Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii
Modifier Keys
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The [TAB] Key
Typically, the [TAB] key moves the cursor to the next field to the right or downward.
The [ESC] Key
Generally, this key is used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu, dialog box, or activity.
The [SPACE] Key
The [SPACE] key is represented on the keyboard by a long, low horizontal line contained by a small vertical
line on each side. Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialog box,
pressing the [SPACE] key enables or disables a check box.
The [SCAN] Key
The Omnii is equipped with a single [SCAN] key on the keyboard and an extra [SCAN] button located on the
left side of the unit. [SCAN] keys activate the scanner beam. For units that do not have internal scanners,
these keys can be remapped to serve other functions.
3.3.2
Modifier Keys
The [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN] and [SYM] keys are modifier keys that change the function of the next key
pressed.
The [SHIFT], [CTRL] and [ALT] keys operate much like a desktop keyboard except that they are not chorded
(two keys held down simultaneously). The modifier key must be pressed first followed by the key whose
function you want modified.
[SHIFT] and [FN]
The [SHIFT] and [FN] modifier keys provide access to additional keys and system functions. The functions
related to these modifier keys are colour-coded in white and blue print respectively above the keyboard
keys, dependant on your keyboard format.
[SYM]
The Symbol [SYM] modifier key is represented on the keyboard by the characters ‘SYM’ and provides
access to commonly used symbolic characters. Pressing the key brings up the Symbol soft input panel (SIP)
onscreen keyboard, with symbols mapped to each key. If you wish to adjust the settings for the pop-up
screen (e.g. time of delay before screen appears, etc.), modify the file
softinputpanel.xml
, located in the
Windows folder.
The onscreen keyboard corresponds to the specific keyboard on your Omnii—either numeric
or alphanumeric.
Note: When using the Mobile Devices SDK Developers' Guide (PN 8100016), note that the [SYM]
key is interchangeable with the [ORANGE] key.
Note: Modifier keys are remapped in Control Panel, and the Symbol SIP will automatically show
and use the new mappings after the next reboot.
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