Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols-IC D/PC 1000 Series
Article ID: ART124524 | | | Date published: 05/12/2015 | | | Date last updated: 08/14/2015 |
Description
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols
Solution
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols
When you come to a step that requires you to enter a name or number, refer to the table below to determine which numeric key to press for the character you want:
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If you do not press any key for more than two minutes when entering data, the machine will automatically return to the standby mode with the auto clear function. |
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[AUTO CLEAR] can be set within a range of 1 to 9 minutes at one minute intervals. You can also disable the auto clear function. | |
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The <Function> key must be illuminated by pressing <Function> in order to be able to operate [Space], [Delete], or [Clear]. |
Entering Letters
- Press <
> to switch to the letter mode [:A].
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Press the numeric key that contains the letter you want.
Press the key repeatedly until the letter you want appears. Each key cycles through the letters it contains. -
Continue entering other letters using the numeric keys.
If the next letter you want to enter is under a different numeric key, simply press that key until the letter you want appears. -or- If the next letter you want to enter is under the same numeric key you pressed in Step 2, use < > to move the cursor to the right. Then press that same numeric key repeatedly until the letter you want appears.
Press <Space> to enter a space and move the cursor to the right.
Entering Symbols
- Press <
> to switch to the letter mode [:A].
- Press <#> repeatedly until the symbol you want appears.
- If you want to enter another symbol, use <
> to move the cursor to the right, then press <#> repeatedly until the symbol you want appears.
Entering Numbers
- Press <
> to switch to the number mode [:1].
-
Press the numeric key that contains the number you want.
Press <Space> to enter a space and move the cursor to the next digit. - Continue entering other numbers using the numeric keys.
Correcting a Mistake
If you make a mistake while entering letters or numbers, you can delete it by pressing <Delete> or <Clear>.
To delete the last letter/number
Press <Delete> once to delete the last letter or the last number you entered.
To delete all letters/numbers
Press <Clear> to delete all letters or all numbers you entered.
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