Leica Biosystems ST5020 - Manual (Page 34)

34 Instructions for Use, V1.9, RevD - 12/2012
The alphanumeric keyboard ( Fig.
29 ) resembles a computer key-
board. An entry field (5) and in-
structions on what kind of data to
enter (4) are located above the
keyboard. The amount of charac-
ters that can be entered varies,
depending on the type of data to
be entered. If there is a predeter-
mined number of characters to
be entered, that number will be
displayed in the entry field. The
cursor is located on the left.
Alphanumeric keyboard
4 5
Fig. 29
The maximum number of characters to be entered may not be exceeded.
The following numbers are predefined:
Reagent names: maximum 20 characters
Program names: maximum 20 characters
Program abbreviation: maximum 3 characters
Passwords: minimum 4 characters, maximum 20 characters.
The following buttons have special functions:
If pressed, button remains locked, all letters will be displayed in capitals.
After the first button has been pressed, SHIFT is released and the key-
board will return to small letters.
If pressed, button remains locked - all letters will be written in capitals.
Press SHIFT LOCK once more to return to small letters.
Press this button to display special characters, above all vowels carrying
accents. These can also be displayed in capitals by pressing SHIFT/SHIFT
LOCK. After a special character has been selected, the keyboard auto-
matically reverts to standard indication.
5.3.2 Data entry
Parameters and data can be set / entered several different ways:
5. Operation