32 Basic Operations
Entering characters
The SL-5500 provides two ways of entering characters: using the hardware
keyboard and software keyboard.
Using these tools, you can type in letters, numbers and special characters.
The hardware keyboard
1.
Keys: Enters lowercase letters on respective keys.
2.
: When pressed, shifts the mode to enter uppercase letters, or lowercase
letters when Caps lock is active.
3.
: Enables entry of numbers and symbols printed on the keyboard in yellow.
4.
(Caps): Changes the entering mode to enter uppercase (capital)
letters (Caps lock).
To cancel the function, press again.
5.
: Inserts a space.
6.
: Acts as a tab key. On the Edit screen, the cursor moves to the next field.
7.
Back space: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
(Delete): Deletes the character to the right of the cursor.
8.
(Symbol): Opens the symbol window for entry of special
characters.
9.
(Num): Changes the entering mode to enter numbers (Num lock) and
symbols. To cancel the function, press again.
10.
(Carriage return): Starts a new line.
11.
(Cut): Cuts the selected text.
(Copy): Copies the selected text.
(Paste): Pastes the cut/copied text.
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