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Teletext

Teletext is an information system,broadcast by certain channels,which can be read like a newspaper.It

also provides subtitles for people with hearing difficulties or those who are unfamiliar with the language

in which a particular programme is being broadcast (cable networks,satellite channels, etc.).

Press: To obtain:

To call up or exit from teletext.At first, the main
index page appears with a list of the items available.
Each page has a corresponding 3-figure number.
If the selected channel does not broadcast teletex t ,100 will
appear and the screen will remain blank (in this case,ex i t
from teletext and choose another channel).
Use keys to or to enter the page number
required.For example:for page 120, press .
The number is displayed in the top-left corner,the page
counter starts searching and the page is displayed.
Repeat the procedure to consult another page.
If the counter continues searching,this means that the
selected page is not broadcast.Choose another number.
Coloured zones are displayed at the bottom of the
screen.The 4 coloured keys give access to the
corresponding subjects or pages.
The coloured zones flash when the subject or the page is
not yet available.
To switch teletext temporarily on/off.
Press this key to display the upper then lower part of
the screen,and then return to the normal page size.
Some pages contain sub-pages which follow on
automatically from one another.This key allows sub-
page sequence to be enabled or disabled.
The Iappears in the top left hand corner.
To activate or desactivate screen overlay.
Use this key to reveal/conceal hidden information
(answers to puzzles).
For teletext programmes 1 to 41,you can store
4 favourite pages which you can then access via the
coloured keys .
æPress .
ÂEnter the number of the page required.

ê

P ress then the coloured key of your choice.
The page is store d .

®Repeat steps Âand êfor the other coloured

keys.
†From now on,when you consult teletext,your
favourite pages appear in colour at the bottom of
the screen.To get back to the normal subject
headings,press
.
To remove these settings,hold for 3 seconds.
Stop the
sequence of
sub-pages
S u p e r i m p o s i t i o n
Reveal
Favourite pages
Temporary
on/off
D i rect access to
subject headings
Selecting a
teletext page
Switch teletext
on/off
Page
enlargement