ANCD KEYPAD BUTTONS AND USES

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PURPOSE

BUTTON

ZERO

This key is used in combat emergency situations to delete all data from

the ANCD. DO NOT use the ZERO key for routine deletion of data.

MAIN

Pressing this button returns ANCD display to the main menu; provides a

MENU

quick and easy way to return to the start point of your procedure. (Will take

operator to the RDS main menu if RDS is the default application, not your

starting point.)

RCV

Pressing this button at the proper time during data transfers causes the

data to enter the target ANCD.

(Receive)

SEND

Pressing this button at the proper time during data transfers causes data

to be sent from the source to the target ANCD.

ABORT

This button is used to cause program being used to return to the

preceding display.

(Abort)

ON/

This is a simple on-off control by which the ANCD may be readily

OFF

activated and deactivated.

P UP

This key is used for scrolling and in some cases is required in lieu of up

and down arrows.

(Page UP)

BAT

This key is not used. Low battery light comes on automatically when

batteries become weak.

(Battery)

CLR

Not used routinely; when prompted to do so, press this key to

acknowledge receipt of message or confirm successful operation.

(Clear)

DELE

This button may be used to delete individual characters when data is

being manually entered into the ANCD. Also used to delete SOI sets.

(Delete)

P DN

This key is used for scrolling and in some cases is required in lieu of up

and down arrows.

(Page Down)

SPACE

This key is used to enter a space and may be used to erase characters

during data entry.

LOCK LTR

When this key is activated, the word "LETTER" appears near the bottom

left of the display, and letters may be entered. To use numbers and

(Lock Letter)

bottom level items, press LOCK LTR again; word "LETTER" disappears

from the ANCD display.

ENTR

Use this key to select item, enter data, and to continue to the next step in an

operator procedure.

(Enter)

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