Two different virtual key output values are available for function keys:
i. Standard values (FMode=1, ex. returns 0x76 for F7) and
ii. Customized values (FMode= 0, ex. returns 0x85 for F7).
It can be selected through M3.ini configuration.
To use this feature, download WinCE_Startup. Make sure downloaded file includes 3 files; M3.ini, M3INIT.exe and StartUp.inf and use the latest version of OS.
There are two ways of configuring M3.ini file:
1. Configuring in PC
2. Directly configuring in the device.
Configuring in PC
1. Open M3.ini using notepad.
2. FMode setting is located under [M3GREEN_LEFT_SIDE_KEY]
[M3GREEN_LEFT_SIDE_KEY]
Install=1
FKeyTray=1
FMode=1
LSideDown=6
LSideUp=1
FMode = 1 Function key returns the standard values. Ex. Fn+7 returns 0x76, Fn+8 returns 0x77 etc.
FMode = 0 Function key returns M3 customized values. Ex. Fn+7 returns 0x85, Fn+8 returns 0x86 etc.
Set FMode value as you wish and save the change in M3.ini file.
3. Connect the device to PC via ActiveSync.
4. Copy all three files (M3.ini, M3INIT.exe and StartUp.inf) to [My Computer] -> [Mobile Device] -> [Flash Disk] -> [StartUp] folder.
※ If StartUp folder is hidden, change the settings in the folder option.
5. Finally reset the device.
Directly Configuring in the Device
1. Copy the downloaded files as depicted in steps 3 and 4 of ‘Configuring in PC’.
2. To view hidden folders and files, you must uncheck all options in folder option. Then, press 'OK'.
3. Open 'Microsoft WordPad'.
4. Open M3.ini file in Microsoft WordPad.
5. Change FMode to 1 or 0 as you wish and save the changes.FMode = 1 -> Function key returns the standard values. Ex. Fn+7 returns 0x76, Fn+8 returns 0x77 etc.
FMode = 0 -> Function key returns M3 customized values. Ex. Fn+7 returns 0x85, Fn+8 returns 0x86 etc.
6. Finally, reset the device.
If FMode is set to ‘0’, the function keys act as defined by M3 and ‘User program 1 to 3’ can be assigned in ‘Buttons’ option.
([Start] -> [Programs] -> [Utility] -> [Buttons])
Function 1 (F+1) refers to User program 1. With this option, you can launch an application by pressing the function key.To assign an application to 'Function 1', click 'Function 1' then 'Find' to select application executable file.
These configurations will be lost after hard reset. To keep the settings even after hard reset, we recommend using MS-Backup.
If FMode is set to ‘1’, the function keys will return following values.
