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E-EQ-MX5PCRG-F-ARC MX5 Reference Guide
Programmable Buttons
Figure 2-8 Scan Buttons
The Scan buttons can be programmed by the System Administrator to perform the following
functions:
Disabled Key press has no effect.
Scan Pressing this key activates the laser scanner.
Enter Pressing this key confirms a forms entry or transmits information. See the
following section titled "Enter Key Function” in “The Keypad” section.
Tab Pressing this key moves the cursor to the next input field.
Field Exit IBM5250/TN5250 units only. Pressing this key exits an input field. See the
following section titled "Field Exit Key Function” in “The Keypad" section.
The default setting for the right button is Enter. The default setting for the left button is Enter.
When the MX5 does not have an integrated scanner, both buttons default to Enter keys and the
Scan selection is greyed out. The buttons can be programmed to perform other functions when
there is no internal scanner.
How To: Program the Scan Buttons
Access: the Windows icon | Settings | System tab | Scanner | Key tab
Tap the desired radio button. Tap OK to close this menu option. Tap X to cancel changes. Any
changes made are in effect immediately.
