User Guide

Smith Corona Corporation Type Mode — 3-5
Off-Line Correction
To correct an error not in correction memory:
1. Position the print hammer on the incorrect character using the
Index keys, Spacebar or Back Space. Do not use the platen knob to
position the print hammer.
2. Press Code + Correct. One beep is heard. The display prompts:
Manual Correct
Release both keys. You can cancel the correction process by
pressing Return.
3. Retype the incorrect character to erase the error.
4. Type the correct character.
5. Press Code + Reloc (Return) to quickly return to your previous
typing position.
IMPORTANT: When correcting Bold or Underscore characters, you
must reactivate Bold and/or Underscore before
turning on the correction feature or correction will
not occur.
Forward Correct
To correct several characters or word(s) not in correction memory.
1. Position the print hammer on the first character in the series to be
corrected using the Index keys, Spacebar or Back Space. Do not use
the platen knob to position the print hammer.
2. Press Code + Correct twice. Two beeps are heard. The display
prompts:
Fwd. Correct ON
You can cancel the correction process by pressing Return.
3. Retype all the characters or words to be deleted. (As you type, the
typewriter erases each character. You may have to adjust your
typing speed so that the typewriter removes characters correctly.)
4. When all incorrect characters are erased, press Code + Correct. No
beep is heard. The display prompts:
Fwd. Correct OFF.
The print hammer returns to the position where forward correct was
activated.
5. Type the correct characters or words.
6. Press Code + Reloc (Return).
Position Print Hammer
Retype the Incorrect Character
to Erase the Error
Code
+
Correct
Type Correction
Code
+
Reloc
Return
Position Print Hammer
Code
+
Correct
(twice)
Retype All Characters
or Words to be Deleted
Code
+
Correct
Type Corrections
Code
+
Reloc
Return