Key
Function
Starts the edit mode for editable fields.
Opens a selectable list.
User key
User key is not used by GeoMax Toolkit.
Page key
Displays the next screen when several screens are available.
FNC
Used for key combinations.
•
<FNC>+<0> to toggle keyboard illumination.
•
<FNC>+<.> to go to the digital level.
Navigation key
Controls the focus bar within the screen and the entry bar
within a field.
3.2
Softkeys
Softkeys are selected using the relevant F1 to F6 function keys. This chapter describes the
functionality of the common softkeys used by the system.
The more specialised softkeys are described where they appear in the program chapters.
Key
Description
BACK
To return to the last active screen.
OK
If entry screen: Confirms measured or entered values and
continues the process.
If message screen: Confirms message and continues with
selected action or returns to the previous screen to reselect
an option.
DEFAULT
To reset all editable fields to their default values.
RETRY
To start a routine again.
CONF
To start the configuration mode of a function.
3.3
Operating Principles
The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with supplied
stylus. The workflow is the same for keyboard and touch screen entry, the only difference lies in
the way information is selected and entered.
Operation by keyboard
Information is selected and entered using the keys. Refer to "3.1 Keyboard" for a detailed
description of the keys on the keyboard and their function.
Operation by touch screen
Information is selected and entered on the screen using the supplied stylus.
Operation
Description
To select an item
Tap on the item.
To start the edit mode in editable fields
Tap on the editable field.
Description
Common softkey
functions
Keyboard and touch
screen
User Interface
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