4-2 Basic Operations
Key(s) Description
Fct Performs a specially-defined function when pressed with a
single-digit number.
Bksp Moves the cursor one space to the left. Pressing Shift and
Bksp together deletes all data on the current line.
Shift ♦ Displays a letter shown on the face of a numeric key. See
“Entering Letters” for more information.
♦ Deletes all data on the current line when pressed with Bksp.
Esc Moves to the previous menu, or exits the current module or
program.
Arrows Moves between items in a menu or characters in a line.
Depending on the situation, the right arrow can act as a down
arrow. The left and up arrows can also be the same.
On/Off Turns the printer on and off.
Space Enters a space character.
Numeric/
Alphabetic
Displays a numeric digit or upper-case letter.
. (Decimal
point/period)
Displays a decimal point or period character.
Entering Data
There are three data entry modes:
♦ Normal mode –
Default
. Also called Numeric mode. Press the key
to access what appears on the face of the key (except letters on the
numeric keys— see Shift mode).
♦ Shift mode – Also called Alpha mode. Press Shift to enter letters
with number keys or with Bksp to delete the current line.
S
appears
on the status line).
♦ Special Key mode – Press the Alt or Fct key (with a number) to
display a special character or perform a specially-defined function.
A
or
F
appears on the status line.
