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The functions of the keys may be set by user programs. Shown below is a set of
sample functions.
Function keys
Used for choosing
functions.
M1/M2 (Magic) keys
Used as any of the ENT key,
trigger switch, SF key, and
backlight function on/off key
depending upon definition in
System Mode or in user
programs. These keys can
be also assigned string data.
C (Clear) key
Clears the last
inputted data or
returns to the
original screen. If
pressed together
with SF key, this C
key works as a
backspace key.
PW (Power) key
Turns the BHT on
or off.
SF (Shift) key
Used in combination
with numerical keys
for special input
procedures.
Cursor keys
Used to move up to the
preceding line, down to
the next line, to the
preceding character, and
to the next character.
Numerical keys
Used for numerical
input.
ENT (Enter) key
Finalizes the inputted data
or operations, and starts
the corresponding
processing.
ALP (Alphabet) key
Switches the keypad
to alphabet entry.
32-key pad
Battery voltage level
Shows the current battery voltage level.
If the voltage level is high, three bars appear; if low, a
single bar appears.
The displayed battery level shows the terminal volt-
age of the battery cartridge, not how much power is
left.
Keypad shift state
SF Shows a bar when the keypad is shifted.
Alphabet input
ALP Shows a bar when the alphanumeric entry system is se-
lected.
Status Indicators