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Chapter 6: Tekterm Application
Softkey Function Keys
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Psion Teklogix 8525/8530 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
6.2.1.2 Softkey Function Keys
To speed the process of moving through menus and changing parameters, function
keys [F1] to [F5] have been programmed to perform specific actions in the Tekterm
menus. Table 6.1 describes these function keys.
These softkeys can be reprogrammed to perform different functions within TESS
and ANSI applications.
Important: Tapping the stylus on the appropriate softkey label executes the
function of the softkey providing that the labels are visible at the
bottom of the 8525/8530 screen. See “Softkeys” on page 189 if
they are not visible.
Table 6.1 Softkeys
Note: The SAVE onscreen label only appears when a parameter value has
been changed and has not yet been saved.
6.2.2 Macro Keys
Important: Refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 82 for details about
creating macros.
8525/8530 vehicle-mounts are equipped with a twelve macro keys that can be
programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of
executable keys like the [ENTER] key, the [BKSP] key, any function key and arrow
key, and so on.
Function Key Softkey Function
[F1] NEXT – Displays the next sub-menu
[F2] PREV – Displays the previous menu.
[F3]
DEFLT – Restores parameters to default settings –
even after pressing [F4] to save the changes.
[F4] SAVE – Saves a change to a parameter value.
[F5]
LITRL – Literal mode allows special characters to be
entered in a string parameter such as macro key strings.