Using The Keyboard; Normal Vs. Lowercase Option - Radio Shack PC-2 TRS-80 Owner's Manual

Using the Keyboard
The PC-2 keyboard allows you to enter all standard text characters as well as many special key functions.
(SHIFT)
and
~
Normal vs. Lowercase Option
The PC-2 keyboard is usually in Normal (uppercase only) Mode. In this mode, all characters typed on the
keyboard will be uppercase.
To enter the Lowercase Mode, press
~
. At this time, the Lowercase Indicator (SMALL) will light up on the
Display and all letters entered will be lowercase.
To display uppercase letters while in Lowercase Mode, press
(SHIFT)
before pressing a character key. The next
(and only the next) character will be displayed as an uppercase letter. Unless you press
(SHIFT)
again, all
following letters will continue to be lowercase.
To return to Normal Mode, press
~
again. The SMALL light will disappear from the Display and all letters
will be uppercase.
If you need to display a single lowercase letter while in Normal Mode, press
(SHIFT)
and then a letter key. The
letter specified (and only that letter) will be displayed as a lowercase character.
Note: When using lowercase letters, it's important to note that program instructions (commands such as RUN,
etc.) must be uppercase. The PC-2 does not recognize lowercase statements or commands.
20