Hardware Basics Typewriter Diagram IMPORTANT: Be sure to save all packing materials. If you move or ship the typewriter, it should be re-packed in the original carton. To secure the unit for transport, see “Care and Maintenance.” This diagram depicts only basic hardware features. For information on the features, see specific chapters or the Quick Reference Guide on the back cover. 4 5 1 6 2 1. Sound Shield 2. Display 3. Mode Selector /Power Switch 4. Typing Scale 5. Paper Release Lever 6.
Setting Up Lift here... and here. 1-2 — Hardware Basics Before you can use your typewriter, you must remove the packing materials from the carrier mechanism. This is essential to the proper functioning of your typewriter. Do not turn the unit on until you have released the carrier mechanism (10). The numbers in diagram correspond to those in the instructions. 1. Remove the snap-on cover (7) from the typewriter. This cover also functions as a paper support. (See “Paper Support.”) 2.
Paper Support Your keyboard cover functions as a paper support. Follow the instructions below to insert the support. 1. Remove the cover from the keyboard if you have not already done so. 2. Turn the cover upside down and align the tabs with the slots behind the paper alignment mark (8). 3. Slide the tabs into the slots to provide an angled paper support for your typing page. Electrical Plug Your typewriter has a convenient new feature to protect the cord during transport.
The Display The display is active in both Type and Mem Modes. When in Type Mode, the display shows the typing scale. A blinking cursor indicates the typing position. The left and right margin settings are marked by “L” and “R” respectively. End Of Page 11 14 OFF Pitch 10 12 15 Line 1 11⁄ 2 2 Impression L M H In Mem Mode, the display shows typed text.
Status Indicator In both modes, you can immediately find out which of the following features are active by using the Status Indicator.
Volume Control You can adjust the volume of the beeps heard from your unit by pressing and holding Code, then pressing V. Display prompts: Volume # – (# lists a volume level from 0 through 10) Code + Volume has been set on medium at the factory. When you set the volume level to 0, no beeps will be heard. When you change the volume level, the new setting you select is stored unless you select 0.
Automatic Paper Eject When you reach the end of a page you can automatically eject your paper by pressing Code + Right Shift/Paper Out key. The paper begins ejecting immediately. Code + Shift Paper Out NOTE: The platen may rotate a few seconds after ejecting paper. Platen Knob/ Variable Line Spacer If you are not using the End of Page Warning option, you can rotate the platen (6) to position the paper up or down at variable line positions.
Keyboard Diagram Code When used in combination with other keys, the Code Key can activate indicated functions in either the Keyboard or Cursor Bank. Those that function only in Mem Mode are marked with an asterisk ( * ).
* & [ ] ( § 8 7 Index Down Activates Subscript EX + = ) ¶ 9 0 * Activates Search Activates Superscript * Inserts Text SCRIPT Down Sub & [ * 7 8 U Super ( ] § ) 9 K Punc KB II M Next Mark L 1 1 . .
Code Key The Code key is used in combination with other keys to activate features. Code key combinations are activated by pressing and holding the Code key down while pressing a second key. For a complete list of Code functions, see the back cover of this manual. Code Index Down/ Index Up When you are using the End of Page Warning, you will need to adjust your paper using the Index keys.
Shift Lock Indicator Light The Shift Lock light will flash to indicate that you have typed an error or word not in the dictionary. Press the Spacebar to deactivate it. Caps Lock The Caps Lock feature enables you to type numbers and capital letters without accessing the Shift keys. 1. Press Code + Lock (Caps Lock) to activate. A beep is heard and the Shift Lock light goes on. Display prompts: Caps Lock ON and the 2. Code + Lock Caps Lock symbol appears when you activate the Status Indicator.
Keyboard II The Keyboard II feature allows you to access the international characters and other symbols that appear on the top right of the number keys. Code + K KB ll 1. Press Code + KBII (K). The display prompts: Keyboard II ON 2. Press Shift + Desired Keyboard II key. 3. Press Code + KBII (K) to deactivate Keyboard II. The display prompts: Keyboard II OFF For those characters ( ^ ~ ` ) printed above letters, type the KB II character first, then the desired letter.