User Guide

Smith Corona Corporation Hardware Basics — 1-3

Type

Mem

Standby Mode

Type Mode

Memory Mode

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 Cord

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 the proper electrical outlet. (Use the correct

electrical current.)

NOTE: It is suggested that you unplug the Memory Typewriter if

it will not be used for an extended period of time.

Modes

You can type in three different modes. For Type and Memory Mode,

select the mode you prefer to use by moving the Mode Selector (3)

located to the left of the keyboard up or down. For Line Mode press

Code + Q key.

Standby Mode – Activates/Deactivates keyboard.

Type Mode – Characters are immediately typed on paper. The display

shows a typing scale indicating current print position, margins, and tabs.

Corrections are made by positioning the print hammer.

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. Corrections are made by

positioning cursor.

Line Mode – Characters appear in the display before printing.

Corrections are made by positioning cursor before printing, print

hammer position after.

You will learn about these modes in later chapters.

Code

Line

Line Mode