Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D

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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