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THE TYPEWRITER KEYS SX/DX
The typewriter keys make up the main block of keys on your keyboard, and it is these keys that you will
use the most. As is obvious from the name, these keys are basically the same as found on a standard
typewriter, with a few extras especially for computer use. The layout of the alphanumeric part of the
keyboard (i.e. the part with the letters and numbers on it) is the same as a standard QWERTY Typewriter
keyboard, and these are light colored. There are also darker colored keys, some of which have the same
functions as typewriter keys (e.g. the Tab key and the Caps Lock key), some of which are not found on a
typewriter, and some of which function both as typewriter keys and computer function keys. These will
be explained individually later in this section.
use the most. As is obvious from the name, these keys are basically the same as found on a standard
typewriter, with a few extras especially for computer use. The layout of the alphanumeric part of the
keyboard (i.e. the part with the letters and numbers on it) is the same as a standard QWERTY Typewriter
keyboard, and these are light colored. There are also darker colored keys, some of which have the same
functions as typewriter keys (e.g. the Tab key and the Caps Lock key), some of which are not found on a
typewriter, and some of which function both as typewriter keys and computer function keys. These will
be explained individually later in this section.
If you are used to using a standard typewriter you will have no difficulty getting used to your computer
keyboard. However, there are some important differences between using a typewriter and a computer
keyboard.
keyboard. However, there are some important differences between using a typewriter and a computer
keyboard.
All the keys are “typematic” which means that they repeat as long as you hold them down. Many
modern electric typewriters are also typematic, but manual typewriters are not.
modern electric typewriters are also typematic, but manual typewriters are not.
The space bar appears to work the same as on a typewriter, but there is an important difference.
When you press the space bar you will see a space on your screen, just as when you press a
typewriter space bar there is a space on the page. But a computer recognizes a space as a
character, and treats it accordingly. Thus, especially in programming or when entering commands,
the presence or absence of a space can make a lot of difference.
When you press the space bar you will see a space on your screen, just as when you press a
typewriter space bar there is a space on the page. But a computer recognizes a space as a
character, and treats it accordingly. Thus, especially in programming or when entering commands,
the presence or absence of a space can make a lot of difference.
The lower case L (l) and the number on (1) are not interchangeable as they are on a typewriter.
The upper case O (O) and the zero (0) are not interchangeable as they are on a typewriter.
The darker colored keys to the right and left of the alphanumeric keys are detailed individually
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The Shift Keys
The two shift keys, one on the left and one on the right, function exactly as typewriter shift keys.
When you press either one of the shift keys and hold it down, any letters you type will be in upper
case. As soon as you release the shift key, the letters will again be in lower case. Note that in
MS-DOS and many other programs the Shift key can be used in combination with other keys for
some special functions. Please see the section on Special Key Combinations in this chapter.
When you press either one of the shift keys and hold it down, any letters you type will be in upper
case. As soon as you release the shift key, the letters will again be in lower case. Note that in
MS-DOS and many other programs the Shift key can be used in combination with other keys for
some special functions. Please see the section on Special Key Combinations in this chapter.
The Caps Lock Key
The Caps Lock key is a toggle key, which means that when pressed it stays engaged until pressed
a second time. The Caps Lock LED indicator on the front panel of the LCD display will illuminate
when the Caps Lock key is engaged. The Caps Lock key is somewhat different from that on a
typewriter. It only affects the alpha characters (the letters from A to Z). Punctuation and symbols
must be typed with the Shift key held down even when Caps Lock is engaged.
a second time. The Caps Lock LED indicator on the front panel of the LCD display will illuminate
when the Caps Lock key is engaged. The Caps Lock key is somewhat different from that on a
typewriter. It only affects the alpha characters (the letters from A to Z). Punctuation and symbols
must be typed with the Shift key held down even when Caps Lock is engaged.
The Tab Key
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