Toshiba G30 Personal Computer User Manual


 
User’s Manual 5-9
The Keyboard
Temporarily changing modes
If the computer is in Numeric Mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow
Mode by pressing a Shift key, while if it is in Arrow Mode, you can switch
temporarily to Numeric Mode by also pressing a Shift key.
Generating ASCII characters
Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard
operation, but you are able to generate these characters using their specific
ASCII codes.
With the overlay on:
1. Hold down Alt.
2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code of the character you
require.
3. Release Alt - the ASCII character will appear on the display screen.
With the overlay off:
1. Hold down Alt + Fn.
2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code of the character you
require.
3. Release Alt + Fn - the ASCII character will appear on the display
screen.