2How to program alphanumeric characters

You can program alphanumeric characters for departments, PLUs, UPCs, functions, etc. while in the character entry mode.

There are two ways for programming characters: using character keys on the keyboard and entering character codes with the numeric keys on the keyboard.

Using character keys on the keyboard

Enter a character according to the position in the programming keyboard layout.

Entering alphanumeric characters

To enter a character, simply press a corresponding character key.

To enter a numeric character, press (NUM) key and enter a number by ten keys (0 – 9). [Ex.] Entering the character “135” : (NUM) 135 (NUM)

To enter a space, press the /key.

Entering double-size characters

Î: This key toggles the double-size character mode and normal-size character mode. The default is the normal-size character mode. The double-size character is displayed with the letter “=” (ex. =S).

[Ex.] To program the name “SHARP” in double size : ÎSHARP Î

Entering lower-case letters

Ó: You can enter a lower-case letter by using this key. Press Ókey just before you enter the lower-case letter. This key also allows you to enter the characters/symbols shown at the upper right of keys.

[Ex.] To program the name “Sharp” : S Óharp Ó

Entering symbols shown at the upper left of keys

é: You can enter symbols by using this key. Press ékey just before you enter the symbol. [Ex.] To program the symbol “ cl cl ” : écl écl

“(

ˆ

)”, “( ˆ )”, “( ¨ )”, “ ( ` )”, “( ´ )”, “( ´´ )”, “( ° )”, and “( ˜ )” keys are used only in combination with a character

key. If the combination is unavailable, only a character key is entered. [Ex.] “Å” : (°) A

Editing text

You can edit the text you have entered by deleting characters.

: Backs up the cursor for deleting the character or figure at the left of the cursor.

Entering character codes

Numerals, letters and symbols are programmable by entering the ºkey and character codes. See the “Alphanumeric character code table” on the next page. In this way, you can program characters other than the characters shown in the programming keyboard layout.

XXX º XXX: Character code (3 digits)

Note

Double-size characters can be made by entering the character code 253.

[Ex.] To program the name “SHARP” in double size

253 º 083 º 072 º 065 º 082 º 080 º

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Sony ER-A420 How to program alphanumeric characters, Using character keys on the keyboard, Entering character codes

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