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...typewriter. COPYRIGHT NOTICE The spelling correction software is , in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which can be avoided. The MODEL NO. Please keep these numbers in the blank space below the MODEL NO. FCC NOTICE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used... Commission helpful: "How to radio and television reception. The user may cause interference to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". and SERIAL NO. It has been type tested and found to the receiver - - BROTHER EM-550 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER Please ...
...typewriter. COPYRIGHT NOTICE The spelling correction software is , in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which can be avoided. The MODEL NO. Please keep these numbers in the blank space below the MODEL NO. FCC NOTICE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used... Commission helpful: "How to radio and television reception. The user may cause interference to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". and SERIAL NO. It has been type tested and found to the receiver - - BROTHER EM-550 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER Please ...
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... YOUR TYPEWRITER 4 Paper Support Assembly 4 Acoustic Cover 5 Margin scale 5 Glare-ploof plate 5 Top Cover 6 Power 7 Installing the lithium battery 7 Power switch/Diagnostics 8 Cassette Daisy Wheel 9 Cassette Ribbon 11 Correction Tape 12 CHAPTER 2 THE DISPLAY 14 Status Display 15 Special Display Code Table 15 Display Operations 16 In typewriter mode 16 In word processor mode 16 CHAPTER 3 BASIC TYPING FUNCTIONS 17 Setting the Impact 17 Selecting the Keyboard 17 Dead keys...
... YOUR TYPEWRITER 4 Paper Support Assembly 4 Acoustic Cover 5 Margin scale 5 Glare-ploof plate 5 Top Cover 6 Power 7 Installing the lithium battery 7 Power switch/Diagnostics 8 Cassette Daisy Wheel 9 Cassette Ribbon 11 Correction Tape 12 CHAPTER 2 THE DISPLAY 14 Status Display 15 Special Display Code Table 15 Display Operations 16 In typewriter mode 16 In word processor mode 16 CHAPTER 3 BASIC TYPING FUNCTIONS 17 Setting the Impact 17 Selecting the Keyboard 17 Dead keys...
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... this electronic typewriter will remove the "chore" from the typewriting task and turn on the typewriter and insert a sheet of paper, hold down the SHIFT key and press the PITCH key in the direct type mode. Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on this electronic typewriter the highlight of your working day. • 80 column x 2 line display • Low-profile keyboard • Standard, international and symbol keyboard selection...
... this electronic typewriter will remove the "chore" from the typewriting task and turn on the typewriter and insert a sheet of paper, hold down the SHIFT key and press the PITCH key in the direct type mode. Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on this electronic typewriter the highlight of your working day. • 80 column x 2 line display • Low-profile keyboard • Standard, international and symbol keyboard selection...
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... Key* Typing Pitch Selector Key Keyboard Selector Key* °Margin Release Key Line Indent Key* Left Margin Key Option Key* Right Margin Key Tab Clear Key* Tab Set Key Decimal Tab Set Key* Repeat Key Expand Key* ® Tab Key Paragraph Indent Key* Shift Lock Key Caps Lock Key* Shift Key ® Word Spell Key* ®Find Key* ©Dictionary Add Key* ©7 Dictionary Delete Key* ® Dictionary Print Key* ®Word Scan Key* (i4 Search Key* ©Replace Key* O1 Step Key* t$ Stop Code Key* rt3 Print Key* 15 Code Key C) Spacebar ©Correct Key Manual Correct Key* Word Out Key...
... Key* Typing Pitch Selector Key Keyboard Selector Key* °Margin Release Key Line Indent Key* Left Margin Key Option Key* Right Margin Key Tab Clear Key* Tab Set Key Decimal Tab Set Key* Repeat Key Expand Key* ® Tab Key Paragraph Indent Key* Shift Lock Key Caps Lock Key* Shift Key ® Word Spell Key* ®Find Key* ©Dictionary Add Key* ©7 Dictionary Delete Key* ® Dictionary Print Key* ®Word Scan Key* (i4 Search Key* ©Replace Key* O1 Step Key* t$ Stop Code Key* rt3 Print Key* 15 Code Key C) Spacebar ©Correct Key Manual Correct Key* Word Out Key...
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... cassette (the part closest to you to check on the remaining amount of ribbon. 2. Brother cassette ribbons are available in four different types: Correctable film ribbon (standard with this model) One-time film ribbon Multi-strike film ribbon Nylon ribbon The correctable film ribbon is also available in the cassette to allow you ) into place. Turn the ribbon feed knob again slightly counterclockwise to tighten the ribbon. 4 Notes: 1. Correction Tape The correction tape...
... cassette (the part closest to you to check on the remaining amount of ribbon. 2. Brother cassette ribbons are available in four different types: Correctable film ribbon (standard with this model) One-time film ribbon Multi-strike film ribbon Nylon ribbon The correctable film ribbon is also available in the cassette to allow you ) into place. Turn the ribbon feed knob again slightly counterclockwise to tighten the ribbon. 4 Notes: 1. Correction Tape The correction tape...
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... your typewriter has been placed during operation, such as BOLD, CTR, etc. After these modes, the characters you type are input up to a point six columns before the counter separator. The cursor keys may be printed at the left side, as well as they are first displayed. In word processor mode ... page format, line format, pitch, line space, keyboard and impact settings. When the carrier returns automatically or the RETURN or TAB keys are displayed on the bottom line in the column before the counter separator. They will only be used to scroll the display to a point six columns...
... your typewriter has been placed during operation, such as BOLD, CTR, etc. After these modes, the characters you type are input up to a point six columns before the counter separator. The cursor keys may be printed at the left side, as well as they are first displayed. In word processor mode ... page format, line format, pitch, line space, keyboard and impact settings. When the carrier returns automatically or the RETURN or TAB keys are displayed on the bottom line in the column before the counter separator. They will only be used to scroll the display to a point six columns...
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...to move the carrier to the left margin. Press the CODE + INDEX keys and CODE + R INDEX keys for more paper through, then pull the paper release lever forward. cally cleared. 2. Pressing other than the RETURN, TW/WP, INDEX, R INDEX, S SET, E SET, or P INS key in automatically. 8/ 'Mr "PRESS ...keys. Press the CODE + INDEX keys and CODE + R INDEX keys for smaller increments of paper in the auto paper insert mode cause beep to begin typing. Align the paper until it may be moved manually and automatically lift the paper bail. First turn the platen knob or use the INDEX key...
...to move the carrier to the left margin. Press the CODE + INDEX keys and CODE + R INDEX keys for more paper through, then pull the paper release lever forward. cally cleared. 2. Pressing other than the RETURN, TW/WP, INDEX, R INDEX, S SET, E SET, or P INS key in automatically. 8/ 'Mr "PRESS ...keys. Press the CODE + INDEX keys and CODE + R INDEX keys for smaller increments of paper in the auto paper insert mode cause beep to begin typing. Align the paper until it may be moved manually and automatically lift the paper bail. First turn the platen knob or use the INDEX key...
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... The lever is set the paper release lever in its original position and turn the platen knob and release the paper bail ...fix the position of the cassette ribbon table. Use both hands. Return the paper release lever to keep the sheet as straight as possible. If the sheet is located on the right side of the sheet with the paper guide. Paper thickness control The paper thickness control is not straight, set between the carrier print...Manual paper insert You may need to use the manual method for unusual settings or for when you need to the position desired. Set the paper release...
... The lever is set the paper release lever in its original position and turn the platen knob and release the paper bail ...fix the position of the cassette ribbon table. Use both hands. Return the paper release lever to keep the sheet as straight as possible. If the sheet is located on the right side of the sheet with the paper guide. Paper thickness control The paper thickness control is not straight, set between the carrier print...Manual paper insert You may need to use the manual method for unusual settings or for when you need to the position desired. Set the paper release...
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... the typewriter mode. 2. First use the INDEX, R INDEX, CODE + INDEX and CODE + R INDEX keys to move the carrier to start typing next time. Now hold down the CODE key press the E SET key to place your typewriter into the paper insert mode and the "PRESS RETURN" prompt will not be canceled temporarily by using the INDEX, R INDEX, CODE + INDEX, or CODE + R INDEX key, or manually to...
... the typewriter mode. 2. First use the INDEX, R INDEX, CODE + INDEX and CODE + R INDEX keys to move the carrier to start typing next time. Now hold down the CODE key press the E SET key to place your typewriter into the paper insert mode and the "PRESS RETURN" prompt will not be canceled temporarily by using the INDEX, R INDEX, CODE + INDEX, or CODE + R INDEX key, or manually to...
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...Your typewriter starts printing the horizontal lines first. Press the CODE + T CLR keys and then hold down the REPEAT key to enter the framing mode. Decide where you wish and then press the RETURN key. TYPE NUMBER AND...printed as the numbers you type for the rows and repeat once at the end. Please make sure to type both horizontal and vertical lines, provided that you use an International or Symbol cassette daisy wheel (optionally available). Framing The framing mode allows you to select the correct keyboard. LM TAB TAB TAB RM The carrier will move to the left margin...
...Your typewriter starts printing the horizontal lines first. Press the CODE + T CLR keys and then hold down the REPEAT key to enter the framing mode. Decide where you wish and then press the RETURN key. TYPE NUMBER AND...printed as the numbers you type for the rows and repeat once at the end. Please make sure to type both horizontal and vertical lines, provided that you use an International or Symbol cassette daisy wheel (optionally available). Framing The framing mode allows you to select the correct keyboard. LM TAB TAB TAB RM The carrier will move to the left margin...
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... line. The automatic correction function works on , as well. 38 CEA My friendly Brother electronic t pewriter A You may be corrected, press the CORRECT key. My friendly Brother electronic typewriter You may go back to move on bold, superscript, subscript, superimposed, dead, and underlined characters as necessary. In order to use the automatic correction, first use the SPACEBAR, BKSP, or -3 key to where you wish...
... line. The automatic correction function works on , as well. 38 CEA My friendly Brother electronic t pewriter A You may be corrected, press the CORRECT key. My friendly Brother electronic typewriter You may go back to move on bold, superscript, subscript, superimposed, dead, and underlined characters as necessary. In order to use the automatic correction, first use the SPACEBAR, BKSP, or -3 key to where you wish...
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...: 1. The unbeatable quality and superb performance of this electronic typewriter will remain in that position for the single character being corrected. 2. Hold down the CODE key and press the CORRECT key, and the "MANUAL CORRECTION" prompt will be corrected. Manual corrections work only for you left off typing. Manual correction Manual corrections may be corrected using the R INDEX, 1% SPACEBAR, BKSP, F or -) key as necessary. Then press the character to be performed...
...: 1. The unbeatable quality and superb performance of this electronic typewriter will remain in that position for the single character being corrected. 2. Hold down the CODE key and press the CORRECT key, and the "MANUAL CORRECTION" prompt will be corrected. Manual corrections work only for you left off typing. Manual correction Manual corrections may be corrected using the R INDEX, 1% SPACEBAR, BKSP, F or -) key as necessary. Then press the character to be performed...
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... future use by setting the margins, tabs, pitch, line spacing, etc. Notes: 1. The format values that may not be replaced while the typewriter is low, the following messages are pressed, the format number changes on the display will change to select a format number. Calling a line format from memory Pressing the CODE + FORMAT keys will change the current format setting to the next setting in...
... future use by setting the margins, tabs, pitch, line spacing, etc. Notes: 1. The format values that may not be replaced while the typewriter is low, the following messages are pressed, the format number changes on the display will change to select a format number. Calling a line format from memory Pressing the CODE + FORMAT keys will change the current format setting to the next setting in...
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... move to be printed on one line. C Electronic typewriter .--I Type your typewriter will disappear. Note: If the format is input. Now when the TAB or RETURN keys are pressed, the line will be printed, and on the upper line as follows: Pi Low-profile keyboard, standard, international and symbol keyboards, 4 In the CREATE-N and EDIT modes Press the CODE + P IND keys and a paragraph indent...
... move to be printed on one line. C Electronic typewriter .--I Type your typewriter will disappear. Note: If the format is input. Now when the TAB or RETURN keys are pressed, the line will be printed, and on the upper line as follows: Pi Low-profile keyboard, standard, international and symbol keyboards, 4 In the CREATE-N and EDIT modes Press the CODE + P IND keys and a paragraph indent...
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... the line by pressing CODE + SHIFT + DELETE keys. Text replacement during printing. Your typewriter will appear on the display. Using the the , -->, T and 4, keys, move the cursor past the portion of all the memory Your typewriter can erase a memory file. If, at the left margin, and the message "PLEASE INSERT TEXT OR CHANGE PAPER" will be printed. PRESS RETURN (YES) OR...
... the line by pressing CODE + SHIFT + DELETE keys. Text replacement during printing. Your typewriter will appear on the display. Using the the , -->, T and 4, keys, move the cursor past the portion of all the memory Your typewriter can erase a memory file. If, at the left margin, and the message "PLEASE INSERT TEXT OR CHANGE PAPER" will be printed. PRESS RETURN (YES) OR...
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..., then please replace it with a new one . 2. When I type, the characters do if...? TROUBLESHOOTING Your Brother electronic typewriter has been precision manufactured to give you are faint. 1. Check that the Keyboard setting is installed properly. 3. Check that the cassette daisy wheel is has been switched ON. When I try to see if the cassette ribbon has not run out. Check to make a correction on the display...
..., then please replace it with a new one . 2. When I type, the characters do if...? TROUBLESHOOTING Your Brother electronic typewriter has been precision manufactured to give you are faint. 1. Check that the Keyboard setting is installed properly. 3. Check that the cassette daisy wheel is has been switched ON. When I try to see if the cassette ribbon has not run out. Check to make a correction on the display...
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SPECIFICATIONS Printing Method Printing Speed Typing Pitches Line Spacing Keyboard Memory Paper Capacity Typing Capacity Correction memory Keyboard Copying Capacity Cassette Ribbon Correction Tape Display Memory Backup Memory Backup Battery Power Consumption Typewriter dimensions Typewriter weight Cassette daisy wheel (96 characters) 16 characters per second 10 (maximum 117 characters per line) 12 (maximum 140 characters per line) 15 (maximum 175 characters per line) 1, 1-1/2, and 2 ...
SPECIFICATIONS Printing Method Printing Speed Typing Pitches Line Spacing Keyboard Memory Paper Capacity Typing Capacity Correction memory Keyboard Copying Capacity Cassette Ribbon Correction Tape Display Memory Backup Memory Backup Battery Power Consumption Typewriter dimensions Typewriter weight Cassette daisy wheel (96 characters) 16 characters per second 10 (maximum 117 characters per line) 12 (maximum 140 characters per line) 15 (maximum 175 characters per line) 1, 1-1/2, and 2 ...
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... REFERENCE FOR KEY FUNCTIONS Function ADD ALL TAB CLR ALL PF CLR APPEND BACKSPACE BOLD BS1 CAPS CODE COPY CORRECT CTR CURSOR DR FIE DT SET E FILE END E SET EXPAND EXPR EXPRESS CURSOR Combination Operation CODE + ADD Saves word to user's dictionary (CODE + T CLEAR) Clears all tabs + REPEAT (CODE + PF CLR) Cancels all page formatting stop positions + REPEAT CODE + APPEND Prints data input...
... REFERENCE FOR KEY FUNCTIONS Function ADD ALL TAB CLR ALL PF CLR APPEND BACKSPACE BOLD BS1 CAPS CODE COPY CORRECT CTR CURSOR DR FIE DT SET E FILE END E SET EXPAND EXPR EXPRESS CURSOR Combination Operation CODE + ADD Saves word to user's dictionary (CODE + T CLEAR) Clears all tabs + REPEAT (CODE + PF CLR) Cancels all page formatting stop positions + REPEAT CODE + APPEND Prints data input...
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... the display mode CODE + KB For keyboard selection LINE For line spacing selection CODE + LINE OUT Automatically deletes 1 line CODE + L IND Direct type mode: moves the carrier 5 characters to the right Display mode: moves the cursor 5 columns to the right L MAR Sets the left margin CODE + CORRECT Used to perform manual correction function MARK CODE +INDEX CODE + R INDEX CODE + MOVE M REL OPERATE OPTION PAGE CODE + PAGE For...
... the display mode CODE + KB For keyboard selection LINE For line spacing selection CODE + LINE OUT Automatically deletes 1 line CODE + L IND Direct type mode: moves the carrier 5 characters to the right Display mode: moves the cursor 5 columns to the right L MAR Sets the left margin CODE + CORRECT Used to perform manual correction function MARK CODE +INDEX CODE + R INDEX CODE + MOVE M REL OPERATE OPTION PAGE CODE + PAGE For...
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... SPACE PF CLR PF SET P IND P INS PITCH PRINT RELOC REPEAT REPLACE RETURN R INDEX R MAR RMF S CODE SEARCH DEMO PRINT S FILE SHIFT SHIFT LOCK Combination CODE + P DICT CODE + P END CODE + BKSP Operation Prints contents of user's dictionary For setting the page end in the file For overstrike characters in upper case mode until the SHIFT key is pressed 85 CEA CODE + S FILE Moves the...
... SPACE PF CLR PF SET P IND P INS PITCH PRINT RELOC REPEAT REPLACE RETURN R INDEX R MAR RMF S CODE SEARCH DEMO PRINT S FILE SHIFT SHIFT LOCK Combination CODE + P DICT CODE + P END CODE + BKSP Operation Prints contents of user's dictionary For setting the page end in the file For overstrike characters in upper case mode until the SHIFT key is pressed 85 CEA CODE + S FILE Moves the...
