Upper/Lower Case And Graphics Keys; Programmable Function Keys; Special Keys - Commodore VIC-20 User Manual

UPPER/LOWER CASE and GRAPHICS keys — If you press the
SHIFT and COMMODORE keys at the same time, you put the
VIC into a text mode. You can then use the VIC like an ordinary
typewriter, with full upper and lower case letters, plus all the
graphics on the left side of the keys. The left side graphics are
ideal for creating charts, graphs, and business forms. To get
back into "Upper Case/Full Graphics" mode, press the SHIFT
and COMMODORE keys together.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS — The
four tan keys on the right side of the console
are not defined when you turn on the VIC.
They can be assigned tasks or functions from
within the applications that you create. By
using these keys with and without SHIFT, you
get a total of eight assignable function keys.
Function keys will be mostly used with plug-
in cartridges containing special programs,
but computer programmers can assign these
keys as well
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SPECIAL KEYS — The VIC keyboard also contains special
symbois not found on many typewriters, or even most
computers. Examples are the English "pound" sign ( £ ), pi
{ n ), back arrow {■<—), up arrow ( f ), greater/lesser than
( > < ), and brackets ([ ])
This concludes your tour of the VIC keyboard. Using only
words, it's difficult to convey just how flexible and powerful the
VIC keyboard is. The best way to discover everything the VIC
can do is to begin your own "touring". Experiment with the
keyboard. Try out the various upper/lower case features
mentioned above. See whal you can create with the rich VIC
graphics set. The keyboard is your direct link to the VIC.
Knowing the Keyboard will help you know your VIC 20.
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