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47-Key Keypad

47-Key Keypad

The 47-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys, and function keys. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application, so the mobile computer keypad may not function as described. The tables below provide key and button descriptions and keypad alternate functions.
47-Key Keypad Configuration
47 key keypad.
47-Key Keypad Descriptions
Key
Description
Power
Power button.
Powers the mobile computer screen on and off (resume and suspend).
Program 1/ESC
P1 button.
User programmable; defaults to Back button. With the Shift key activated, P1 produces the ESC function.
Diamond/TAB
Diamond button.
Provides a 3x3 matrix on the screen with nine additional symbols. With a single tap, select via touch input or the keyboard, 1-9 numerical keys. Double-tapping the Diamond key locks the 3x3 grid, and you can select multiple keys. Pressing the Diamond key a third time closes the 3x3 matrix.
With the Shift key activated, Diamond produces the TAB function.
Scan (Green)
Green scan button.
Used in scanning applications, press to scan a barcode. This key has the same function as activating the side-mounted scan buttons on the Straight Shooter.
Function (Orange)
Orange function.
Press the orange key to access the alternate navigation and selection functions. The Orange circle icon.  icon appears on the Status bar. Press and release the orange key again to return to the default keypad functions.
Numeric/Scroll/Select
Numeric pad.
Numeric, scroll, and select keys. Numeric by default. With the orange key activated, the 2, 4, 6, and 8 keys produce scroll functions, and the 5 key produces a select function.
Shift
Shift button.
Press and release the SHIFT key to momentarily activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The Up arrow icon. icon displays on the Status bar. Press and release the SHIFT key a second time to lock the keypad into the Shift-Lock mode. The Up arrow with line icon. icon appears on the Status bar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the default keypad functions.
Enter
Enter button.
Executes a selected item or function.
Backspace/Space
Backspace button.
Backspace function by default. Produces the Space function when the blue function key is activated.
Period
Period button.
Produces a period for alpha entries and a decimal point for numeric entries.
CTRL
Control button.
Press and release the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate CTRL functions. The C icon. icon displays on the Status bar. Press and release the CTRL key again to return to the default keypad functions. Press and release the blue function key and then the CTRL key to activate the ALT functions. The A icon. icon displays on the Status bar. Press and release the CTRL key two times to return to the default keypad functions.
Alpha/Special Function
Alpha buttons.
Alpha by default. Special function by default when the blue function key is activated.
Function (Blue)
Blue function button.
Press and release the blue function function key to activate the keypad alternate functions (shown on the keypad in blue). The Blue square icon. icon displays on the Status bar. Press and release the blue function key again to return to the default keypad functions.