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Operator Components/Operating Sequences 01/2008
2.5 General operating sequences
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2.5.3 Selecting a directory/file
The "Direction keys" can be used to position the cursor on the desired
directory/file.
If you enter a character on the alphanumeric keyboard, the cursor
moves to the first name that begins with the character.
Open/close directory:
Press the "Input" key to open or close a directory.
Open file:
You can open a file with the "Input" key if you wish to edit it in the
ASCII editor. The editor is opened automatically.
Select file
This key is used to select a file. It is possible to select multiple files.
The symbol appears next to the cursor bar when a file is selected.
Select multiple files
In order to select a block of files, press the "Shift" and "Cursor down"
keys simultaneously.
The first time you press the keys, the start of the block is selected.
The subsequent files are selected continuously
or
until you press the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" (without "Shift") key.
Deselects a selected file.
Cancels all selections.