GSE 675 - Alpha Entry Mode

Model 675 User Instructions 9
1.10.2 Alpha Entry
The Model 675 provides quick and easy alpha entry. The [ALPHA] key becomes the
"Alpha enable/disable" key. The alpha characters assigned to each numeric key mimic
a telephone layout with the addition of the [0/space] key. This allows additional ASCII
characters to be accessed via the decimal point key. The display will show >> while an
alpha entry is in progress and > when the "Alpha" entry mode is disabled. If the ALPHA
graphic icon is enabled, it will also show on the display if an alpha entry is in progress.
Character Entry
When alpha characters and other non-numeric characters are to be entered using the
front panel keypad, use the [ALPHA] key to "build" the entry:
Press the [ALPHA] key to initialize the alpha entry mode. ALPHA will be shown on the
display, indicating the [ALPHA] key is active. Press the [ALPHA] key again to turn
alpha entry off.
Keys [2] - [9] have uppercase and lowercase alphabetic characters assigned to them.
The [ . ] key scrolls through the remaining characters. The [0/SPACE] is used for
inserting a space. Press the [CLR] + [0/SPACE] keys simultaneously to backspace one
character.
To enter characters, press the corresponding number key on the keypad. The first
character in the sequence (depending on the "Alpha" mode selected) will appear first.
Continue pressing the key before the timeout occurs to scroll through the characters
for that key. Refer to Table 1.2 for character key assignments.
Table 1.2 Character Key Assignments
Key Character
[1] 1
[2] 2 A B C a b c
[3] 3 D E F d e f
[4] 4 G H I g h i
[5] 5 J K L j k l
[6] 6 M N O m n o
[7] 7 P Q R S p q r S
[8] 8 T U V t u v
[9] 9 W X Y Z w x y Z
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[0] 0 S
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