IBM Selectric Operating Instructions Manual page 39

Reminders
Before
You Begin
sure the electric cord
Be is
correctly
-
the outlet.
plugged into
The the motor control should
- On portion of
be depressed.
Make certain that the Ribbon Position Lever
-
is not "Stencil" position (unless,
in
are typing stencils) and that the Multiple
you
Copy Control Lever
is appropriately set.
the Carrier not turn motor
will
- If
move,
for few seconds, then
a On. With
depress Release
Margin Key or
For Your Typing Ease
Upper arms sloped slightly forward.
-
Forearms
-
on
Back erect, supported
-
Feet the
- flat on
of
course,
Off
switch
On,
Tab
Key.
same slope as keyboard.
backrest.
by
floor.
Typing Touch
start
Begin slowly when you
typing. Keep
your fingers close to the keys
in
position. Tap the keys squarely
using a quick, resilient touch, and relax
finger the instant you contact the
pressure
keys. Practice this
with familiar words or
sentences.
a curved
the center,
in
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