Epson PX-8 User Manual page 8

1.2.3 The keyboard
The keyboard is accessed by removing the protective cover.
To remove the cover, hold the PX-8 with the keyboard cover towards you and
uppermost, preferably on a level working surface.
Fig. 1.4
Place the thumb of each hand on the top of the cover, with the other fingers
on each side of the cover. Press gently with the index fingers to release the catch
in the top centre (see the arrow in the diagram). Now pull the whole cover
towards you using the both hands so that it slides off.
To replace the cover, place it centrally over the keyboard, so that the edges
of the cover fit evenly on the guides. Push the cover home using the thumbs
applying pressure evenly at both ends. Take care that the cover moves along
the guides. Do not try to force it vertically down.
If
the cover is not in the guides,
take it off and try again. Make sure the cover is fully up against the LCD screen
and the catch has fitted firmly.
The layout of character keys on the PX-8 keyboard varies from country to coun-
try. The layouts available are as follows.
ASCII (USA)
French
German
English
Italian
Danish
Swedish
Norwegian
Spanish
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It is possible to change the display to that of any other country both by setting
a DIP switch and under software control. In this manual, the ASCII keyboard
is used as the standard for explanation.
The PX-8 is equipped with folding legs which makes it possible to change the
keyboard angle. Opening these legs will make the keyboard easier to use when
working with the PX-8 on a table or desk.
Fig. 1.5
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