Intermec VT220/ANSI, Programmer'S Reference Manual

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SECTION 6
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PEN*KEY 6400 Computer
6-12 VT220/ANSI Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Reference Guide
Main Keypad
The 51-key and 41-key keyboards have standard keys and
function keys. Standard keys type letters, numbers, and
symbols. Function keys do special operations.
Letters - 51-Key Keyboard
Table 6-1 shows how to type letters on the 51-key keyboard.
To put the keyboard into shift lock (caps lock) mode, press
[BLUE]+[SHFT]. The keyboard stays in shift lock mode
until you press [BLUE]+[SHFT] again to unlock it.
Table 6-1
PEN*KEY 6400 Letters, 51-Key Keyboard
To Type
Press
a--y A--Y
z [BLUE]+[SP]
A--Y [SHFT]+[A] -- [SHFT]+[Y]
Z [SHFT]+[BLUE]+[SP]
Letters - 41-Key Keyboard
You can use one of two methods to type letters on the
41-key keyboard: standard mode or alpha lock mode.
When engaged, alpha lock mode switches the alphabetic
keys with the function keys. That is, it moves lowercase
alphabetic keys from their standard [BLUE] plane to the
primary plane. It moves uppercase alphabetic keys from
their standard [SHFT]+[BLUE] plane to the [SHFT] plane.
Alpha lock provides a faster way to type a series of letters
because it reduces the number of key presses.
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NOTE: Alpha lock mode moves only lowercase alphabetic keys to the pri-
mary plane.