Maltese Language Keyboard Labels


Maltese Language Keyboard Labels
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Maltese Keyboard Labels

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The DataCal Maltese language keyboard labels are a high-quality, durable and economical solution to creating a Maltese bilingual keyboard.

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Specifications

The Maltese labels conform to theMicrosoft Maltese keyboard layout. The label set includes the labels needed toproduce a Maltese 47 key keyboard layout or a Maltese 48 key keyboard layout.The labels are printed on clear Lexan® so the original key legend showsthrough; this allows you to add Maltese labels to your existing keyboard so thatit becomes a bilingual keyboard (Maltese) and the original language of yourkeyboard). The labels are available in blue letters on clear labels (for beigeand light colored keyboards) and white letters on clear labels (for dark coloredkeyboards). 

 This language is supported inWindows Vista and XP; other versions of Windows will require an Input MethodEditor (IME) from Microsoft or third-party software.

Maltese labels are a very economicaloption for creating a bilingual Maltese keyboard. The language labels use aneasy peel-and-stick method to install. They will not damage the original keyboard key. The letters are printed on the underside ofthe Maltese labels so that the lettering will not wear out. This affords youwith many years of durable use.

DataCallanguage labels are designed to fit desktop and laptop computer keyboards.Laptops with smaller than standard keys may not be compatible with the DataCallabel sets.

Labelsize: 7/16" w X 9/16" H (11mm W X 14mm H)

Check your keyboard to ensurethat it is compatible. DataCal bilingual labels have the letters andnumbers on the right side of the label. These labels are compatible withkeyboards that have the letters printed on the left side of the key. The labels are not compatiblewith keyboards that have the letter printing in themiddle or on the right side of the key top.

Features

  • Durable labels. Labels are manufactured of durable Lexan®. They won't tear, crack, discolor, or slip off even after years of use.

  • Quality Printing. The printing is on the underside of the label so the INK NEVER WEARS OFF OR SCRATCHES OFF.

  • Easy to Apply. The labels are EASY TO APPLY. The labels are printed in the same sequence that they appear on the keyboard regardless of the keyboard's original language. If necessary, labels can be cut with scissors for special installations.

  • Quality Adhesive. The label adhesive firmly attaches the label in place without damaging the keyboard key or the original key legend.

  • Removable. If desired, Labels may be removed without causing damage to the original key or the legend on the key.

  • Accurate Die-Cutting. Labels are printed with rounded corners so they cover the keytop and will not pop off in use.

  • Complete Alphanumeric Set. The label sets include labels to cover all of the alphanumeric keys on the keyboard. The sets do not include the function keys, the control keys, or the numeric keypad.

  • Bilingual Keyboard. The clear labels do not interfere with the original characters printed on the key.

  • Durable and Flexible. Labels are flexible enough to allow you to feel the touch-typing bumps on the F and J keys.

How to Setup an International Language in Windows

You must first configure Windows for the international language that you wish to use. After you configure Windows, you will be able to manually select the international language when you wish to use it. For additional information on language setup, see the Windows Help file system of contact Microsoft technical support.

Setup instructions for Windows Vista

Setup instructions for Windows XP


Instructions for Typing inMaltese in Windows

Characters that require the AltGr key appear to theleft in the DataCal labels (see illustration to the left). On the number keys,the AltGr characters are centered at the bottom of the label. Shifted AltGr keysare centered at the top of the label. For alpha keys, the AltGr characters arein the lower left corner of the label. Shifted AltGr characters (if differentfrom the lower case AltGr characters), are centered at the top of the label.

The 102 Style Keyboard

This language uses the European style 102keyboard layout. This keyboard layout features a key in the lower left corner ofthe keyboard (next to the US English "Z" key) that is not found onstandard US 101 keyboards. If you are using a standard US 101 keyboard, you willnot be able to use this label. If you are using the US 101 style keyboard andwish to type the characters on the 102 key, you will have to switch back toEnglish to be able to type these characters or use the Alt key input method.

To use the Alt key input method, hold down theAlt key on the keyboard and press the numbers indicated below for the desiredcharacter on the numeric keypad (note that the system only works with thenumeric keypad; it does not work with the number row across the top of thekeyboard).

Character to type Alt Key Sequence
> Alt + 062
< Alt+060
| Alt+0124

Combination Keys

Many languages that use a complex script methodof input, such as Arabic, Hebrew, Punjabi, Hindi, etc., require that you typetwo or more keys in combination to product certain characters. This system isdifferent from the AltGr deadkey because it does not use the AltGr (i.e., theright Alt key) to produce the characters.

To type the combination characters, first pressthe key for the first letter in the combination; nothing will display on thescreen. Next press the second letter required in the combination. When thecombination is complete, it will display on the screen. Languages use more keycombinations than can be listed here. The user should experiment with thelanguage setup in Windows to see exactly what is required to produce thenecessary characters using the key combinations.