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    BROTHER EM-550 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER Please record in the blank space below the MODEL NO. and SERIAL NO. of this typewriter. The MODEL NO. and SERIAL NO. are located on the back of the typewriter. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Please keep these numbers in a safe place for possible future reference. FCC
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    Overview 2 Keyboard 3 SETTTING UP YOUR TYPEWRITER 4 Paper Support Assembly 4 Acoustic Cover 5 Margin scale 5 Glare-ploof plate 5 Top Cover 6 Power 7 Installing the lithium battery 7 Power switch/Diagnostics 8 Cassette Daisy Wheel 9 Cassette Ribbon 11 Correction Tape 12 CHAPTER 2 THE DISPLAY 14
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    32 Right Margin Flush 33 Justification 34 Indentation 35 Line indent 35 Paragraph indent 35 Indent clear 35 Framing 36 Corrections 38 Automatic correction 38 Manual correction 39 Correcting justified and centered text 40 Word out 40 Backspace 1 and word out 41 Line out 43 Relocation 43 Index/Reverse
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    50 Cursor left and right 50 Express cursor left and right 50 Corrections in Display Mode 50 Overwrite 50 Insertion 51 Deletion 51 Word out and display movement 59 Selecting a file for editing 59 Search function 60 Replace function 61 Block definition 62 Block move 63 Block copy 63 Block deletion
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    73 Removing words from the user dictionary 74 Printing the User Dictionary 75 Word Scan Mode 75 Find 77 APPENDIXES OPTIONAL ACCESSORY 78 MAINTENANCE 79 TROUBLESHOOTING 80 SPECIFICATIONS 82 QUICK REFERENCE FOR KEY FUNCTIONS 83 INDEX 87 iv CEA
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    pleasantly! Features The outstanding features of the Brother EM-550 will make typing on this electronic typewriter the highlight of your working day. index • Micro index/micro reverse index • Automatic centering • 1-line correction memory • Automatic relocation • Word out • Line out • Backup
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    correction tape. It moves back and forth along the rubber platen. Paper Support Holds paper for insertion. Paper End Indicator Reference scale for page end and holds ejected paper. Paper Guide the Paper bail to ease manual paper insertion. Power Switch Turns the typewriter ON and OFF. Display
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    Add Key* ©7 Dictionary Delete Key* ® Dictionary Print Key* ®Word Scan Key* (i4 Search Key* ©Replace Key* O1 Step Key* t$ Stop Code Key* rt3 Print Key* 15 Code Key C) Spacebar ©Correct Key Manual Correct Key* Word Out Key Line Out Key* O Backspace Key Backspace I Key* Relocate Key Express Backspace
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    marks above the paper guide are used to identify the position of the paper. 4 Note: In the event that you need to move your typewriter, protect these parts from damage by returning the paper end indicator all the way to the right to its original position and detaching the paper support from the main
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    The acoustic cover suppresses noise from the printing mechanism. It also prevents dust from getting inside the typewriter. Electronic typewriters really dislike dust, so when you type with your typewriter, please make sure that the acoustic cover is closed. Margin scale The margin scale is printed
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    daisy wheel, cassette ribbon or spool of correction tape, first place the top cover of the typewriter to the upright position. Do this by placing the cassette daisy wheel, cassette ribbon or spool of correction tape, close the top cover by replacing it to its original position. Ensure that is
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    lithium battery for the backup memory functions before you turn your typewriter ON. The lithium battery retains the backup memory for about is ON, otherwise the backup memory will be cleared. 2. Replace battery with Sony Energytec Inc., Part No. CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a
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    , it will display one of the following: ad RAM DOWN indicating a problem in the typewriter's Random Access Memory. 41 ROM DOWN indicating a problem in the typewriter's Read Only Memory. ad CHECK PRINTER indicating a problem in the printer mechanism; the buzzer will also sound. BATTERY LOW ! TURNING
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    to the typewriter will automatically go off. For this reason there is no danger in changing the cassette daisy wheel or cassette ribbon and correction tape even with the Power ON. 2. If any of the above didn't happen, take a look at the APPENDIXES, "TROUBLESHOOTING" at the end of this manual. 3. The
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    ear' of the new daisy cassette wheel between your thumb and forefinger, slip it into the cassette guide slot and slide it in as far as it will go. Now press the motor lock lever back characters will not be properly typed. 3. There is a wide selection of Brother cassette daisy wheels available. 10 CEA
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    Cassette Ribbon The wide range of Brother cassette ribbons available have two unique features in common: they are clean and trouble-free. Clean means that the ink goes where it is supposed to go--on the paper, and not on your hands! Removing the old cassette
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    a faultless document every time. What's more, the bottom of your typewriter will never be full of pieces of old correction paper and lumps of dried-up correction fluid! Removing the old correction tape If you need to replace the correction tape, first make sure that the carrier is in the center of
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    until the white portion of the tape comes to the right spool. Note: Brother correction tapes are available in two types: Lift-off correction tape (standard with this typewriter) This is used together with the correctable film ribbon. Cover-up correction tape This is used together with the
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    columns become a single data zone. When in the CREATE-N and the EDIT modes all 160 columns of both lines become a single data zone. In the typewriter mode, only the 76 columns of the second line are operable. The second field is the counter zone at the lower right which consists of
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    the CODE + STATUS keys will provide you with a display on the upper line of the current status, including typing functions (except in the typewriter mode, the status is always displayed on the upper line). Instead of having LEDs flashing each time you choose a function, the prompts corresponding to
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    side, as well as the selected page format, line format, pitch, line space, keyboard and impact settings. After these are displayed modes into which your typewriter has been placed during operation, such as BOLD, CTR, etc. When you set the decimal tab, centering, right margin flush, line by line and
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    carbon copies in addition to the original document. Selecting the Keyboard There are, believe it or not, three different keyboards contained in your electronic typewriter! Select the desired keyboard by holding down the CODE key and pressing the KB key. Each time the CODE + KB keys are pressed, the
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    the underline mode, the typed mark will not be underlined. (For American typewriter, accents can be typed only if you select the INTL or SMBL keyboard CODE key and pressing the U-Z keys. Setting the Line Spacing This typewriter offers you three choices of line spacing: single line spacing, one and
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    smooth finish paper can be used with your typewriter. Rag content and other types of rough paper, however, are not recommended. First, ensure that the power switch is ON, and that the Paper Release Lever is pressed to the rear. Place the paper guide to the desired position, then, holding the sheet
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    is crooked or not properly aligned after automatic insertion, it may be adjusted manually. First turn the platen or use the INDEX key to feed more paper lever forward. This will release the paper so that it may be moved manually and automatically lift the paper bail. Align the paper until it is
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    to use the manual method for unusual settings or for when you need to make a precise alignment in the middle of a document. First insert the sheet of paper into the slit behind the paper rest while keeping the left edge of the paper in line with the paper guide. Set the paper
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    a piece of paper and place your typewriter into the paper insert mode. The " replace with a new paper by using the INDEX, R INDEX, CODE + INDEX, or CODE + R INDEX key, or manually to take out the paper. Note: When the "PAGE END" prompt appears, pressing the P INS, S SET, CODE + E SET and CORRECT
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    Setting Margins As you learned in the section on "POWER" in chapter 1, when the typewriter is switched ON, the carrier moves automatically to the far left and then 10 spaces to the right. This is the pre-set left margin
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    change even when the margins or pitch have been changed. 3. The maximum of 24 tab stops, including the decimal tabs, can be set on your typewriter. 4. Tabs cannot be set in the display mode. Decimal tabs This function allows you to type columns of numbers aligned at decimal points. Decimal tabs
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    maximum of 24 decimal tab stops, including the tabs, can be set on your typewriter. 5. Decimal tabs cannot be set in the display mode. Tab clear To clear , the tab itself will be disabled but this does not release your typewriter from the Paragraph indent mode. 2. When no data is input while in
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    in the display as "SHIFT". To return to lower case typing, press either the right or left SHIFT key. BROTHER ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a Brother Typewriter. If you want to type upper case letters with the numerical keys in lower case, hold down the CODE key
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    positioning a character or word when the paper has been re-inserted into the typewriter. It is also used for typing a character or word into a limited return, index/reverse index, space, permanent space, backspace, auto correction, cursor movements, delete, all tab clear and all page format clear
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    it in the word underline mode, indicated as "WORD", and pressing it once again releases it from the underline mode. Therefore, to release your typewriter from the underline mode while in the continuous underline mode requires that the UNDLN key be pressed twice, while releasing it from the word
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    paper by the number of lines set with the LINE key (1, 1-1/2, 2). To return the carrier, just press the RETURN key. Auto carrier return Placing your typewriter into the automatic carrier return mode will save you having to press the RETURN key every time you reach the end of a line. This function
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    margin release function to continue. Right Margin Hot Zone This letter was typed to show you just some of the many outstanding feats this electronic typewriter can perform. In fact, you have seen some of these features already in this letter; Bold, Underline, and Expand typing can be easily done
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    to a position halfway between the left and right margins and place your typewriter in the centering mode as indicating "CTR" on the status line. display by using the CORRECT, BKSP, WORD OUT, CODE + LINE OUT and CODE + DELETE keys, then press the CTR key. 3. You can make corrections in the display
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    and the next tab (which may be the right margin) and place your typewriter in the centering mode as indicating "CTR" on the status line. The display by using the CORRECT, BKSP, WORD OUT, CODE + LINE OUT and CODE + DELETE keys, then press the CTR key. 3. You can make corrections in the display mode
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    the carrier will move to the right margin. Right Margin Flush Right Margin Brother Electronic Typewriter 17, Ashley Drive, Naidstone, Kent February 29, 198E This letter was input, delete the words on the display by using the CORRECT, BKSP, WORD OUT, CODE + LINE OUT and CODE + DELETE keys, then press
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    letter was typed to show you just some of the many outstanding feats this electronic typewriter can perform. In fact, you have seen some of these features already in this reached while typing a word, press the BKSP or CORRECT key to return to a point where a hyphen or space can be inserted in the hot
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    INDENT" will appear on the display. Line Indent (This letter was typed to show you just some of the many outstanding feats this electronic typewriter can perform. In fact, you have seen some of these features already in this letter; Bold, Underline , and Expand typing can be easily done
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    Symbol cassette daisy wheel (optionally available). Please make sure to select the correct keyboard. Press the CODE + T CLR keys and then hold down the to the left, and the third is displayed on the right. Your typewriter starts printing the horizontal lines first. LM TAB TAB TAB RM The carrier
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    complete the vertical lines. LM TAB TAB TAB RM The "COMPLETED" prompt will appear on the display when the framing mode is completed and your typewriter will return to the normal mode. Notes: 1. The line spacing, when the RETURN key is pressed after typing the number of rows, will be selected
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    go back to where you were before beginning corrections by pressing the RELOC key. My friendly Brother electronic typewriter A------)21 ...---J Notes: 1. If held down, the CORRECT key will repeat the correction function. 2. The automatic correction function works on bold, superscript, subscript
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    , BKSP, F or -) key as necessary. The unbeatable quality and suberb performance of this electronic typewriter wi 1 more than satisfy your every typing need. Hold down the CODE key and press the CORRECT key, and the "MANUAL CORRECTION" prompt will appear on the display. Then press the character to be
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    previous space. Only Brother electronic typewriters guarantee the perfect document A Now you can type the correct word(s). Only Brother electronic typewriters guarantee the perfect document underlining if they are part of the word. 3. To interrupt the word out function, press the CORRECT key. CEA
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    The carrier will remain at the position of the last character removed. This electronic typewriter is real A happiness! To squeeze in an extra character, hold down the left. Type in the correct word. This electronic typewriter is real AI happiness! To go back to where you were before
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    carrier will remain at the position of the last character removed. This electronic typewriter is typing happiness! bfr-IN Press the SPACEBAR to move the carrier to left. Type in the correct word. This electronic typewriter is typing happiness! To go back to where you were before beginning the
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    keys as necessary. The unbeatable quality and superb performance of this electronic typewriter will more than satisfy Hold down the CODE key and press the LINE bold, and underlining if they are part of the word. 3. To interrupt the line out function, press the CORRECT key. Relocation The RELOC key
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    your typewriter in the super or subscript modes. To put your typewriter in the superscript mode, press the R INDEX release your typewriter from the super or subscript modes. Note: If your typewriter is in INDEX or CODE + INDEX keys will place your typewriter in the super or subscript mode, as with the
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    has a maximum memory capacity of 52K, but individual files are limited to a maximum of 15K in length. When the memory of your typewriter has reached its full capacity, the following message will appear: • MEMORY FULL When the memory capacity for the file you are currently editing has reached
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    The following messages are given priority if the specified problem is detected by the self diagnosis function: "RAM DOWN 3. Change the battery once every 3 years. The new battery should be replaced while the typewriter is ON, otherwise the memory will be cleared. Line Format Memory This function
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    out the number of the page format you desire to change. The P INS key may then be used to insert a piece of paper into your typewriter. Now move the carrier to the positions on the page you wish to insert into the page format memory, pressing the PF SET key at
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    the DELETE key simultaneously. The following display appears: d BACKUP MEMORY CLEARED This will clear the entire memory of all data previously saved and place your typewriter in the typewriter mode. 48 CEA
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    Chapter 6 DISPLAY MODE The display mode stands halfway between the typewriter and word processor modes. In this mode, characters are displayed before they are printed, allowing you to view and correct your text on the display before it is typed. The display mode is automatically selected when using
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    or CODE + EXPR keys, and CODE + keys or RELOC key may be used to scroll the text quickly to the beginning or to the end. Correction in Display Mode Overwrite The overwrite mode allows you to write new text or a new character over previously entered text. The overwrite cursor is a blinking
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    be input in the column before the cursor. Pressing the INSERT key once again will return your typewriter to the overwrite mode. 4 TW ► 1 1 10 1 STD M UL The cursor will the character immediately to the right of the word or part of a word to be corrected. When the WORD OUT key is pressed, all of
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    Functions Requiring a Special Display The fraction, underlining, bold, superscript/subscript, superimposed, accentuated characters and expand characters have special appearances on the display. Fractional numbers The fractional numbers are displayed as shown below: ex.) 1/2 1 2 Underlined characters
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    Superimposed characters Superimposed characters are created with the permanent backspace mode which backspace does not erase the character to the left of the cursor. Enter the first character and press the CODE + BKSP keys. The cursor moves one space to the left without erasing the character and
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    Chapter 7 WORD PROCESSOR First, place your typewriter in the word processor mode by pressing the TW/WP not constantly displayed, so press the CODE + STATUS keys to display the current set up of your typewriter. Notes: 1. You can store up to 63 files including the text and phrase files in the memory
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    , numbers and the hyphen. NAME FILE: This file name is input with the RETURN key, and may be edited prior to input with the backspace, correction and word out functions. Once the file name has been input, the display will clear and the cursor moves to the left end of the
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    with the RETURN key, and may be edited prior to input with the backspace, correction and word out functions. ex.) entering A with the CODE key NAME FILE: and that line moves up to the first line. In the event that your typewriter runs out of memory while you are typing, the display will inform you
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    Inserting a phrase file into a text file The insertion of a phrase file into a text file may be performed in the CREATE-P, CREATE-N and EDIT modes. In the CREATE-P mode Press the CODE + "A-N" keys for the name of the phrase file where you wish the phrase to be inserted. The text entered up to the
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    so just enter the new line format values just as you would in the typewriter mode. To enter the new format, press the CODE + FORMAT keys and " will appear, along with the counter. Set the format as you would in the typewriter mode. Only the format change keys may be used at this time. To enter the
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    File Editing This section explains some functions you can use to edit a text in the CREATE-N or in EDIT modes. Cursor and display movement The cursor may be moved throughout the file with the use of several cursor keys. Cursor left and right The cursor may be moved horizontally to the left and right
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    the word has been found, the cursor will stop after the last character of that word and the search mode will be cancelled and your typewriter will then return to the CREATE-N or EDIT modes. have the following explanations. You will learn from text file, phrase file, inserting a phrase file into
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    . If the memory fills up, the display will inform you with the message "FILE MEMORY OVER" or "MEMORY•FULL" and the replace mode will be cancelled. This will return your typewriter to the CREATE-N or EDIT mode and the cursor will be displayed to the right of the old word. 61 CEA
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    also be bold or underlined. 2. The replacement function will be canceled in progress by pressing the END key. 3. The replaced word will be cleared by the WORD which you wish the block to begin, then press the MARK key. Your typewriter will go into the block mode and a block symbol ( K ) will appear
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    Block move After a block has been defined, it may be moved to a new location. Move the cursor to the location to which you wish to move the block, then press the CODE + MOVE keys. The block will be moved in front of the cursor position. The cursor will remain in the same position in relation to the
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    Layout Functions Some layout functions used in the word processor mode are used in a different way from the typewriter mode. This section will provide a quick survey of the differences, and will describe the display changes involved. The following functions work exactly the same in
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    fashion. COST I7-) 2652.48 .1 4 In the CREATE-N and EDIT modes Press the TAB key and a normal tab symbol will appear on the display. Your typewriter makes no differentiation between normal and decimal tabs. Line indent In the CREATE-P mode To indent a line, press the CODE + L IND keys. The "LINE
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    ) for between the tabs will precede the line after the carrier return. C Electronic typewriter .--I 4 In the CREATE-N and EDIT modes After pressing the CTR key, a ( c ) will appear to the left of the cursor and your typewriter will await input to be centered between the margins. Pressing the CTR
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    right margin flush symbol will appear to the left of the cursor and your typewriter will await input. Note: If the format is changed, it may become document with minor changes more than once. It allows you to command your typewriter to stop printing at a particular point so that the changes, such
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    entry with the TW/WP or END key. This switches the mode respectively to the typewriter mode or the original display. 2. When the value is "0" no page end setting a file from memory, press the TW/WP key if you are in the typewriter mode or the END key if you are in the word processor mode to call
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    message: II PRINTING When the printing of the file has been completed, the last line of the file will appear in the display and your typewriter will return to the CREATE-N and EDIT mode. To interrupt the printing in progress, press the END key. Your
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    the cursor past the portion of the text you wish to leave out of the printed document, then press the CODE + PRINT keys again. Your typewriter will ignore the text before the cursor and print only from the position of the cursor. If, at this point, you press the CODE + STEP
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    the display. Using the the , -->, T and 4, keys, move the cursor past the portion of the text you wish to replace, and type in the text you wish to be printed. Your typewriter will go into the line by line mode and display the new text you input. Now press the CODE + PRINT
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    . It is as simple to use as typing, because the dictionary will check the words for you automatically as you type them! To place your typewriter into the spell cheek mode, just press the CODE + W SPELL keys. It is released from the spell check mode in the same manner. After having
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    be able to recognize the spelling of the word as valid even if it is spelled correctly. Although the spell checker dictionary contains about 70,000 English words, you may have occasion to type words into your typewriter that the dictionary does not contain, especially if your work often makes use of
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    make room for the new addition. Removing words from the user dictionary After a word which exists in the user dictionary has been checked with your typewriter in the Spell check mode, the word may be removed from the dictionary by pressing the CODE + WS DEL keys. If the deletion was successful
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    will print "NUMBER OF WORDS" followed by the number for the amount of words contained in the user dictionary, then carriage return and your typewriter will begin printing out the contents in alphabetical order. When the printing finished, the carriage will return, and returns to the original display
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    desired word on the leftmost position. Pressing the RETURN key replaces the suspect word with the leftmost alternative. If there is correct word in the display mode, the message "THE WORD IS CORRECT" will appear. Find Find may also be used to detect misspelled words in the text. Your typewriter
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    the search. Find may also be used together with the Word scan mode to search for and correct misspellings. If there were no misspelled words in the selected text, the cursor will move, in the typewriter mode, to the relocated position, or in the Word processor mode, to the end of the
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    a letter-quality computer printer with the IF-20 Interface and is compatible with almost any computer with a Centronics Parallel port. Your typewriter is controlled directly by the computer during ON LINE operation. l= `=. Interface Connector The Interface Connector is located on the right side
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    environment. A flat surface. WHEN NOT TYPING Dislikes Being uncovered. Likes Cover it up! WHEN TYPING Dislikes Cassette daisy wheels, cassette ribbons and correction tapes from other manufacturers. Likes Buy Brother. Let's face it, only the best is good enough for your typewriter! 79 CEA
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Your Brother electronic typewriter has been precision manufactured to give you years of trouble-free use. But in the rare case that trouble does happen, you will probably be able to find the solution in the table below. If you cannot, please do not attempt to repair the typewriter
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    dealer. adCOVER OPEN Close the top cover. ( GRAM DOWN ROM DOWN Switch OFF your typewriter and try again. If the same message appears, consult your Brother dealer. Consult your Brother dealer. ad BA'TTERY LOW ! TURNING UNIT OFF WILL CAUSE MEMORY LOSS Change the backup lithium battery. Clear
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    Pitches Line Spacing Keyboard Memory Paper Capacity Typing Capacity Correction memory Keyboard Copying Capacity Cassette Ribbon Correction Tape Display Memory Backup Memory Backup Battery Power Consumption Typewriter dimensions Typewriter weight Cassette daisy wheel (96 characters) 16 characters
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    clears the CAPS LOCK mode CODE Used to access the green characters and function keys COPY Copies defined portion of text. CORRECT Direct type mode: automatic correction Display mode: deletes character to the left of the cursor CTR T, ‹-, Centers words between tabs or margins Moves the cursor
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    INDEX INSERT KB LINE LINE OUT L IND L MAR MANUAL CORRECT MARK MICRO INDEX MICRO R INDEX MOVE M REL OPERATE OPTION PAGE PAGE SELECT Combination Operation CODE + FIND Moves the carrier or cursor to the first misspelled word it finds CODE + FORMAT Typewriter mode: calls out saved line format Word
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    character Display mode: moves cursor to the right of the last input character REPEAT Repeats the last character typed CODE + REPLACE Searches for designated text, replacing it with another piece of designated text RETURN Returns the carrier to the left margin and line feeds once R INDEX
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    to the next tab or decimal tab Clears a tab Sets a tab A toggle switch for the typewriter and word processor modes Selects underline mode Correction function for removal of one word Displays correction suggestions for misspelled words Removes the word from the user's dictionary Toggle for setting
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    25 Auto carrier return 29 Auto paper insert 19, 20 Auto underline 28 Automatic corrections 38 B Backspace 1 27 and word out 41, 42 Backspacing 26, 27 51 overwrite 50 right margin flushed text 33, 67 word out 40, 41, 42, 51 Correction tape 12, 13 Create-P mode 54, 57, 58, 64, 65, 66, 67 Create-N
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    setting 17 Indent clear 35, 66 Indentation 35 line 35, 65 paragraph 35, 66 Index 44, 52 Inserting paper 19, 20, 21 automatically 19, 20 manually 21 88 CE
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    memory 46 Line indent 35, 65 Line out 43, 51 Line spacing setting 18 Lithium battery 7 Liquid crystal display 14, 15 M Maintenance 79 Manual correction 39 Manual paper insertion 21 Margin release 23 Margin scale 5 Margins 23 Memory function 45 Memory all clear 48, 71 Micro index 44 Micro reverse
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    38, 41, 42, 43 Removing words from the user dictionary 74 Repeat function 27 Replace function 61 Replacing the cassette ribbon 11, 12 Replacing the correction tape 12, 13 Replacing the lithium battery 7 Replacement of text during printing 71 Reverse index 44, 52 Right margin 23 Right margin flush
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    (see "Index") Superscript (see "Reverse index") Symbol codes 15 Symbol keyboard 17 T Tab clear 25 Tabs 24,,64 Text replacement during printing 71 Troubleshooting 80, 81 Typewriter mode 16 Typing pitch 19 U Underlined characters 28, 52 continuous 28 word 28 Upper case characters 26 User dictionary 73
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