HP 3562A Operating Manual page 274

The Alpha Mode
When SAVE FILE, RECALL FILE or DELETE FILE is pressed, the HP 3562A shifts into the
alpha mode to allow you to enter the file name. In the alpha mode, all front panel hard keys
(except LINE and HELP) are converted to the blue labels under them, and the following menu
is displayed:
ENTER
SPACE
FORWRD
SPACE
BACKWD
lNSERT
ON OFF
DELETE
CHAR
CLEAR
LINE
AT
POINTR
CANCEL
ALPHA
The number of files stored is limited only by space on the disc. Note that when ENTER is
pressed and the file is saved, recalled or deleted, the Instrument exits the alpha mode, and the
keys return to normal operation.
Saves, recalls or deletes the file, then exits the alpha
mode, A status message is displayed for saving, recalling
and deleting.
Moves the cursor one space forward for editing, Use the
blue "BL" key to add blanks.
Moves the cursor one space backward without erasing
any characters. To erase, use BACK SPACE or DELETE
CHAR.
When this is pressed ON, characters are inserted at the
current cursor position. When pressed OFF, characters
are writen over existing ones.
Deletes the character at the cursor position.
Clears the alpha characters from the cursor position to the
end of the line.
Appears when DELETE FILE or RECALL FILE is
pressed
Aborts the current entry and exits the alpha mode.
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