GETTING AROUND THE DD1500 - 8
Version 2.00 - March, 1996 Page 43
When using a computer keyboard, you will note that the numeric keypad functions just like
the DL1500’s. You will also note that you can use the keyboard’s first six function keys to
duplicate the DL1500’s soft keys. ESC(ape) duplicates the action of the DL1500’s EXIT
key. SHIFT and CAPS LOCK work as you would expect as do the cursor keys which
duplicate the action of the DL1500’s CURSOR keys. In fact, for the most part, you will find
that the keyboard performs much like it would when used with a computer.
NOTE: The following characters are not available from the computer keyboard:
£ $ ^ & { } [ ] @ | ~ ` + -
The following keys also have no function:
TAB CTRL ALT PAGE UP PAGE DOWN
HOME END F7-F12 PRINT SCREEN SCROLL LOCK
PROMPTS
Two types of prompts are used in the DD1500. One is a temporary one that is displayed
for information only. I.e.:
This pops up and lasts for a few seconds. Pressing any key while it is displayed will clear
the message. Different messages stay up for different lengths of time depending on the
nature of the message. If the message relates to something fairly serious such as DISK
DRIVE NOT READY, the message will stay up longer than, say, the message FILE
COPIED or PROJECT LOADED. In the event of a really serious problem, the message
may stay up permanently until any key is pressed.
You may also receive this kind of prompt on the bottom line of the LCD:
In this situation, the EXECUTE key’s LED will be flashing and you should press EXECUTE
to continue (the equivalent of answering “YES” to the prompt) or EXIT to abandon what
you are doing (the equivalent of responding “NO”).
HELP
Pressing the HELP key will display a brief message about the selected page. The
message is displayed on the LCD only and is for reference when you don’t have a manual
to hand. When HELP is selected, the message will be displayed and the HELP key will
flash. Press HELP again or use EXIT to turn the message off.
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