User Guide

Smith Corona Corporation Hardware Basics — 1-3
Paper Support
Your keyboard cover functions as a paper support. Follow the
instructions below to insert the support.
1. Remove the cover from the keyboard if you have not already
done so.
2. Turn the cover upside down and align the tabs with the slots behind
the paper alignment mark (8).
3. Slide the tabs into the slots to provide an angled paper support for
your typing page.
Electrical Plug
Your typewriter has a convenient new feature to protect the cord
during transport. (See “Care and Maintenance” at the back of this
manual.)
1. Remove the plug from the protection slot and unwind the cord
for use.
2. Plug the typewriter into a proper electrical outlet. (Use the correct
electrical current.)
Selecting a Mode
You can type in two different modes. Select the mode you prefer to use
by moving the Mode Selector (3) located to the left of the keyboard.
Type Mode – Typed characters immediately appear on paper. The
display shows a typing scale indicating current print position, margins,
and tabs.
Mem Mode – Characters appear on the display as you type and are
simultaneously saved in the built-in memory so that text can be
reviewed, recalled or edited before printing.
You will learn about these modes in later chapters.
Standby Mode/ Power On
1. The symbol indicates the unit is in Standby mode. The keyboard
is inactive until you select Type or Mem. When you select Type or
Mem, the “on” symbol (|) is displayed. The carrier moves to the
preset left margin.
2. Slide the switch back to Standby ( ) when finished.
Type
Mem
Standby Mode
Type Mode
Memory Mode