Panasonic KX-E2500 User Manual

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pl*rt:Type the text namePrinting a Text from the Main Menu1 Auto Insert a sheet of paper2 Press the MAIN MENU key3 Press P (for Print)Your screen w

Printing Multiple Copies of the Same Text1 Repeat steps 1-5 under “Printing a Text from the Main Menu”The cursor will be positioned to the right of C

Headers/FootersA HEADER is a line or more of information that prints three lines above the insertion point or first line of print. Therefore,

oTAacutPage NumberingThe KX-E2500 enables you to begin page numbering with any number you choose. You also have the ability to skip the first

Text LinkingEarlier, you learned how to append multiple documents. Text Linking is similar in concept except that the linked texts a

T4 Type T (for Text Linking) Your screen will prompt:TEXT LINKINGName]Text Name []Text Name {]Text Name []Text Name []Text Name []Text Name []Text Na

SPACEI SPACE BAK6 Highlight the first text name to print and press the SPACE BAR to selectThe number 1 will appear next to the first file selected.7

16 Complete Header/Footer and Page Number selections if desired.17 Position the cursor on the width line and enter the desired width of these docum

8. APPLICATIONSThe Panasonic KX-E2500 is designed to handle a wide variety of office applications. In the pages to follow, we will

Centering Application for Columns+OTAB cutSPACE BARThe CENTER key is ideal to use when determining proper tab settings to align columns of i

1. LEARNING THE BASICS® ® ®© Power ON/OFF Switch@ Platen KnobManually feeds paper@ Paper Bail Release LeverMoves the paper bail away from the platen©

ExampleDarlene93 Webb Street$158.95rtt TLeftTabTabRightMgnSetSetMgnAutomatic Column LayoutThe KX-E2500 column layout feature automatically count

NOTE: If the column layout is wider than the margins, your screen will prompt:RIGHT MARGIN OVERTo fit all the information on to the page, eit

Insert CodesInsert Codes are an easy way to personalize a standard letter. Your typewriter will allow you to enter stop points into the body

MAINMENU9 Press MAIN MENU to end your text when completeInsert Code Exercise1 Set your Mode Selector on DISP2 Recall Margin format “X”3 Store the f

B+ (EII-IEIOPrinting a Text with Insert CodesYour text will print according to the selection of your MODE selector. If the MODE selector is

Inserting a Manual Page Break in Text MemoryCODE+EEJECTCODE+ENS COMYou can enter a page break anywhere within text memory. The coded functi

Inserting a Phrase into Text+□You have the ability to take information that is stored in phrase memory and “copy” it into a document

AppendAppending a document may sound terribly intimidating, but the word “append” simply means “to add to” or “to attach to.” The K

Appending a Block of TextMAINMENUThe KX-E2500 also gives you the ability to append (copy) a portion of a text file stored in the int

Line Framing9 Press RETURNThe marked portion of the text is copied.Line Framing enables you to draw, lines or boxes. Line framing can be d

Part FunctionsPower ON/OFF SwitchThe power ON/OFF switch is located toward the back left-hand side of the typewriter.When you turn the machin

NOTE: If you press CODE + L twice in the same spot, your screen will prompt:CANNOT SET HEREBoth commands will be cancelled and you must start again.Li

+□CODE -|-□Drawing Vertical LinesVertical Lines are also drawn by defining a beginning and ending point. However, the INDEX ( ]. ) or REVERSE

+□Drawing Horizontal LinesHorizontal Lines are drawn by defining a beginning and ending point also. However, the SPACE BAR is used to

Horizontal & Vertical Line ExerciseInsert vertical and horizontal lines to the EXPENSES text, your finished product should look like

CODE -(-□[SPACE BA^ /Line Framing while Creating a Text in MemoryLine framing while in text memory is just as easy as line framing pre-prinied documen

Press CODE + L-f I'^Tl Press CODE + = to display the boxLine Framing Exercise while Creating a TextUsing the Ruler X format, create the followin

Dual Column Typing+oTABCLNw(MJAi.COLw¡DUAiCOl.+Your typewriter gives you the ability to type dual column projects quickly and easily. This application

Dual Column Margin Exercise1 Set the following marginsSet the Left margin for column one at 7 Set the Right Margin for column one at 37Press CODE + WS

wdual cql+EtJECTTyping a Dual Column Text in Typewriter ModeThe auto paper insertion point is the first line of print for the first and second colum

Dual Column Text in MemoryTyping a dual column text in memory mode differs only slightly. In the memory mode, the first time CODE + W is

Copy Control LeverLocated inside the unit on the right side underneath the ribbon cartridge is a green lever, which is for copy control. Pos

UAINMENUc+Ppwat tNCwDUAlCOi□Typing a Dual Column Text in Memory1 Press MAIN MENU and select C (for Create)2 Name your text and press RETURN3 Recall

NOTE: If you attempt to recall another margin format while in a dual column mode, the system will prompt:CANNOT SET HEREYou must exit the dual col

Editing a Dual Column Text Exercise1 Recall the text LEGAL2 Change the page end setting to 12 lines3 Make the changes indicated belowLegal offices

-fwIX>AtC<XRREFCOOfExiting a Dual Column Format in Memory1 Press CODE + W The screen will prompt:DUAL COLUMNChangeReset2 Press R (for Reset)You

+Press RETURN to confirm the number of print lines4 Press EXPR to position the cursor at the beginning of the document.5 Press PRINTThe typewriter

Mail MergeMail Merge allows you to merge a form letter requiring variable information with a mail list. The form letter and mail l

-f-Variable information is inserted into a standard letter in the order it was entered into the mail list. Therefore, the first re

Mail ListThe mail list is created under a separate text name and contains all variable information necessary to merge into the form

Example of a Mail list with returns after each variable/[Mrs. Monica Sitnpson^289 Hicks StreetfJ New York/ NY 10004]^[Mrs. Simpson]^[81343]^[12/12/86]

-f-0 J1 Enter Text Memory2 Press CODE + SLASH (/)3 Press RETURN4 Type an opening square bracket f5 Type the variable information6 Type a dosing

2. KEYBOARD LAYOUTIn order to simplify the explanation of the typewriter and its capabilities, the keyboard has been divided into three (3

Merge OverviewOnce the form letter and mail list are complete, you are ready to merge these texts as one document. Each letter wil

puAf INCMType the text nameJType the text nameRETURMMerging a Form Letter and Mail List1 Auto Insert Paper2 Press MAIN MENU3 Press P (for Print)4

8 Type the number of lines to print per page9 Press RETURN“Form Feed” will be highlighted.10 Leave blank for single sheet paper and press RETURNorE

Qualifying LineA qualifying line immediately follows the CODE + SLASH (/) before each record and enables you to selectively print fr

WildcardsThe KX-E2500 also enables you to use wildcards to instruct the system to select any character in the field or ignore the

MAINMENÜPP4GC EWMType the text nameRETURNSelectively Printing from a Qualified Mail List1 Press MAIN MENU2 Press P (for Print)3 Press M (for M

Counting Letters to be MergedоTA«CUt1 Repeat steps 1-5 under “Selectively Printing from a Qualified Mail List”2 DOWN ARROW (<» to the Count Lette

CODE+RUArNMENUPINC5 Press CODE + RThis instructs the typewriter to insert the first variable from the mail list.6 Press RETURN7 Press MAIN

M11 Press M (for Mail Merge) Your screen will prompt:MAIL MERGEName]List Name []Copies Required[ 1]Printed Lines Per Page[5‘3] linesForm Feed[ 1 line

rm nUsing the Mail List to Print Labels(Continuous roll only)1 Follow steps 1 through 13 as outlined in Using the Mail List to Print Envel

Selector SwitchesA total of five selector switches are located on the KX-E2500.Line Spacing SelectorThe Line Spacing Selector is located on the

Merging a Mail List Directly from DiskYou have already learned how to perform a Mail Merge function with the mail list and form letter

Forms LayoutForms Layout allows you to fill in pre-printed forms easily and automatically. An unlimited number of forms can be store

+oTAflCLftCODE -|-□+riSetting up the FormThe Forms Layout feature uses the left margin and the insertion point to remember the exact po

Stop PositionsThe following keys are used to advance to the desired stop positions when creating a form.SPACE BAR BACKSPACE CODE + SPACE B

storing Stop Positions-...MAIN12Set up the form as outlined in the previous instructions Press MAIN MENUMENUC3 Press C (for Create)EXPR.4Press CODE

+TO AUTO INSERT A PHRASE:• Press CODE + 1-99 (your choice) Your screen will prompt:COPYPhrase [XX] NoPress Y (for Yes) or N to clear promptIF NO PROMP

Form Fill-InThe PRINT key advances you to each stop position stored in the Forms Layout memory.DEC TAB and TAB will advance you to

EejccTFilling-ln a Form1 Press MAIN MENU2 Press E (for Edit)3 Press CODE + EXPRYour screen will prompt:EDITText Name1*1 ]RETURN - Enter/List,RELOC

MAINMENÜ11 Press MAIN MENU to exit the Form LayoutorAuto Insert a second form and Press PRINT to continue from the top of the form .Correcti

Adding Stop PositionsTAeiffT1 Recall the form from memory2 Auto insert the form3 Press the PRINT key until you reach the stop position closest to t

Pitch SelectorOn the right side of the keyboard is the Pitch Selector which is labeled 10, 12, 15, and PS. The Pitch Selector indicates th

+OTA0CUtDeleting an Automatic Phrase Insertion Stop Position1 Recall the form from memory2 Auto insert the form3 Press PRINT until you pass the sto

CalculatorThe KX-E2500 comes equipped with a pop-up calculator which enables you to perform arithmetic functions. The calculator can

INSERTFWD-OUICKERASEESC• If you want to automatically place commas in the appropriate position of the input data or the result,Press CIf you want to t

9. SPELLCORRECTSpellcorrect® offers a Houghton Mifflin 63,000 word base dictionary which is ROM (Read Only Memory) based. This means tha

SpellCorrect© Menu OverviewTypewriter ModeSpellCorrect ©NoInsertDeleteGlossaryRETURN or ESCYes Turns SpellCorrect® On and checks each word as it isty

Turning SpellCorrect© OnSPELLCORRECT□1 Press SPELLCORRECTYour screen will prompt:SpellCorrect ©NoInsertDeleteGlossaryRETURN or ESC2 Press Y (for Yes)

SPELLCORRECTQuit enables you to turn SpellCorrect*' off when an unrecognized word is flashing.Quitting SpellCorrect^1 Press the SPELLCORRECT keyY

Making Manual CorrectionsQUICKERASEESC1 Turn SpellCorrect® On and begin typingWhen an unrecognized word is typed, the system will “beep” twice and th

AlternativesThe Alternatives selection displays alternate spelling suggestions in the grey area at the bottom of the screen. When a

• If the word you are looking for is not among the list of alternative spelling suggestions:Press ESC to return to the SpellCorrect® menu shown in st

KB l/KB II SelectorThe KB I/KB II selector switch is located to the far right of the keyboard. KB 1 allows printing of the alpha/numeric s

c/ ® /' SEARCti 'Q3 Press C (for Correct) to delete the second word Press S (for Skip) to leave both wordsPress Q (for Quit) to turn SpellC

InsertFrequently typed proper names or industry specific terms will be unrecognized by the SpellCorrect® base dictionary. Therefore, the KX-E

SP€LLCORRECTInserting a Word into the Glossary with SpellCorrect© On1 Turn SpellCorrect* On and begin typingWhen an unrecognized word is typed, the s

SPCUCOHRECTInserting a Word into the Glossary with SpellCorrect© Off1 Type the word you would like inserted and space once2 Press the SPELLCORRECT k

DeleteSPELL COPSE ClDDEF^AULTDeleting a Word from the Glossary1 Position the cursor one space to the right of the word to be deleted from the glossar

ScanThe Scan feature searches through a phrase or text for unrecognized, misspelled, or double words. It will scan the text from the current cursor p

Insert Inserts the flashing word into the user glossaryand advances to the next unrecognized or double word.QuitTurns SpellCorrect® off when a word

GlossaryThe Glossary feature is only available when in the typewriter mode. It enables you to input an entire text into the user glossary at

□ J4 Press G (for Glossary) Your screen will prompt;GLOSSARYInputOutputClearListRETURN or ESC5 Press I to Input the text into the Glossary Your scr

ExerciseCreate a new text and name it ADDWORDS. Type the following medical terms into the text and close the text when finished.Nephrosi

Function KeysMAIN MENUPRINT[-SHIFTREPEATSPELLCORRECTCODEDisplays a list of memory options. The internal memory, disk, and print functions are all acc

QUICKERASEESC4 Type a new text name5 Press RETURNThe typewriter will “beep” once to confirm and the Glossary menu will be displayed.• If you try to

The List feature enables you to display or print the words contained in the glossary. This feature is convenient when you want t

p'AOE (WCPrinting the Glossary1 Repeat steps 1-3 under “Listing the Glossary” Your screen will prompt:LISTDisplayPrintRETURN or ESC2 Auto inser

ClearThe clear feature enables you to clear the entire user glossary. Separate glossaries can be created for different applications.

10. TEXT MANAGEMENTThis section will enable you to master the handling of your text files. The KX-E2500 enables you to advance from one phra

Advancing from One Text Location to AnotherThe KX-E2500 enables you to quickly advance (jump) from one text file to another. When you “ju

The List feature on the main menu enables you to display or print the directory of text names contained in the internal memory. It will disp

DXFAULtorCODE+CODE+QUICKERASEESC3 Press D (for Display)The directory listing all text files in the internal memory will be displayedPress CODE + DOWN

MoreMThe More feature on the Main Menu enables you to rename a text file or delete one to eight files at a time from the internal memory.Renaming a Te

Type the text name«ETOfiType the new nameRETURQUICKERASEESCNRENAMEType the new nameRETUR4 Type the text name to be changed and press RETURNorPress RE

EXPRMoves the printhead to the beginning of the line without line spacing.Moves the cursor up one line in memory.Sets TAB stop positions (maximum 28).

Deleting a Text while in Memory1 Access the text to be deleted2 Press EXPR to position the cursor at the beginning of the document3 Press CORRECTTh

BDDCFAULT□2 Press M (for More)The screen will prompt:TEXTDeleteRenameRETURN or ESC3 Press D (for Delete) The screen will prompt:DELETEText Name[| ]R

MDDEFAULTDeleting Multiple Texts from Memory1 Press the MAIN MENU key The screen will prompt:MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskMoreRETURN or ESC2 Press M (fo

J4 Press RETURN to display the directory as shown belowList of Memory20 Files1234CharactersFreeit^BBILLING _ DATE 350 EXECUTOR300EXPENSES 2345_ FAMI

Clearing All Text Memory+KMCUCLRn !1 Press CODE + K (for Clear Memory) The screen will prompt:CLEAR MEMORYPhrase All MemoryRETURN or ESC2 Press RETUR

Clearing All Phrase Memory+KMEMCLRPENEn / n1 Press CODE + K (for Clear Memory) The screen will prompt:CLEAR MEMORYPhrase All MemoryRETURN or ESC2 Pre

Clearing All Memory+KMEMCLfl□□ 'BWhen using CODE + K if All Memory is selected, all phrases and text memory are deleted. In addi

Resetting the Printer+TRESETIt may be necessary to reset the printer if the system is not printing properly. When the printer is res

Word CountThe typewriter counts total words or number of the designated word (maximum of 30 characters) in a phrase or text.+TRES£TCounting T

+Counting Selective Words1 Recall the desired phrase or text2 EXPR to position the cursor at the beginning of the text or phrase3 Press CODE -f CEN

FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES ONLYThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursua

3. DEFAULT SETTINGSThe KX-E2500 is shipped with pre-set characteristics such as the background color of your display or the number of printed li

11. DISKThe KX-E2500 disk drive is located on the left side of the typewriter. The disk drive uses 3.5" double sided, double

Inserting a Micro-Floppy Disk1 Insert the disk into the disk drive with the metal tab and the arrow pointing toward the typewriter as shown.□T2 Gentl

Protecting a Micro-Floppy Disk from ErasureThe disk can be protected against accidental erasure. When the disk is protected, you cannot

Formatting a DiskDQEMJLTFormatting prepares the disk for the type of machine you are using. Each disk must be formatted before it ca

QUICKERASEESC4 Press F (for Format) Your screen will prompt:FORMAT THIS DISK ?Are You Sure ?No5 Press Y (for Yes)Your screen will prompt:FORMATTINGo

WriteThe write operation enables you to copy one or multiple text files from the internal memory to disk. When a file is written

wDUiIiIkCOLRN rQUICKenASEESC3 Press W (for Write)The screen will prompt:WRITEText Name[| ]RETURN - Enter/List, RELOC - Enter All or ESC4 Type the te

D3CPAULTWSPACE BARWriting Muitiple Texts to Disk1 Press MAIN MENUThe screen will prompt:MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskMoreRETURN or ESC2 Press D (for Disk

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each text to be written (maximum 8 files)The typewriter will “beep” three times if you try to write more than ei

ReadThe Read operation enables you to copy one or multiple texts (Maximum of 8) from the disk to the internal memory. Only a copy

Form FeedThe paper length is calculated in lines and relates to the lines per inch setting To arrive at this calculation, simply multiply the

MAINMENUDRMF COCKQUICKCHASECSCReading a Single Text into Memory1 Press MAIN MENUThe screen will prompt:MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskMoreRETURN or ESC2 Pr

DDEFAULTRMEFCOOESPACE BARReading Multiple Texts into Memory1 Press MAIN MENUThe screen will prompt;MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskMoreRETURN or ESC2 Press

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each text to be read (maximum 8 files)The typewriter will “beep” three times if you try to read more than eight

The List feature on the disk menu enables you to display or print the directory of text names stored on the disk. It will displ

D3EFAULorCODE+TAB cutCODE+TAB SET4 Press D (for Display)The disk directory will be displayed.Press CODE + DOWN ARROW to view the next screen orPress C

□Printing a Disk Directory1 Auto insert a sheet of paper2 Press the MAIN MENU key The screen will prompt:MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskMoreRETURN or ESC

MoreThe More feature on the Disk Menu enables you to rename a text file stored on disk or delete one to eight files at a time

MRAEFCODEType the text nameJType the new nameRETUnQUICKERASEESC3 Press M (for More)The screen will prompt:DISKDeleteRenamePrintFormatLoad from IDD Pan

MAINUENUsDeleting a Single Text from Disk1 Press the MAIN MENU key The screen wilt prompt:MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskMoreRETURN or ESC2 Press D (for D

DDEFAULT4 Press D (for Delete) The screen will prompt:DELETEText NameRETURN - Enter/List, RELOG - Enter All or ESC5 Type the text name to be deleted

Cursor ShapeThe cursor indicates the current position on the Display Screen. You can select Block or Underline for the cursor shape.Blinking

MAINMENUMDeleting Multiple Texts from Disk1 Press the MAIN MENU key The screen will prompt:MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskMoreRETURN or ESC2 Press D (for D

DD€FAUlT4 Press D (for Delete) The screen will prompt:DELETEText Name[| ]RETURN - Enter/List , RELOG - Enter All or ESC5 Press RETURN to display the

□or. , QUICKA I erase10 Press Y (for Yes)All files selected are deleted. Thé screen will prompt:DELETINGorPress N (for No) and press ESC three times

MAINMENUDiEFAULTMPrinting a Text from Disk1 Auto insert a sheet of paper2 Press the MAIN MENU key The screen will prompt:MAIN MENUEditListPrintDiskM

p5 Press P (for Print)The screen will prompt;PRINTText Name[| JRETURN - Enter/List, RELOC - Enter All or ESC6 Type the text name to printorPress RET

MAINMENULoading Texts from Other Panasonic TypewritersThe KX-E2500 enables you to read text created on the following Panasonic typewriters e

M□<=yQUICKERASEESC4 Press M (for More)The screen will prompt:DISKDeleteRenamePrintFormatLoad from IDD Panasonic Disk ASCII file Load from PC Disk

Loading an ASCII fileThe KX-E2500 gives you to ability to read disks that were created in an ASCII format. Most files created on a PC word

(m4 Press M (for More)The screen will prompt:DISKRenamePrintFormatLoad from IDD Panasonic Disk ASCII file Load from PC Disk TutorialRETURN or ESC□5

TutorialThe tutorial is designed to give you a quick start on the KX-E2500. It will take you through the KX-E2500’s key features so that in no time a

COMM. Auto LFCommunication Auto Line Feed adds a carriage return after each printed line. This feature should only be selected after

Tft£S6T5 Press T (for Tutorial) Your screen will prompt:Insert TUTORIAL DISKETTE and Press Any Key6 Insert the tutorial disk and press any keyYour s

12-1 SCREEN MESSAGESMessagesAlternatives, Skip, Insert, Quit?ARE YOU SURE Y/N?CANNOT COPY CANNOT SET HERECODECOLUMN LAYOUT Correct, Skip, Quit?Delet

MessagesMEMORY LEFTNO ALTERNATIVES!NO DISK!NOT LOCATED!PAGE END !!PRESS ANY KEY!PRINTING PROTECTED DISK!READING RENAMING Replace, Skip, Quit?RIGHT MAR

12-2 CODE OPERATIONS CHARTCODECODE + ACODE + B CODE + CCODE + D CODE + E CODE + FCODE + H CODE + I CODE + J CODE + K CODE + L CODE +

CODECODE + BACKSPACE CODE + CENTER CODE + CORRECT CODE + EXPR CODE + FWD- CODE + HYPHEN (-) CODE +HIND CODE + INDEX (j^)CODE + R/INDEX (y)CODE + L.M

CODEFUNCTIONPAGECODE + R.MGNSet new bell position for the hot zone28CODE + SPACE BARMicro space51CODE + TAB CLRClear margins and tabs27CODE + /Mail li

12-3 CAUTIONSBe sure that the carrier stopper which holds the printer stationary during shipping is removed before turning the unit on. Keep this stop

12-4 CHANGING SUPPLIESChanging the Ribbon CartridgeWhen reaching the end of the ribbon, the screen will prompt “LID OR SUPPLY”.1 Lift the top cover o

Changing the Correction Tape1 Lift out the ribbon cartridge and remove the two spools of lift-off tape2 Place the loaded spool of the new tape on th

Changing the Daisywheel1 Lift out the ribbon cartridge2 Pull the green lever that is located to the right of the printhead towards you. Grasp the

4. DISPLAY OVERVIEWThe KX-E2500 offers a high resolution black and white reversible display screen. You can reverse the default setti

Changing the BatteriesThe unit must remain ON when the batteries are being replaced to insure that the memory remains intact.When your typ

12-5 PLATEN REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATIONRemoving the PlatenIf you have to remove the platen to clear a gummed label or clean the platen, please follow the

Installing the Platen1 Position the black platen latches (included with Black Levers) inside the side carriage slots2 Push both levers of the platen

12-6 SHIPPING INFORMATIONThe carrier stopper keeps the printer stationary during shipping. Remove the stopper before turning the unit on.When you tr

12-7 TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM REMEDY1. Character spacing is erratic.• Make sure the “Pitch Selector” agrees with the pitch indicated on the daisywheel.2

12-8 SPECIFICATIONSPrim Element: Print Speed: Print Pitch:Line Spacing: Paper Width: Writing Line: Ribbon Cassette:Correcting Tape: Keyboard:Correctio

12-9 OPTIONSKX-EIP2KX-EK7Parallel Interface Arm for CRT236

12-10 COMMUNICATIONS ________________ (with KX-EIP2)To use the KX-E2500 as a letter quality printer, the following parts must be purchased.— KX-EIP2 (

12-11 INDEXAlign words at right margin ... 45Appending...107Entire document...107Blo

ES]HyphensHyphenation scan... 75Temporary hyphen ... 50Impact control selector...

Memory ModeThe text name or phrase number you are currently in is displayed at the beginning of the status line. The word “INSERT”

Printing... 85E3 TAB key... 8Justified right margin...___ 5TAB

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Display SymbolsBelow is a complete list of display symbols which will appear on your screen. These symbols will not print:QBDiTElManua

EmbedThe symbols listed on the previous page are displayed when a feature is turned on or off. As a result, your text will shift

Changing the Background Color+DaC'AULToTAB CL AThe KX-E2500 enables you to reverse your display. The default setting is a white back

Changing the Cursor Shape+D[JtFAJLToTABCLHThe KX-E2500 enables you to change the cursor shape from a rectangular to an underline.1 Press COD

PrefaceCongratulations' You are about to enter the exciting world of electronic typing with one of the most advanced electronic

Turning the Cursor Blinking On and OffCODE__+D'0'TABCLNThe KX-E2500 enables you to display a “blinking” or “non-blinking” cursor.1

Changing the KBIl Symbols Displayed+DDEFAULTThe KX-E2500 is shipped with a D1 or International Daisywheel and the default is set to dis

Controlled Printer MovementControlled Printer Movement enables you to advance the printhead as you type on the display without printing

5. USING THE TYPEWRITERThis section will introduce you to the fundamental operations of the KX-E2500. Read through it and do the exerci

Automatic Paper InsertionThe Panasonic typewriter is pre-programmed to insert your paper seven (7) lines from the top of the page by

Automatic Paper Eject+EEs>£CTThe KX-E2500 has been pre-programmed for standard SV^xU" paper (66 lines), and will eject the paper

Margins and TabsBecause there are no preset margins and tabs, the KX-E2500 enables you to set margins and tabs to meet your require

Clearing a Tab Stop1 TAB to the desired tab setting2 Press TAB CLR1 SPACE BAR~| / TABClearing All Tabs and Retaining Margins1 SPACE or TAB to the fi

Adjustable Hot ZoneThe Hot Zone represents the number of spaces between the bell and the right margin. It is preprogrammed for 0.7

store Ruler+FFOflMATSTo eliminate the tedious task of manually setting margins, tabs and hot zones with each new document, the KX-E25

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface1. LEARNING THE BASICS i• Part Functions...

ExerciseStore the following formats into Memory.Format Y+OT4ACLH J+Fformat□+TUCLR+FFORMAT□1 Press CODE + TAB CLR to clear existing margins and tabs2

Recall Ruler+FFORMATNow that you have three margins stored into memory, lets learn how to recall them for future use.Recalling Margins and T

Edit RulerThe typewriter mode enables you to edit margin and tab settings in two ways:(A) Set the new margins and tabs and store th

+FFOftMATEEJECTorD ! BThe following keys are used to move to the desired position on the ruler line:FWD-* Moves the cursor one characte

Using the Display in the Typewriter ModeIn typewriter mode, only one line of text is displayed when typing with the mode selector set

CorrectionsThe KX-E2500 offers many ways to insure that your work is letter perfect. In addition to the display, which enables you

BACKSPACEQUICKERASEESCWithin the Correction MemoryThe BACKSPACE key is used to advance to a previous line within your correction memory.

Out of the Correction MemoryWhen you reach the last line in the correction memory, the KX-E2500 will beep and you will be unable to

QUICKERASEESCRELOC____5 Press CORRECT to delete one character at a timeorPress QUICK ERASE to delete one word at a time The prompt “NOPRINT”

ExerciseType the following exercise including the errors using the format “X” with the mode selector set on NORM. When finished, us

• Changing the Cursor Shape ... 19• Turning the Cursor

ВАСИSPACEorEXPftFO^MSINSERTOUICKERASEESCCorrecting Errors on Display in the Typewriter ModeAs mentioned earlier, when the mode selector is set on DISP

6. AUTOMATED TYPING FEATURESCaps LockoCODELOCKCAPSThe Caps Lock feature enables you to type capital letters and numbers at the same time

UnderscoreThe KX-E2500 offers you three ways to underscore; Continuous, Word by Word, and Double.The appropriate underscore symbol shown

+XXX+XXXWord by Word UnderscoreTo Activate:• Press CODE + XXXOnly words will be underscored.To Deactivate:• Press CODE + XXX againExampleThis is wor

CenteringThere are four ways to center information; between margins, over a point, between tab stops and aligned at the right margin.The wor

Between Tab Stops]/[11 12jcEWTEwj3nrrURN |-|4ExampleExamplerLinXE3 Press CENTER and type the information4 Press RETURN or TAB to print2 Press CENTE

IndentSPACE bar! /The KX-E2500 offers two forms of indent: Left Indent and Block Indent. Left Indent allows you to set a temporary

Left Indent ExerciseType the follwing exercise using the format “X” and the mode selector set on JSTFY.Lin,XTXTXTXkin,XBelow is the revised company po

Block Indent ExerciseType the foilwing exercise using the format “X” and the mode selector set on JSTFY.Lfti'XTXTXTXXIf Westerly Limo Service is

DECTABDECTAB JUsing Decimal Tabulation1 Set tab stopRemember, set the tab stop in the position you want the decimal point to appear.2 Pres

in• Centering...

Temporary Hyphen (Soft Hyphen)A Temporary Hyphen enables you to hyphenate words that fall within the hot zone (between the bell and t

Permanent SpacePermanent Space enables you to type a space between two words within the hot zone, without triggering an auto return.

Permanent BackspaceWhen typing in memory or in a display mode, a permanent backspace is required to instruct the system to print

ExerciseThe following exercise incorporates the function key operations you have just learned and gives you the opportunity to use them i

7. MEMORYMemory works very much like your file cabinet; allowing you to store information in separate files and even in separate drawe

Typing in MemoryRight Cursor ( )Left Cursor ( )Down Cursor ( o )Up Cursor ( O )EXPR (Express)RELOC (Relocate)CODE + Right Cursor ( )CODE + Left Cur

Correcting Errors in MemoryCORRECTQUICK ERASE CODE + QUICK ERASEThere are several ways to edit text typed in phrase or text memory as outlined below:D

Phrase MemoryThe KX-E2500 will allow you to store up to 99 phrases. The length of each phrase is limited only by the available memory of yo

storing a PhraseCODE -|-(□-□O+(□-OThe phrase storage locations are accessed by pressing CODE+Any number between 1 and 99. If you are entering a two di

Store the following paragraph in CODE + 3.The Blickersderfer Electric was introduced about 1902 and is the first known single-element . typewriter Tho

Selective Search and Replace ... 80Activating a Selecti

cooc -|-Editing a Phrase1 Press CODE + 1-99 to recall the desired phrase2 Position the cursor at the point of modification by using the cursor keys3

CODE -|-Clearing a Phrase(□-□a 1 Open a Phrase (Press CODE + 1-99)The phrase will appear on your display screen. 2 Press EXPREXPR.FOAMSCORRECTpn /3+(D

□-2TdemjltIQUICKERASEESC2 Press L (for List)Your screen will prompt:LISTDisplay,PrintRETURN or ESC3 Press P to print the list of phrasesorPress D to

Writing Phrases into Text MemoryCODE -|-□wDUAL COLType a text nameThe KX-E2500 gives you the ability to write all phrases 1-99 into text memory. All

3+0RHtfCCMType the text nameReading Phrases from Text Memory into Phrase LocationsThe KX-E2500 also gives you the ability to read a text containing ph

orHighlight PartialN4 Press RETURN to select allorHighlight Partial and press RETURN Your screen will prompt:REPLACE PHRASE [XX] ?Are You Sure ?NoPre

Phrase LinkPhrase Link enables you to quickly recall several phrases to print as one document. It is not necessary to wait for one phrase to finish pr

Addressing Envelopes with PhrasesCODE -J-□SPACE BAR)/[RS+dD-DOEnvelopes can be printed easily using names and addresses stored in Phrase Memory. Ph

Text MemoryText memory is used to store lengthy documents. All the applications available on the KX-E2500 are designed for use with files s

CreateCreate is used to store documents into text memory. The documents in text memory are stored by file name. The file name can be any

• Dual Column Text in Memory... 119Typing a Dual Co

MAINMENU5 Type your documentWhen you have completed the document,6 Press MAIN MENU This will close the file.70

Edit is used to recall a document stored in the text memory. The real benefits of text memory are found in the text editing features. These a

4 Press RETURN ,The text will now be displayed on your screen+FFOftWATRNtFCODERecalling a Ruler in Text MemoryIn text memory you have the abilit

Editing a Ruler in Text Memory4-FFORM*TEEJECTor□ /aF]/ BWhen a ruler is edited in memory, all text typed under that ruler is automatically

Changing Line Spacing within a TextThe line spacing selector on the keyboard controls the line spacing of your text during print out. Your text will a

3 Highlight the desired line spacing4 Press RETURNThe change will be stored in the text and the line spacing symbol (I, li, 2, 3) will be

Jumping to a Page+jJUMPPGThe Jump Page command enables you to quickly advance to the top of a specific page. This feature is extreme

SearchDirect Search enables you to quickly locate each occurrence of a word or string of characters without scrolling through your text.The

+s$eafich"JBCODE+NEXTorCODE+TActivating a Search1 Recall a text from memory2 Press CODE + S (Search) Your screen will prompt:SEARCH STRINGSearc

Global Search and ReplaceGlobal Search and Replace is used when you have a name, date, or other word located throughout your document sever

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8 Press RETURNThe message “MACHINE IS BUSY” will be displayed. When the exchange is complete, the cursor will be positioned to the right of the

Block Move, Copy, Delete, and PrintThe KX-E2500 gives you the ability to move, copy, delete or print portions of a text simply and automatically. T

Now that you have told the typewriter which block of information you want to work with, you must tell it what you would like to do with this informati

Copying a Block of Text1 Mark the text to be copied2 Move the cursor to the location you want the text copied toMCODE -J-Mp3 Press CODE + M for a t

Removing Marks from a Block of Text1 Position the cursor to the right of the first mark symbol and press CORRECT2 Position the cursor to the right o

There are several way to print a document with the KX-E2500. You can print from within a text file or phrase location. You can also ch

p‘AOl f**B+pPAOt CMOR£LQCActivating Page End1 Automatically insert a sheet of paper2 Press CODE + P (Page End)Your screen will prompt:PAGE ENDPage E

Printing with a Page End Command ActivatedTypewriter ModeWhen you reach the last line of a page end setting, the keyboard will lock and the

Printing from Within a Text or PhraseThe KX-E2500 gives you the ability to print the document you are working on while it is displayed on screen. You

Printing from the Main MenuThe KX-E2500 gives you the ability to print a document directly from the main menu. This will save you time, as y