Psion Teklogix Vehicle-Mount Computer 8515 - Manual (Page 56)

Chapter 3: Getting To Know The 8515
Function Keys And Macro Keys
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The [BKSP] Key
The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one
character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke.
The [CTRL] And [ALT] Key
The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application
dependent.
The [TAB] Key
Typically, the [TAB] key moves the cursor to the next field to the right or downward.
The [ESC] Key
Generally, this key is used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu, dialog box or
activity and return to the previous one.
The [SPACE] Key
Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialog box, press-
ing the [SPACE] key enables or disables a checkbox.
The [HOME] Key
The [HOME] key moves the cursor to the top of the form or page.
The [END] Key
The [END] key moves the cursor to the bottom of the form or page.
The [PgUp] And [PgDn] Keys
The [PgUp] key displays the previous screen of information. The [PgDn] key displays the
next screen of information.
3.5 Function Keys And Macro Keys
In addition to the standard keyboard functions (see “The Keyboard” on page 34 ), 8515
Vehicle-Mount Computers are equipped with function keys and macro keys.
3.5.1 Function Keys
The 8515 is equipped with a series of 30 function keys divided amongst 10 physical keys,
each of which is defined in the application software. There are five keys located on each side
of the display.