Smith Corona Computer Keyboard manual Off-Line Correction, Auto Half Space

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Position Print Hammer

Half Space

Code

+

% ¿

 

5

Type Correction

Correct

 

Return

 

 

Reloc

 

Code

 

 

Return

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

Reloc

Position Print Hammer

Code

+

Correct

Retype the Incorrect Character

to Erase the Error

Type Correction

Code

+

Return

 

 

 

 

Reloc

Auto Half Space

Use this feature to insert one additional character into a word or delete one or more character(s) from a word.

1.Position print hammer to any character in the incorrect word.

2.Press Code + Half Space (5) to activate Auto Half Space. The word is automatically erased. Print hammer locates on the center of the space.

3.Type the desired word. (Characters appear on the display.) Use Correct to correct errors on the display.

4.Press Return. The new word prints.

5.Press Code + Reloc (Return) to return to your previous typing position.

NOTE: You can use the WordFind feature to quickly locate misspelled words within correction memory.

Off-Line Correction

To correct an error not in the correction memory buffer:

1.Position the print hammer to the incorrect character using

Code + , Code + , Code + , Code + , Spacebar, Return, and Back Space. Do not use the platen knob to position the print hammer.

2.Press Code + Correct. One beep is heard, and the display prompts:

Manual Correct.

3.Release both keys. You can cancel the correction by pressing Return.

4.Retype the incorrect character to erase the error.

5.Type the correct character.

6.Press Code + Reloc (Return) to quickly return to your previous typing position.

NOTE: For bold characters, repeat the correction process, if necessary.

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Contents Cursor Moves DisplayEntering Text Auto Return Deactivating Auto ReturnUsing Auto Underscore All Text EnhancementsBold Print Auto UnderscoreCentering Text Manual UnderscoreSetting Paragraph Indent Indented ParagraphChanging Settings CorrectionsErasing Characters in Correction Memory WordEraserLineEraser Character SwapOff-Line Correction Auto Half SpaceForward Correction Half Space