Operating the MC9000-G
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For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see
Appendix B, Keypad Maps.
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
LED