Data Collection Device (DCD) Job Aid – Hot Keys / Short cuts

Data Collection Device (DCD) Job Aid – Hot Keys / Short cuts

For all DCD programs:

<Func> <L> - Turns on the backlight for the DCD screen for about 15 seconds.<Func> <Sp> - Increases screen contrast.<Func> <Bksp> - Decreases screen contrast.<F1> - Context-sensitive help.<Ctrl> <T> - Set timeout (in seconds) of screen blanking.

NOTE: The DCD screen time-out default is 60 seconds. Longer durations should be avoided to maximize battery life.

For all DCD programs:

<Func> <L> - Turns on the backlight for the DCD screen for about 15 seconds.<Func> <Sp> - Increases screen contrast.<Func> <Bksp> - Decreases screen contrast.<F1> - Context-sensitive help.<Ctrl> <T> - Set timeout (in seconds) of screen blanking.

NOTE: The DCD screen time-out default is 60 seconds. Longer durations should be avoided to maximize battery life.

For volume recording:

<Ctrl> <Q> - To set the time on the DCD (not permanent)<Ctrl> <O> - Change the route order when recording volumes. This toggles

between RTE Order (ascending) and SEQ Order (descending).<F5> - Toggle to specific route

For volume recording:

<Ctrl> <Q> - To set the time on the DCD (not permanent)<Ctrl> <O> - Change the route order when recording volumes. This toggles

between RTE Order (ascending) and SEQ Order (descending).<F5> - Toggle to specific route

For Route Inspections:<F4> - Input clockrings for the day.<F5> - Input vehicle mileage.<R> - Brings up Recall menu to see what you have previously entered.

While on Street functions:<B> - Return to previous delivery after doing a search<E> - Edit address<K> - Change delivery mode<N> - No delivery made (or Finished block if at multi-pt delivery)<P> - Change possible deliveries (if at multi-point delivery)<S> - Search for an address or Zip + 4<T> - Change delivery type<Y> - Made delivery-> - (right arrow) – skip address^ (up arrow) – previous address (or previous field if at multi-pt delivery)v (down arrow) – next field if at multi-pt delivery<Enter> - if at multi-point delivery, add 1 or value to deliveries made

For Route Inspections:<F4> - Input clockrings for the day.<F5> - Input vehicle mileage.<R> - Brings up Recall menu to see what you have previously entered.

While on Street functions:<B> - Return to previous delivery after doing a search<E> - Edit address<K> - Change delivery mode<N> - No delivery made (or Finished block if at multi-pt delivery)<P> - Change possible deliveries (if at multi-point delivery)<S> - Search for an address or Zip + 4<T> - Change delivery type<Y> - Made delivery-> - (right arrow) – skip address^ (up arrow) – previous address (or previous field if at multi-pt delivery)v (down arrow) – next field if at multi-pt delivery<Enter> - if at multi-point delivery, add 1 or value to deliveries made

Boot keys:

Use the below sequences in conjunction with the < On / Off> while holding down and prior to releasing the other keys. Also the DCD must be turned off prior to attempting any type of boot.

<A> + <D> : Command boot<F1> + <F4> + <Enter> : Cold (or hard) boot<Shift> + <L> : Warm (or soft) boot

Boot keys:

Use the below sequences in conjunction with the < On / Off> while holding down and prior to releasing the other keys. Also the DCD must be turned off prior to attempting any type of boot.

<A> + <D> : Command boot<F1> + <F4> + <Enter> : Cold (or hard) boot<Shift> + <L> : Warm (or soft) boot

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