IBM Magstar 3494 manual Using the Help Pull-Down, Help for help

Figure 39. Track Pointer Keyboard

To select and move an object on the screen, do the following:

1.Gently press the trackpoint („3… in Figure 39) to position the pointer on the object.

2.Press and hold button „1… in Figure 39 down.

3.Gently press the trackpoint („3… in Figure 39) to move the object. This action is also referred to as ªdragging an objectº.

4.Release the object by releasing button „1….

Note: Button „2… in Figure 39 is not used.

Using the Help Pull-Down

The help facility provides additional information for using the various items on the panels. To get help for an action bar item, pull-down menu item, or pop-up window, use the pointing device to click on the help action bar item or, from the keyboard, highlight the ®eld or item and press F1. The help panel displayed gives a brief description of the item or ®eld.

A help selection also appears on the action bar of the Operator menu. This selection is made in the same way as any other selection. Figure 40 shows the Help pull-down.

Figure 40. Help Pull-Down Menu

The Help pull-down menu includes the following additional choices:

Help for help

Explains the content and how to use the other help choices.

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