Mustek TM KB3100 - Manual (Page 23)

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HOT KEY PROGRAMMING
The POSIFLEX programmable keyboard KB-3100 series supports the “hot key
programming” method which is most useful in instant modification of a few keys in a
preprogrammed keyboard without entering the more sophisticated programming
utility. Of course, the user may also use this feature to program through out all 112
keys by 5 pages (LP and L1 to L4) at will. The whole process of “hot key
programming” contains 4 steps for each key to be programmed and is illustrated as
following:
PREPARATION
Please refer to Fig. 5-1-1, a standard PC or PS-2 keyboard must be connected
to the KB-3100 series before entering “hot key programming” mode. The user shall
then decide which key of which page is to be programmed and turn the 6 position
control key to the proper position before entering the “hot key programming” mode.
Please note that the answer back codes of the position control key is not covered by
the “hot key programming” feature.
ENTER “HOT KEY PROGRAMMING” MODE
To enter the “hot key programming” mode, the user must input the “hot key”
and identify the key on the programmable keyboard to be programmed. The so called
“hot key” is a special combination of keys pressed on the standard PC or PS-2
keyboard. In KB-3100 series, the “hot key” is defined as pressing and holding the left
“Alt” key while pressing the “PRT SC” (“Print Screen”) key on the PC or PS-2
keyboard. And by doing so, the KB-3100 will give 2 beeps to notify that it is ready to
receive the identification of which key to be programmed. Right after the “hot key” is
released, the user shall press the key to be programmed on the programmable
keyboard once to identify which key to be programmed. If the “hot key” is pressed for
the second time or the “esc” key is pressed prior to the press of the key on the
programmable keyboard, this mode will be aborted immediately. The user should not
Preparation
Enter “hot key
programming”
mode
Input the
content to be
programmed
Exit “hot key
programming”
mode