
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EP10
The Keypad Backlight
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3.3.5.3 Choosing Multiple Alpha Characters
•Lock the [SHIFT] key ‘on’.
Each time you press a numeric key from [2] through [9], an alpha character will be displayed on the screen.
Remember that you can refer to the shift-state indicator icon in the taskbar for a visual indication of which
alpha key will be displayed on the screen.
3.3.6 The Keypad Backlight
The intensity of the keypad backlight can be configured using the Backlight icon accessed by tapping on
Start>Settings>System>Backlight. Refer to “Backlight – Screen and Keypad” on page 136 for details about
this option.
3.4 The Display
EP10s are equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low light conditions. The
backlight switches on when a key is pressed or the screen is tapped.
3.4.1 Setting the Backlight Intensity & Duration
To set the backlight intensity and the duration of time that the backlight will remain on, you’ll need to
choose the Backlight icon.
•Tap on Start>Settings and then, tap on System>Backlight icon.
Refer to “Backlight – Screen and Keypad” on page 136 for details.
3.4.2 Aligning (Calibrating) the Touchscreen
If your touchscreen has never been aligned (calibrated) or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate
when you tap on an item, follow the steps below.
•Tap on Start>Settings>System. Tap on the Screen icon.
The General tab is displayed in which you can correct alignment and choose screen orientation (see
“Screen Orientation” on page 40 for details).
•Tap on the Align Screen button, and follow the directions on the screen to align (calibrate) the screen.
Important: Once you have finished typing alpha characters, remember to turn off or unlock the
[SHIFT] key. Check the shift-state indicator icon (refer to Figure 3.5 Shift-State
Indicator Icon – Locked/Unlocked Modifier Key on page 36) to make certain that
the key is turned off.
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