- Hewlett-Packard Fax Machine User Guide

18 HP Fax basics
Enter dates, times, text, and telephone numbers
Enter dates, times, text, and telephone numbers
Use these buttons when menu items ask you to enter dates, time or text.
• If the date format seems unfamiliar, check that you selected the correct one
for your country when setting up your HP Fax (see
Set the date and time on
page 41).
• Some items on the display will show up with the blinking cursor under the
item to change. Simply press the key for the new character or number or use
the
to move to the one you want to change.
• To enter a pause in a telephone number, press Redial/Pause. A P will
appear in the display. Press the button multiple times for a longer pause.
• When entering text, press the phone pad button repeatedly to scroll through
the characters. Use the following table for reference.
Most text fields
The letters and numbers scroll as shown next to each button for text fields such as
the phone book. Press the 2 to display an
A and press  for the cursor to
advance before pressing 3 to select
D . If you want a B , press 2 twice in rapid
succession.
Table 2-1 Keys to enter text and numbers
Key Produces
1 “space” 1
2 A B C 2
3 D E F 3
4 G H I 4
5 J K L 5
6 M N O 6
7 P Q R S 7
8 T U V 8
9 W X Y Z 9
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