The Keyboard

Temporarily changing modes

If the computer is in Numeric mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key.

If the computer is in Arrow mode, you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key.

Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes.

With the overlay on:

1.Hold down Alt.

2.Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3.Release Alt, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen. With the overlay off:

1.Hold down Alt + Fn.

2.Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3.Release Alt + Fn, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

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Toshiba TECRA M5 user manual Generating Ascii characters, Temporarily changing modes