shown, the Precommunication Screen can be selected by pressing the

Cycle Key to highlight the upper function select line and pressing the Soft Key ¤ that is

just beneath the “PreComm” designation in the upper function line.

Similarly, to select the "Prerecord" function, simply press the Soft Key ¤ that is just beneath

the “PreRec" designation in the lower function line.

Note: The "PreRec" selection described above is based on the lower line being highlighted (i.e.

This is the default condition). If the upper line is highlighted, press the Cycle Key to highlight

the lower function select line before pressing the Soft Key¤¤.