Partner SD-730N, Programming Manual

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46 Introduction
Introduction
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Numeric Key Position
This function is only available for IBM PC/AT, PS/2, IBM 5576 series personal
computers and compatible machines. The case of Keypad selected enables
numeric output as key pad (Num Lock On) output. The default setting is
alphabetic-key.
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Function Key Emulation
This function is only available for IBM PC/AT, PS/2, IBM 5576 series personal
computers and compatible machines. When the function is enabled, the ASCII
code values that are between 01H to 1FH will be changed all characters
(which can be used for the RS-232C communication protocol) to the Function
Keys in the transmitted data. The conversion process includes Preamble, Post
amble, Prefix and Suffix codes programmed.
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Keyboard Simulation
All of the PCs will check each device (including keyboard interface) by
themselves while the host computers power on. If the feature is enabled, it can
pass the keyboard installation checking by the host computer while powered
on. It is recommended to enable the function without the keyboard installed.
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Caps Lock
When Upper case is select and "Caps Lock On" or Lower case is select and
"Caps Lock Off" the output style accord with on the character case.
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Force Case
This function can force the output of all characters converted to the same case
(upper or lower case).
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Keyboard Type
The keyboard type of host computer selected must be used the appropriate
host interface cable converter.
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Keyboard Language
This setting has only effect when keyboard type is emulating IBM PC/AT. The
selecting of keyboard language can support other than USA keyboard layout.
The DOS command "KEYB" can be selected the desirable keyboard layout on
IBM PC/AT. For its usage, please refer to your DOS user’s manual.
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Inter-Character Delay Timer (Set value)
It is a time delay between data characters output. An Inter-Character Delay
Timer ranges from 0 - 99 ms can be used to match various host computers or
terminals response time. Adjust this timer and try out the shortest delay time
that until works properly. The unit of range is 1 ms.
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Transmit Delay Timer (Set value)
It is a time delay between barcode data output. The feature will be used for
shorter barcode data output or multi-field scanning. The unit of range is 10 ms.