If you are new to word processing, experiment by typing in some text. ABC is

generally silent in operation although a warning buzzer is heard when no more

text can be entered.

Lower case:           To obtain a lower-case letter or symbol on the lower level of

two-symbol keys first ensure that both the CAPS LOCK and

SHIFT LOCK lights are off. (Press the appropriate key if

either is on.) Typing now will give you letters abcde. .. and

numbers 12345. - ., plus other symbols including , ./; :

Upper case:           To obtain a capital letter or symbol on the upper level of

two-symbol keys hold down either of the two keys as

you press the appropriate key. To obtain these continually

you should press the SHIFT LOCK key (light on). Press this

again (light off) to disengage.

Spaces in the text:    To obtain a single space in text press the

     Pressing the key takes you to the next writing line.

Pressing and together takes you to the

beginning of the previous line.

„      The ESCAPE key (top left of the keyboard) may be used to

interrupt any function and take you to the top of your text in

the WRITE screen display.

     Pressing the BREAK key (top right) will erase the ABC

program, and any text you have typed in, from the

computer's memory. As there should never be a need to press

BREAK it is advisable to use ABC with the break key lock

On.

Arrow keys      When typing with ABC a white block rests on the line at the

point where the next character can be entered. This is the

cursor. The arrow keys may be used to move the cursor

atound the screen. If a key (bottom left or right) is held

down when an arrow key is pressed the cursor will move

more rapidly.

     If you make a mistake and realise it immediately afterwards,

pressing (bottom right) will remove the character to

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