Table 2-2. 43-key descriptions (continued) – Symbol Technologies MC9000-G User Manual

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Operating the MC9000-G

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For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see

Appendix B, Keypad Maps

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ALT

Press and release the ALT key to activate the keypad ALT (alternate) functions. The

icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the ALT key again to return to the normal
keypad functions.

ALPHA (orange)

The default keypad mode is the num-lock (number lock) mode. The num-lock icon

appears on the taskbar to indicate num-lock mode is active. Press the orange ALPHA key
to de-activate the num-lock mode and to access the alternate ALPHA characters (shown
on the keypad in orange).

Shift

Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The

icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the

normal keypad functions.

Period/Decimal Point

Produces a period for alpha entries, a decimal point for numeric entries and the
alphabetic character X when the ALPHA function key is activated.

Star

Produces an asterisk and the alphabetic character Z when the ALPHA function key is
activated.

Enter

Executes a selected item or function.

Table 2-2. 43-Key Descriptions (Continued)

Key

Description

ALT

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