User's Manual

P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s
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Using the 47-Key Keyboard
The 47-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphabet
(A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which
modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action. The
keyboard default is the key value, producing the gray number or lower case yellow letter on
that key.
Key Action
Note: Press
Func
, then another key to produce the value or function above that key.
See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key usage.
Backlight See Controlling the Backlight (Color TFT LCD) on page 13.
Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to capitalize
the letter on that key.
Press
Func
+
Shift
to toggle All Caps on and off.
Func
+
Shift
also erases all entered data from the screen.
Clear Press Clear to clear the screen.
Cursor keys:
C, G, H, I
Press cursor keys to move the cursor left, right, up and down on
the screen.
End Press End to move the cursor to the end of a line.
Enter/Escape Press Enter after entering data or a command.
Press
Func
+
Enter
to partially or completely escape from an
application level or screen.
Power See Starting the PDT 8138 on page 11.