2-8 Art: 714364-00M Rev. Date: 02-Aug-12Keypad There are 19 keys located directly below the display. When using the keypad to enterinformation, the number of dashes in the data entry line will indicate how many characterscan be entered on the line. The dash where the next entry will be placed will flash.Key FunctionSCANActivates the barcode scanner. Information that can be enteredinto the analyzer via the scanner includes: operator ID, patient ID,control and cartridge lot number, patient chart data and commentcodes.Used to move the cursor on the Set Clock screen and to moveup and down the alphabet when the ABC key is pressed. The (right arrow) key is used as a page key to move from onescreen to the next. When Patient ID Recall is enabled, the key will recall the last patient ID when the analyzer is promptingfor Patient ID. The (left arrow) key is used to backspace andclear keypad entries, and to move backward through the screenswithin a menu.ABCUsed to enter alpha characters on data entry screens. Whenthe ABC key is pressed the letter A is entered. The arrow keysare used to move up and down the alphabet. To enter a secondletter, press the ABC key once to move to the next position andagain to enter an A. To enter a number after a letter, press anumbered key. To erase a letter, press the ABC key to move tothe next position, then use the key to backspace and clear theletter.0 – 9 Used to enter digits on data entry screens and to select menuoptions and stored records.• Enters a decimal point or a comma separator according to theanalyzer’s Customization Profile.Used to turn the screen backlight on and off.Enter Used to respond to a prompt to complete an action, such asentering an operator or patient ID via the keypad.MENU Used to return to the previous menu and switch between the Testand Administration Menus.Print Used to print either directly to the portable printer or to theportable printer attached to a Downloader.On/Off Turns the analyzer on or off. When the analyzer is on, the On/Offkey must be pressed for a second to turn the analyzer off. Thiskey is inactive when a test is in progress and when the analyzeris prompting for mandatory data.
