Symbol Technologies P470 - Manual (Page 58)

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P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide
Keypad Operation
Instead of scanning a bar code, you can enter the bar code data using the keypad on the
top of the scanner. By default, this feature is enabled. To disable alphanumeric data entry
via the keypad, go to the symbologies tab inside 123Scan and remove the “X” from the
check box next to “Keypad”. (This does not disable the quantity entry feature discussed in
Eliminating Repetitive Scanning on page 3-4.)
For additional information on 123Scan, see 123Scan on page 3-17.
To enter numeric data, type the numeric value desired and press . A beep lets
you know that the entry was accepted. See
Figure 3-5 on page 3-27 .
To enter alpha characters, press the key once to put the scanner in Alpha Mode.
Numeric buttons 1 through 9 are associated with the alpha characters. For example, the
letters A, B and C are located on numeric button 7. Press the button with the letter you
desire - once for the letter A, twice for the letter B, or three times for the letter C. You can
continue entering alpha characters or switch to numerics. Press to save or send
the data.
To return to numeric entry mode after entering alpha characters, press the key
again. For example, to manually enter 17ABF5, do the following steps:
Every time you press the button with the letter you desire, you hear a low-pitched beep to
let you know that the entry was registered. Although the entry is registered, it has not been
Data Action
1 Press numeric button 1.
7 Press numeric button 7.
A Press button once, then numeric
button 7 once. Wait for one second (you will hear a
low pitched beep).
B Press numeric button 7 twice.
F Press numeric button 8 three times.
5 Press button once, then numeric
button 5 once, then .