IBM Selectric - Page 39

Reminders
Before
You
Begin
-
Be
sure
the
electric cord
is
correctly
plugged
into
the outlet.
-
The
On
portion
of
the
motor
control should
-
Back
erect,
supported
by
backrest.
be
depressed.
-
Feet
flat
on
the
floor.
-
Make
certain that
the Ribbon
Position
Lever
is
not
in
“Stencil”
position
(unless,
of
course,
you
are
typing stencils)
and that
the
Multiple
Copy
Control
Lever
is
appropriately
set.
-
If
the Carrier
will
not
move,
turn
motor
Off
for
a
few
seconds,
then
On. With
switch
On,
depress
Margin
Release
Key
or
Tab
Key.
For
Your
Typing
Ease
-
Upper
arms sloped slightly
forward.
-
Forearms
on
same
slope as
keyboard.
Typing
Touch
Begin slowly
when
you
start
typing. Keep
your
fingers
close
to
the
keys
in
a
curved
position.
Tap
the
keys
squarely
in
the
center,
using a quick,
resilient
touch,
and
relax
finger
pressure
the
instant
you
contact
the
keys.
Practice
this
with
familiar words
or
sentences.
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