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32Basic 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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Sharp SL-5500 manual Entering characters, Hardware keyboard