Key commands – Vuzix maxReality 6.1 User Guide User Manual
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Help & Status Display
Pressing the “F1” function key while the Viewer is running displays common 
keyboard commands and a status report on the current display. After 20 seconds of 
inactivity, the Help & Status Display automatically turns off. 
Tip:
The Help & Status screen can be challenging to read if displayed against a similar background 
color. Press “F5” to toggle to a black background and improved clarity. 
Key Commands
maxReality Viewer supports a large number of keyboard commands. These include:
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maxReality Viewer, General Operation Command Keys
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Hardware Configuration Command Keys
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Software Configuration Command Keys
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In-World Software Keys
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Command Mode Operations
Tip:
Command Keys are also provided on a separate “Key Commands Reference Sheet” that can be 
printed for easy reference. 
The reference chart lists the “Key” that actives each command, the resulting “Action” 
and the operating “Modes” supporting the command. Explanatory notes have been 
added for those commands that may not be obvious of where additional information 
might be helpful. 
maxReality Viewer
Key
Action
Mode
ESCape
Exit maxReality Viewer
AR + VR
F1
Toggles help and status display on/off
AR + VR
