POSIFLEX Business Machines PST KB136 - Manual (Page 19)

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PROGRAMMING
HOT KEY PROGRAMMING
The KB136 programmable keyboard 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 51
keys (3 rows, 17 columns) 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
To enable “hot key programming” feature of the KB136 “QWERTY”
keyboard, a standard PC or PS-2 keyboard must be connected to the external KB
connector of KB136 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 and the 2
programmable keys in the numerical keypad are 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 KB136, the “hot key” is defined as pressing and holding the left “Alt”
Preparation
Enter “hot key
programming”
mode
Input the
content to be
programmed
Exit “hot key
programming”
mode