40 Keypads
MX3 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3RG-J-ARC
Spc Key Function
The Spc key adds a space to the line of data on the display. This function is similar to a
regular keyboard’s Spacebar. Note that the Spc key only stays active for one keystroke.
Mode Key Functions
Caps Key and CapsLock Mode
This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s CapsLock key. Note that the CapsLock mode stays
active until the CapsLock key sequence is pressed again. Each time you need to use a Caps
function, you need to press the Caps key sequence first. To cancel a CapsLock function press the
Caps key sequence again. When the CapsLock mode is active, the Caps LED illuminates.
CapsLock key sequence is 2
nd
+ F1.
Keypress Sequences
See Appendix A, “Key Maps” for key maps for all keypads.
Reset Key Sequence
Reset Key Sequence is Ctrl + Alt + 2
nd
+ Dot.
The Reset Key sequence can be disabled in the BIOS Setup. See Chapter 4, “System
Configuration”.
DOS Key Functions Not Available on the MX3
Prnt Scrn A function that is available at the DOS prompt on a desktop PC. The Prnt Scrn as a
system function requires a parallel port and the MX3 has only serial ports.
Sys Req A function that is available at the DOS prompt on a desktop PC. Sys Req is for use
in a multi-tasking environment to switch between various running applications. The
MX3 is not a multi-tasking computer, nor is DOS in general considered a multi-
tasking environment.
