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1. 26 Typing Subscripts 1 Press Code Sub 8 The typing position moves down line 2 Type the subscript The carrier returns to the original line NOTE If you superscript or subscript more than one character you must repeat steps 1 and 2 above If you decide not to type a superscript or subscript after activating the feature press Correct to return to the original line Correcting Superscript and Subscript Errors To correct errors made while using Superscript or Subscript 1 Press Back Space to error 2 Activate superscript or subscript 3 Press Code Correct 4 Type the incorrect character It is erased and carrier returns to original line Keyboard II Characters The Keyboard II feature allows you to access the international characters and special symbols that appear on the bottom right of certain keys Accessing Keyboard II Press Code Keyboard II character key For those characters printed above the letters type the KB II character first The print hammer remains in place so you can type a letter below the symbol NOTE You may wish to deactivate the dictionary when typing KBII characters Smith Corona Corporation Spell Right Dictionary Spell Right Dictionary is an electronic dictionary which instantly signals misspelled words WordFind finds misspelled words The Dictionary Each time your typewriter is turned on the dictionary is activated It beeps to alert yo2. 2 Press Code Ind K Unit beeps Type Text When Return is pressed carrier returns to indented position 4 Press Code Ind K Carrier advances one line and returns to the original margin Smith Corona Corporation Position Print Hammer a e y Type Text Y Return Reloc a e Correcting Text Position Print Hammer Ea Type Correction eee J Return Reloc 18 While you are creating text there are several ways to correct errors You can remove characters words or entire lines of text IMPORTANT Bold or Auto Underscore must be reactivated prior to correcting characters with those enhancements or correction will not occur On Line Correction The typewriter can automatically correct all characters in a one line memory buffer You can also correct characters no longer in this Correction Memory buffer with an extra step After correcting an error you can quickly return relocate to your previous typing position IMPORTANT If you changed printwheels be sure to insert the proper printwheel before making corrections Correct Key Use Correct for erasing character s in Correction Memory 1 Position the print hammer on the incorrect character and then press Correct Hold down Correct to continue correcting or press Back Space and then Correct again until all characters are removed 2 Type correction 3 Press Code Reloc Return if necessary to relocate The uni
3. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set more decimal tabs if desired 4 Press Return when all tabs are set Smith Corona Corporation Position Print Hammer e l Position Print Hammer aA Return Reloc 13 ex Tab C Type Text Position Print Hammer Code Tab Ea E28 070s 3 Tab ca 2 hold down Using Tabs Once tabs are set they can be used as you are typing your text 1 Press Tab Tab C to tab location 2 Type text If using a decimal tab type the numbers preceding the decimal point The carrier moves to the left for each number you type If you make a mistake press Tab to start again 3 Type the decimal point The numbers print to this point 4 Type the numbers following the decimal point Clearing a Tab Both types of tabs are cleared the same way 1 Position print hammer to tab setting 2 Press Code Tab Tab C Release immediately Unit beeps Clearing All Tabs Quickly Press and hold Code Tab Tab C until 2 beeps are heard If you are positioned at a tab stop you will hear 3 beeps Smith Corona Corporation Pitch Your typewriter has been designed with triple pitch capabilities To set the Pitch Press Code Tab Set for 10 Pitch Press Code 1 for 12 Pitch Press Code 2 for 15 Pitch Unit beeps when selecting pitch NOTE Your typewriter is set at 10 pitch Change the printwheel if you select another pitch Changing pitch in the middl
4. Ad og to A dog The characters must be in the Correction Memory that is they must be on the current line of text Characters will maintain upper or lower case status when swapped Characters and spaces can also be swapped Bold and Underscore must be activated if swapping characters with these enhancements To use Character Swap 1 Press Back Space to second of the two characters 2 Press Code to swap a character with the preceding one The print hammer relocates to the right of the swapped character 3 Press Code Reloc Return if necessary to relocate NOTE If you try to swap non adjacent characters the Shift Lock light will flash Press any key and the light will stop flashing Smith Corona Corporation i aA eee J Return Reloc 21 Word Swap Word Swap allows you to reverse the order of two words or group of alpha characters immediately adjacent to one another on a line within Correction Memory For example To or be not to be To be or not to be Words that are transposed must be separated by a single space Characters such as a hyphen and apostrophe are considered part of a word If you use any other symbol at the end of a word or between words such as a number punctuation etc the Shift Lock light will flash to indicate an error If you try to swap non adjacent words the Shift Lock light will flash Press any key and the light will stop flashing
5. Jm A WARNING Use Smith Corona brand H Series supplies Con 42 Use of non Smith Corona brand or manufactured supplies or accessories will not except as noted below void this warranty THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID if the typewriter is damaged or rendered wholly or partially inoperable as a result of using a non Smith Corona supply or accessory item s Your Smith Corona typewriter uses Ribbon and Correcting Cassettes with the Right Ribbon System feature Smith Corona s patented Right Ribbon System feature assures that the right combination of ribbon and correcting cassette is inserted in the typewriter e Assures use of Correctable film with Lift Off correction Assures use of Multi Strike film with Cover Up correction For example Correctable film ribbon with Cover Up correcting cassette If a mismatched set is inserted the ribbon cassette cannot be fully or properly inserted into your typewriter The exclusive Right Ribbon System feature using the patented Smith Corona Ribbon and Correcting Cassettes is designed to make changing ribbons and correcting tapes quick easy and error free Because of Smith Corona s patented correcting tape feed mechanism the lift off correcting cassette has approximately two times the yield of spooled tapes found in other machines Replace the ribbon cassette when a different colored portion begins to unwind from the Cassette Be sure to use the Right Ribbon System combinatio
6. Correctable Film Ribbon Cassettes 41 Multi Strike Ribbon Cassettes is Start Rite vated a atte Changeable Printwheels ccsee Important Papers Safe Operating Recommendations 43 Product Consumer Warranty 0scece 44 Limited Warranty 7 90 Day Warranty sssssssssssssesssessresssesstess 44 Limited Warranty s ssssssesssssssssserssteesse 44 Smith Corona Corporation Hardware Basics Typewriter Diagram IMPORTANT Be sure to save all packing materials If you move or ship the typewriter it should be repacked in the original carton To secure the unit for transport see Care and Maintenance This diagram depicts only basic features For information on coded features see specific chapters or Quick Reference Guide on back cover 1 Handle 2 Keyboard Cover Paper Support 3 Sound Shield 4 Power Switch 5 Typing Scale 6 Platen Knob Variable Line Spacer 7 Keyboard 8 Paper Alignment Mark 9 Platen 10 Carrier Mechanism 11 Paper Release Lever Product appearance and or specifications are subject to change without notice Smith Corona Corporation 5 Setting Up Before you can use your typewriter you must remove the packing materials from the carrier mechanism This is essential to the proper functioning of your typewriter Do not turn the unit on until you have released the carrier mechanism 10 Follow the steps listed below using the typewrite
7. Smith Corona Corporation Selecting Volume Control The typewriter will sound a beep when you activate certain features or type a word the unit does not recognize see The Dictionary You can adjust the volume of these beeps by pressing and holding Code while pressing the V key until the volume setting you wish is reached or the volume is turned off When turned off no beeps will be heard The volume has been set to a medium level at the factory Each time you turn your typewriter on it will be reset for the medium volume Turning the Typewriter Off When typing is completed move the power switch to Standby We suggest you unplug the typewriter if it will not be used for an extended period of time Smith Corona Corporation a J Keyboard Diagram zoel LPL ALP PP Ul elf eal TPP e E E TP ETE E TC 10 eas aia ales HO Shift Paper In Lock gt Caps Lock press again Lock K Caps Lock 1 Tab Set 7 Spacebar Halfspace 2 Tab Tab Clear 8 WordEraser LineEraser 3 Lock Caps Lock 9 Correct 4 Shift Paper In 10 Shift Paper Out 5 Code 11 Return Relocate 6 Margin L R 12 Back Space Code Key The Code key is used in combination with other keys to activate features Code key combinations are activated by pressing and holding the Code key while pressing the second key For a complete list of Code functions see the back of this manual Shift Keys
8. PS Please sign the enclosed documents WS Please write soon ER Please use the enclosed envelope for your reply Smith Corona Corporation RR Return receipt requested Salutations and Closings AF Affectionately BR Best regards CG Congratulations CO Cordially CY Cordially yours MI Dear Miss MR Dear Mr DM Dear Mr and Mrs RS Dear Mrs MS Dear Ms SM Dear Sir or Madam GY Gratefully yours HB Happy Birthday HH Happy Holidays KR Kind regards MC Merry Christmas and Happy New Year RY Respectfully yours SC Sincerely SY Sincerely yours VS Very sincerely yours VT Very truly yours VB With our very best wishes VR Yours very respectfully YV Yours very truly YT Yours truly Holidays XM Christmas ID Independence Day HA Halloween HK Hanukkah LD Labor Day MD Memorial Day NY New Year s Day Smith Corona Corporation TD Thanksgiving Day Months and Days JA FB AU SE Oc NO DE MO TU WD TS FR SA SN January February August September October November December Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Thank You Phrases TY TH TL TR TV ET TO Thank you Thank you for your help Thank you for your letter Thank you for your recent inquiry Thank you very much I want to express my thanks I would like to take this opportunity to 33 Care and Maintenance Ribbon Cassette and SEA Correcting Cassette Ribbon System
9. Press Shift while typing an alpha key to type upper case letters or to type the characters located on the top of certain keys such as Lock Key Press Lock to type continuously in upper case characters The Lock light will come on when Lock is pressed To deactivate Lock press Lock or a Shift key The light goes out Smith Corona Corporation Indicator Light The Shift Lock light will flash to indicate an error condition See the chart below on how to deactivate it The typewriter sound shield Snap sound shield shut is not closed properly The typewriter has received Press either Shift or Code an incorrect command You typed an error or a Correct word or type a word not in the dictionary if space activated Refer to the appropriate section in this manual for proper instructions Caps Lock Key The Caps Lock feature enables you to type both numbers and capital letters without accessing the Shift keys Activating Caps Lock 1 Press Code Caps Lock A beep is heard and the Shift Lock Light goes on 2 Type your text All letters will print in upper case All numbers and punctuation will print normally 3 Press Code Caps Lock or Caps Lock to deactivate Caps Lock NOTE If Shift is pressed lower case characters and other punctuation symbols on the top of the number keys can be accessed Repeat Action All keys will automatically repeat when held down except the following Keybo
10. and the unit will type the phrase A list of all the abbreviations available follows the instructions You may use Bold Underline or Caps Lock to enhance this text if you activate it before inserting the abbreviation NOTE The Abbreviation feature can not be activated when the Auto Center or Decimal Tab features are activated To activate the Abbreviation feature 1 Position the print hammer where you want the phrase to appear 2 Press Code Abbr X to activate the Abbreviation feature A beep is heard NOTE If you wish to exit the feature prior to typing in a label or after the first character of the label is entered simply press Code Abbr X to deactivate the feature 3 Type the two character abbreviation Both upper or lower case characters are accepted If you make a mistake on the first character of the abbreviation press Correct or WordEraser If the second character typed is incorrect the unit beeps and the Shift Lock light flashes Reenter the full two character abbreviation again 4 Phrase prints and the feature is deactivated The abbreviation however will not print Once the phrase is printed it will be in the correction buffer on the line Smith Corona Corporation a e 31 Abbreviation Lists General Words and Phrases Labels in upper or lower case accepted AM Air Mail AP Appendix AN Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated AS as soon as possible BI Bibliogr
11. to ON 1 The carrier 10 moves to the preset left margin Inserting Paper NOTE Your typewriter handles 12 wide paper and a 9 typing line Standard bond paper stock is recommended for best quality Copier paper erasable bonds and very heavily textured bond papers do not print well with Correctable Film Ribbons For these papers we recommend High Density Correctable or Multi Strike Film If typing stencils use those specifically designed for daisywheel printers 1 Insert paper securely in the slot behind the platen 9 against the paper alignment mark For 12 wide paper center on the platen area 2 Press Code Left Shifti Paper In Paper automatically advances to approximately one inch from the top of the page Smith Corona Corporation Shif CD 3 Advance the paper by using the Index Up Down feature or Return key 4 Push the paper release lever 11 back and straighten the paper if necessary Return lever to original position Automatically Ejecting Paper When you reach the end of a page you can automatically eject your paper by pressing Code Right Shift Paper Out key The paper begins ejecting immediately NOTE The platen may rotate a few seconds after ejecting paper Platen Knob Variable Line Spacer Rotate the platen knob to position the paper up or down at variable line positions You should not use this feature if you are using the end of page warning option
12. option replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor Proof of Purchase will be required Limited Warranty Following the first 90 days from the date of purchase and thereafter until 1 year from the date of purchase Smith Corona will replace any defective part at no charge There will be a standard charge for labor and the cost of transportation IMPORTANT This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse or abuse any modification or alteration including attaching the unit to other than the recommended receptacle or voltage nor does it cover ribbon replacement or cleaning of the unit THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WHEN SERVICE OR REPAIRS ARE PERFORMED BY A NON AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION This warranty does not cover shipping expenses to and from a service location NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES You may obtain warranty service through one of our service locations To obtain the location of the nearest Service Center call toll free 1 800 448 1018 The toll free number operates Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Eastern Time Simply take or ship the unit prepaid to the nearest service location Damage occurring during transit is not covered by this warranty NOTE No other warranty written or verbal is authorized by Smith Corona This warranty applies to units sold in the United States and Puerto Rico only This warranty gives you sp
13. Medium Impression Control Code M Moves Carrier to Tab Locations Manual Underscore 1 Line Spacing Paper Insert Code Left Shift Paper In Paper Eject Code Right Shift Paper Out Relocate to previous typing position Code Return Relocate Right Margin Code Margin Self Demonstration Code Z Set 10 Pitch Pica Code Tab S Set 12 Pitch Elite Code 1 Set 15 Pitch Micro Code 2 Set Decimal Tab Code O D Tab Set Regular Tabs Tab S Single Line Spacing Code 3 Stop LineEraser Code S Subscript Code 8 Superscript Code 9 Typing Position Up Code 6 Typing Position Down Code 7 WordFind Code F Word Swap Code Comma Underscore All Code Equal Underscore Word Code Hyphen Volume Control Code V 799548 NAEL NACD Printed in USA
14. My Most Popular Features Sima Wo er S a a a Correcting Cassette Easy to change and snap into place Automatic Memory Correction Instant correction WordEraser Erases an entire word Spell Right Dictionary Identifies spelling errors Self Demonstration Activate this Self Demonstration Program and discover my most popular features This built in Demo is easy to use Follow the instructions below 1 Insert Paper 2 Press and hold Code while pressing Z 3 Release both This User s Manual should be used with the following models Spellmate 500 and Spellmate 700 Both the software contained in this model and this User s Manual are protected by Copyright Smith Corona Corporation 1994 Smith Corona Corporation Table of Contents Hardware Basics Typewriter Diagram s ssssesrsrsserrseesrersresssess Setting Up esse iee ana i ei Paper Support uu Turning the Typewriter On Inserting Paper Automatically Ejecting Paper siR Platen Knob Variable Line Spacer 8 Selecting Volume Control ccccceeeees Turning the Typewriter Off a Keyboard Diagram c ccccceceseesesteseeseeees Code Key iaia it e a Shift Keys Lock Key 10 Indicator Light 11 Caps Lock Key 0004 ald Activating Caps Lock wl Repeat Action ccccccsesesceeseeeeneseenens 11 Format Margins and Tab c ccccescssessessesestesteseseees 12 Margins v2 C
15. S HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED by a qualified service technician There are no user serviceable parts inside TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK never insert metal objects such as screwdrivers paper clips nail files etc inside the unit For safety s sake never place any object inside the unit BEFORE REACHING INTO THE CARRIER PATH AREA always switch to Standby or Off depending on the model KEEP FINGERS HAIR JEWELRY etc away from the carrier area when in operation IF THE UNIT IS DROPPED the insulation system may be disturbed Have the unit checked by a qualified service technician before using it again DO NOT remove the housing from the unit AVOID PLACING THE UNIT near an excessively warm or humid location IF LIQUIDS ARE SPILLED OR SPLASHED on the unit immediately unplug it Have the unit checked by a qualified service technician BEFORE CLEANING any part of your unit make sure it is unplugged WHEN FINISHED TYPING switch to Standby or Off Unplug unit if it is not to be used for an extended period Unplug unit for a complete cut from the main electrical circuit WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do NOT expose unit to rain or moisture Smith Corona Corporation 43 Product Consumer Warranty Limited Warranty 90 Day Warranty Smith Corona warrants this typewriter against defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase for use and agrees to repair or at our
16. Up Index Down This feature moves the paper up or down in increments equal to the current line space setting This feature is useful to maintain accurate line spacing when correcting errors on different lines Also it is necessary to use this feature instead of the platen knob when End of Page Warning is activated so the unit can keep track of lines To use Index Up Down 1 Press Code Up 6 to move the typing position up paper down 2 Press Code Down 7 to move the typing position down paper up NOTE These are repeating keys If they are held down the paper will continue to move up or down Auto Return You can program your typewriter to automatically return at the end of each line When a space or hyphen is typed in the warning zone which begins five spaces before the right margin the carrier automatically returns to the next line For lengthy words falling at the end of the line simply type a hyphen as you normally would and the carrier returns automatically To activate Auto Return 1 Press Code Return Back Space Unit beeps 2 Type text Do not press Return at the end of a line Deactivating Auto Return Press Code Return Back Space Smith Corona Corporation Abbreviation Feature The Abbreviation feature allows you to quickly insert a pre programmed word or phrase into your document For example if you frequently find yourself typing Best Regards you can insert its abbreviation
17. Words will maintain original upper lower case status For example WORD great great WORD Bold and Underscore must be activated to swap words with these enhancements NOTE Words can only be up to 25 characters in length To use Word Swap 1 Press Back Space to any character in the second word 2 Press Code amp to swap it with preceding word The print hammer locates to the right of the right most word that was swapped 3 Press Code Reloc Return if necessary to relocate Smith Corona Corporation Off Line Correction You can use the Off Line Correction feature to correct several characters on previous lines IMPORTANT If End of Page Option is activated do not use the platen knob when positioning the print hammer on the line where the error is located as the line count may be inaccurate To correct an error not in the Correction Memory 1 Press Code Up 6 Down 7 or Return to position the print hammer on the line containing the incorrect character 2 Press Back Space or Spacebar to incorrect character See note next page for enhanced text Press Code Correct The unit beeps Retype the incorrect character to remove it Type the correct character E 00 ee 22 Press Code Reloc Return if necessary to relocate Forward Correct To correct several characters or words not in Correction Memory 1 Press Code Up 6 Down 7 or Return to position the print hammer on the li
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19. ard II characters Smith Corona Corporation Lock K ee SES RRRRRR 11 Position Desired Left Margin Margin L R Position Desired Right Margin ED a 12 Each time you turn on your typewriter a preset format is activated It is set for general typing purposes These settings remain active until you change them Margins and Tabs Margins Margins are preset depending on your pitch setting They are 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch Pica Elite Micro Left Margin 12 14 18 Right Margin 72 86 108 Changing Margins When you need to change the margins follow the instructions below 1 Press Spacebar to desired left margin 2 Press Margin Unit beeps 3 Press Spacebar to desired right margin 4 Press Code Margin The unit beeps NOTE Your typewriter will beep once to signal that you are 5 spaces from the right hand margin Smith Corona Corporation Tabs You can set up to eight tabs either regular or decimal Tabs may be set outside of margins Regular Tab Decimal Tab Stop This is 123 56 a Regular 12 47 Tab 2 09 Regular Tabs Regular tabs justify text at the tab stop To set a regular tab 1 Position print hammer to desired location 2 Press Tab S Unit beeps Decimal Tabs Decimal tabs are used to align numbers with the decimal point To set a decimal tab 1 Position the print hammer at desired location 2 Press Code D Tab O Unit beeps
20. cassette and correcting cassette 3 Locate the print hammer release lever left of print hammer Pull the lever forward until the print hammer mechanism springs away from the printwheel 4 Lift the printwheel out 36 Smith Corona Corporation Inserting a Printwheel 1 Drop printwheel between print hammer and typing guide with type style name facing you 2 Push the print hammer release lever back until the print hammer mechanism snaps into place 3 Replace the ribbon cassette and correcting cassette 4 Return the sound shield to its original position The unit should automatically reinitialize If this does not occur check to make sure the sound shield is closed securely and if necessary turn your unit off and then on again Cleaning Do not attempt to disassemble the typewriter to clean it IMPORTANT Always unplug the machine before using cleaning solutions on its surfaces Printwheel To remove residue dip the characters into a small container of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and wipe with a clean dry cloth Do not soak the printwheel Platen Wipe surface with a clean cloth dampened with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol Cover Keyboard Sound Shield To clean the cover or keyboard dampen a sponge with a mild ammonia or soap solution DO NOT use household cleaners containing chlorinated compounds DO NOT spray anything directly on the product WARNING Keep all sol
21. e of a line erases Correction Memory However after the new pitch is selected Correction Memory begins again Line Spacing Each time you turn the typewriter on it is set for single line spacing You can change line spacing to 1 line spacing or double line spacing To change line spacing Press Code 3 for single line spacing Press Code 4 for 1 4 line spacing Press Code 5 for double line spacing Unit beeps when selecting line spacing Smith Corona Corporation 10 ca 10 Pitch Code E G 12 Pitch Code E 15 U itch Cod ode E G Single Line Th Code G One and a Half Line Code eC G Double Line 15 c e Light g Medium ag Heavy a a ee aM Paper In lt a g Impression Control Impression control is the force used by the print mechanism to strike the paper When you turn the typewriter on impression control is set at medium You can change to light or heavy impression It is recommended that you select heavy impression when typing stencils or carbons and when using Script or Orator printwheels For normal typing use medium impression To set impression control Press Code L for light impression Press Code M for medium impression Press Code H for heavy impression The unit beeps when Impression Control is changed NOTE Standard bond paper stock is recommended for best quality Copier paper erasable b
22. e unit into the box and tape it shut 3 In large letters address the package for shipment to the nearest service location Remember to include your return address and retain your shipping receipt If you do not have the original packing materials 1 Use box slightly larger than the typewriter 2 Place the unit in a large plastic bag 3 Place at least 2 of packing material in the bottom of the box for cushioning 4 Place the typewriter inside the box and fill the sides and top with more packing material 2 of material on all sides 5 Seal carton using either filament tape or wide plastic tape 6 Address the package for shipment to the nearest service location Remember to include your return address and retain your shipping receipt Smith Corona Corporation Supplies and Accessories Smith Corona produces the following Supplies and Accessories WARNING Use Smith Corona H Series supplies which have been designed specifically for this product Use of non Smith Corona supplies may render the unit inoperable Correctable Film Ribbon Cassettes For UNMATCHED SHARPNESS AND CLARITY use Smith Corona black Correctable Film Ribbon Cassettes and lift off errors with Smith Corona Lift Off Correcting Cassettes Correctable Film Ribbon is transferred to the paper when typing and can be used only once Stock No Correctable Black Film Ribbon for clean correction and general purpose typing applications Y
23. ecific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you Smith Corona Corporation 839 Route 13 South P O Box 2090 Cortland New York 13045 0980 WARNING Use Smith Corona H Series supplies Use of non Smith Corona brand or manufactured supplies or accessories will not except as noted below void this warranty THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID if the typewriter is damaged or rendered wholly or partially inoperable as a result of using a non Smith Corona supply or accessory item s 44 Smith Corona Corporation FCC The following information is provided to you in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Federal Communications Commission Questions concerning this information can be directed to Smith Corona Corporation by writing Smith Corona Corporation 839 Route 13 South Box 2090 Cortland NY 13045 NOTE This typewriter generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B typewriter in accordance with the specifications in Sub part J of Part 15 of FCC
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25. hanging Margins 12 Tabs sheinn 13 Regular Tabs 13 Decimal Tabs 13 Using Tabs 14 Clearing a Tab ccscsceseeeeeeeeenesees 14 Clearing All Tabs Quickly 0 14 Pitch X Lime Spacing sisit 15 Impression Control c ccccececesceseesesteseeseesees 16 End of Page Warning cccccseeseeeeteetees 16 Deactivating the End of Page Warning 16 Auto Indent seisseen 17 Setting Temporary Indents 00 17 Correcting Text On Line Correction cccscecceeeesteeeesees 18 Correct Key WordEraser Key ssssssssssssssssesssssessstersee 19 LineEraser Key cccccesescesteeeteeeeeeneeees To Stop LineEraser Half Space siiente iaei 20 Adding a Character c cccccesessescees 20 Removing a Character a Character Swap ccsceccscesceestestesesteseeseenees Word SWap cccecceccesceseseseeesteseetesteseeneseenes 2 Off Line Correction Forward Correct Smith Corona Corporation Enhanced Text Old 2s cass st Sheen Mts Ces hak 24 Auto Unde rscore cccccceeccesceessesteseeesseseeeees 24 Activating Word Underscore 24 Activating Underscore All 24 Manual Underscore 24 Auto Center cccccceces R20 Superscript SubSCTIPt 0 0 ccceeeeseeeetesteseeee 25 Typing Superscript ccccsceseeeeeeees 25 Typing Subscripts cccecesceeseeseeeses 26 Correcting Superscript and Subscript Errors csccssessesesseseeeetesees Keyboard II Characters ty Acc
26. ields approximately 25 more characters per cassette than High Density Correctable Film Ribbon Correctable Film Ribbon Dual Pack s sseeseseessseeseseierssrereresrsrrsrsrrrrsrsersrerrereresre 21000 Correctable Film Ribbon 6 Pack sssesssseeseeisreisrsierssrsrsrsrsrrsrsrrnrsrrerersrererrre 67108 High Density Correctable Black Film Ribbon for bolder darker print Especially for use on difficult to image papers i e rough textured slick surfaced papers High Density Correctable Film Dual Pack s sesssssssssssssssesresrssrisressessessesses 21010 Lift Off Correcting Cassette Single Pack S Packe T E A E E Multi Strike Ribbon Cassettes FOR HIGHER CHARACTER YIELD Use Smith Corona Multi Strike Ribbon Cassettes and cover up errors with Smith Corona Cover Up Correcting Cassettes Mullti Strike Black Ribbon 0 ccceccccscesscesscesecesecssecssecsscessccsscesesesseesecsseeeseesseesseess 21025 Cover Up Correcting Cassette viicscsicsccssscenpessvaveccrstvesiverecscsvecntevesutsiecictitonsracserse 21065 Smith Corona Corporation 41 Start Rite Start Rite n meonta aa a a E adnate ER 63503 3 Printwheels Presidential 12 Tempo 10 Script 10 12 4 Correctable Film Ribbon Cassettes 1 Lift Off Correcting Cassette Start Rite ID oeri is eke kia ie ee es 67173 2 Printwheels Script 10 12 Letter Gothic 10 12 3 Correctable Film Ribbon Cassettes 1 Lift Off Correcting Cassette Start Rite kit contents vary by co
27. ified to perform this function may be in violation of the safety and emission rules and regulations NOTE This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications For your convenience and protection make a record of the model number and serial number The serial number is located on the inside of the typewriter on the bottom right side Use these numbers when ordering supplies and accessories and for identification in case of theft Model Name Serial Number Date of Purchase Smith Corona Corporation 1994 Smith Corona Corporation 45 SMITH ME EMTA A Quick Reference Guide Function Command Abbreviation Code X Auto Return Code Back Space Bold Code B Center Code Zero 0 Caps Lock Code Lock Character Swap Code Period Clear One or All Tabs Code Tab Tab C Corrects Character s On line Correct Corrects One Character Off line Code Correct Corrects Word s On line WordEraser Dictionary Code D Double Line Spacing Code 5 End of Page Warning Code P P End Erase one line of text LineEraser Code WordEraser Forward Correct Code Correct twice Half Space Code Spacebar Heavy Impression Control Code H Indent Code K Ind Keyboard II Code Desired Keyboard II character Left Margin Margin Light Impression Control Code L
28. n Correctable Film with Lift Off Correction When using Correctable film ribbon cassettes use Smith Corona Lift Off correcting cassettes Lift Off tape removes your errors quickly and cleanly It will not remove the print of a Multi Strike ribbon Lift Off correcting cassettes have a yellow cut out on the lower right See Supplies and Accessories Multi Strike Film with Cover Up Correction When using Multi Strike film ribbon cassettes use Smith Corona Cover Up correcting cassettes Cover Up tape covers your errors neatly and quickly Cover Up correcting cassettes have a pink cut out on the lower right See Supplies and Accessories 34 Smith Corona Corporation Removing the Ribbon Cassette Replace the ribbon cassette when a different colored portion begins to unwind from it 1 Tilt sound shield toward you 2 Grasp cassette on both sides 3 Lift cassette STRAIGHT up and out Inserting the Ribbon Cassette 1 Turn the gear wheel on the bottom of the cassette in the direction indicated to tightly wind the cassette 2 Turn the cassette over with the name face up and the ribbon toward the print hammer 3 Set the cassette in the carrier while guiding the ribbon between the printwheel and the typing guide Press down Ribbon snaps into place 4 Return the sound shield to its original position Be sure it snaps into place NOTE Stencils designed specifically for daisywheel typewriters perform best when the p
29. ne containing the incorrect characters or words 2 Press Back Space or Spacebar to the first incorrect character Press Code Correct twice Two beeps are heard 4 Retype the error to remove it As you type the typewriter erases each character You may have to adjust typing speed so that the typewriter removes characters correctly 5 When all characters are erased press Code Correct The print hammer returns to the location where you activated forward correct Type the correction Press Code Reloc Return if necessary to relocate Smith Corona Corporation Position Print Hammer a a Retype Incorrect Character l Type Correct Character Y Gi Return Position Print Hammer e ca twice Retype Error o o ee EE Type Correction es Return Reloc 23 Enhanced Text ee AE All Cod a Shift Paper In i 24 You can enhance your text by using Bold Auto Center Underscore or a different Typestyle or Pitch IMPORTANT Bold and Auto Underscore must be activated before correcting characters having these enhancements Bold This feature is used for highlighting text To use Bold 1 Press Code Bold B Unit beeps 2 Type text 3 Press Code Bold B to deactivate Bold Auto Underscore You can automatically underscore just the words or the words and spaces using the Auto Underscore feature Activating Word Undersco
30. onds and very heavily textured bond papers do not print well with Correctable Film Ribbons For these papers we recommend High Density Correctable or Multi Strike Film If typing stencils use those specifically designed for daisywheel printers End of Page Warning You can program your typewriter to beep 1 from the bottom of 11 paper After you hear the beep do not attempt to add additional lines of text To set the End of Page Warning 1 Press Code P End P Unit beeps 2 Insert paper using Code Paper In Shift IMPORTANT Do not use the platen knob while using the End of Page feature If you do the line count will be inaccurate Use the Automatic Paper Insert feature to insert paper To adjust the typing position use Code Index Up Code Index Down or Return The line counter is reset each time you use the Automatic Paper Insert feature Deactivating the End of Page Warning Press Code P End P The unit does not beep Smith Corona Corporation Auto Indent Your typewriter can set a temporary left margin In the example below the second paragraph automatically indents twelve spaces Section V This section evaluates th Bold Print feature Research indicates that boldfaced text is a popular and frequently used feature on the typewriter It improves the appearance of letters and documents Setting Temporary Indents 1 Press Spacebar or Tab to position print hammer to indent location
31. oration Spell Right 1 Type text as usual When you misspell a word or type one that is not found in the dictionary a two toned beep is heard and the Shift Lock light flashes 2 Press Correct or WordEraser The corrected word will also be checked Turning Off On Spell Right To turn the dictionary off Press Code amp D No beep is heard To turn it back on Press Code amp D again A beep is heard WordFind When you type very fast you may type a few words after you hear the beep signal an incorrect word You can use WordFind to locate an error made within Correction Memory To Find an incorrect word 1 Press Code Find F The print hammer glides back to the incorrect word 2 Press Correct or WordEraser 3 Press Code Find F to locate other errors When you press Code Find F and there are no more errors the print hammer automatically returns to your previous typing position NOTE Changing pitch in the middle of a line or using the Half Space feature deletes Correction Memory After a pitch change or the use of a half space the Find feature will not operate on text entered prior to the pitch change or use of a half space The Find feature will operate only on the current line Smith Corona Corporation c e aA 29 Other Features c mo ie Ea Ea s o 3 c Return cm 30 Your typewriter also has Index Up Down and Auto Return Index
32. orrect i Quick brown fox 20 Half Space The Half Space feature is used when making corrections when you omit a character or type one too many When the Half Space feature is activated the typing position moves a half space to the right Regular spacing returns when the Half Space feature is deactivated NOTE When you activate the Half Space feature the character Correction Memory is erased The typewriter remembers the half spaced characters until the Half Space feature is deactivated Then the typewriter begins to remember normally spaced characters again Adding a Character 1 Press Correct or WordEraser to erase error 2 Press Backspace to position the carrier one space before the first character of the erased word 3 Press Code Halfspace Spacebar Print hammer advances a half space 4 Type correct word 5 Press Code Halfspace Spacebar Removing a Character 1 Press Correct or WordEraser to erase error 2 Press Code Halfspace Spacebar Print hammer advances a half space 3 Type the correct word 4 Press Code Halfspace Spacebar NOTE Before activating the Half Space feature on another line you have to remove the error using off line correction procedures See Off Line Correction Smith Corona Corporation Character Swap Character Swap allows you to correct immediately adjacent transposed letters For example you can quickly change Teh to The and
33. r diagram for reference The numbers on the diagram correspond to those in the instructions 1 Remove keyboard cover 2 from the typewriter The cover also functions as a paper support See Paper Support 2 Tilt the sound shield 3 toward you 3 Remove the rubber band left side first from the tabs 4 Remove the carrier restraint card 5 Remove the ribbon cassette If the typewriter S _ ribbon is slack advance it by turning the gear wheel on the bottom of the cassette in the direction indicated see illustration Place the cassette back on the carrier and return the sound shield to its original position You will hear it snap into place a Smith Corona Corporation Paper Support Your keyboard cover also functions as a paper support 1 Remove the cover from the keyboard if you have not already done so 2 Turn the cover upside down and align the tabs with the slots behind the paper alignment mark 8 3 Slide the tabs into the slots to provide an angled paper support for your typing page Turning the Typewriter On The electrical cord is stored on the back of the unit Remove the plug from the protective slot and unwind the cord for use 1 Plug the typewriter into a proper electrical outlet Use the correct electrical current 2 The amp symbol indicates the unit is in Standby mode This means your keyboard is inactive until you select ON 1 Move the power switch 4
34. re 1 Press Code Word _ Unit beeps 2 Type text 3 Press Code Word _ to deactivate Underscore Activating Underscore All 1 Press Code All Unit beeps 2 Type text 3 Press Code All to deactivate Underscore Manual Underscore You can manually go back and underscore text 1 Position print hammer under the first character of the text to be underscored 2 Press Shift Smith Corona Corporation Auto Center This feature automatically centers text between current margins To use Auto Center 1 Press Code Center 0 Unit beeps The carrier moves to the center 2 Type the text The carrier will back space in half space increments for each character typed 3 Press Return Text types onto the page automatically centered 4 Press Return again to move to the next line and return to normal margins NOTE If you make a mistake press Code Center to restart centering If you decide not to center text press Return prior to entering text Press Return again to return to the left margin Superscript Subscript Your typewriter easily creates superscript and subscript characters Typing Superscripts 1 Press Code Super 9 The typing position moves up line 2 Type the superscript The carrier returns to the original line Smith Corona Corporation Reloc Super x 25 Activate Superscript or Subscript ED aa Type Correct Character
35. rint ribbon is inserted To determine which brand best fits your individual requirements check with your office supplies retailer Correcting Cassette Replace the correcting cassette when a different colored portion unwinds from the right spool Be sure to use the Right Ribbon System combination Removing the Correcting Cassette 1 Tilt sound shield toward you and remove the print ribbon cassette 2 Grasp the correcting cassette on both sides as shown Lift it up and out Smith Corona Corporation 35 Inserting a New Correcting Cassette 1 Turn appropriate gear wheel on bottom of the correcting cassette in direction indicated by arrows to wind tightly 2 Hold correcting cassette using both hands as shown with the Smith Corona name facing up 3 Guide correcting tape between the printwheel and typing guide and position left gear wheel on left mount and right gear wheel on right mount 4 Snap correcting cassette securely in place IMPORTANT After the cassette is mounted tighten slack in tape by moving red plastic lever toward platen The lever is located under left side of cassette towards the platen Repeat as many times as necessary 5 Replace ribbon cassette Be sure printwheel and print hammer are secure 6 Return sound shield to its original position Be sure it is closed securely Printwheels Removing the Printwheel 1 Tilt sound shield toward you 2 Remove the ribbon
36. rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this typewriter does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the typewriter off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the typewriter with respect to the receiver Move the typewriter away from the receiver Plug the typewriter into a different outlet so that typewriter and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 00 00345 4 NOTICE Any modification or alteration of a typewriter which allows electronic communication with a computer or attaching it to a receptacle or module interface which is not recommended will void Smith Corona s warranty on this product to the extent that any such modification may be related to a failure Some typewriters are not designed as computer printers and when mod
37. son the carrier mechanism inside the typewriter must be stabilized to prevent movement The typewriter as a whole must be properly protected from shipping and handling hazards Use original packing material to pack the unit Stabilizing the Carrier Mechanism 1 Unplug the unit 2 Tilt the sound shield toward you 3 Select a rubber band to secure the print mechanism 4 Place the rubber band around the tab on the right side of the carrier mechanism 5 Stretch the rubber band over the top of the mechanism and around the tab on the left side 6 Move the carrier to the right end of the machine until it locks into place You will hear it click into place 7 Wrap the cord around the cord wrap panel approximately three 3 times Some excess cord will remain loose 8 Secure the plug in the protection slot and snap the cord into the cord restraint 9 Tuck the excess cord up under the lip 10 Return the sound shield to its original position and tape shut 11 Place the keyboard cover on the typewriter Your typewriter is ready for packing NOTE If the carrier cannot be put into the correct position ball up single sheets of newspaper and insert them on each side of the carrier until all open spaces are filled to capacity Smith Corona Corporation 39 40 Packing the Typewriter Pack the typewriter in the original materials if possible 1 Place both foam end caps on the unit 2 Insert th
38. t beeps NOTE You erase Correction Memory when you turn off the typewriter press Return change pitch or use the Half Space feature Smith Corona Corporation WordEraser Key Use WordEraser for erasing word s in Correction Memory 1 Position the print hammer on any character of the right most word to be corrected and then press WordEraser If you press WordEraser while between words the word to the left of the space will be deleted 2 Type correction 3 Press Code Reloc Return if necessary to relocate The unit beeps NOTE You can use the WordFind feature to quickly locate to misspelled words within Correction Memory LineEraser Key Use LineEraser to erase a line in Correction Memory 1 Position the print hammer on any character in the line to be erased 2 Press Code LineEraser WordEraser The entire line is erased and the carrier rests on the last erased character To Stop LineEraser Press Code S Erasing will stop immediately the print hammer remains at the last character erased Smith Corona Corporation Position Print Hammer WordEraser LineEraser Type Correction es Return Reloc Position Print Hammer WordEraser LineEraser a g Adding Another Character Find Quick brwn Erase Quick brwn Back Space Quick Correct _ Quick brown fox Removing Another Character Find Quick broown Erase Quick broown C
39. u of a possible misspelling NOTE A group of letters will be considered a word if it is followed by a space carrier return tab index up index down subscript superscript pitch change number or any non alpha character Spell Right will check for the following errors Double Word Check Examples as as word word Capitalization Check If the first character following a period question mark or exclamation point and two spaces is not capitalized For example at the dance we The dictionary also beeps when it finds werd misspelling wrod transposition worrd double strike wo rd unwanted space wrd character omission continued Smith Corona Corporation 27 e Hyphens If a word is hyphenated and the hyphen is followed by a carrier return the dictionary will continue from one line to the next Example Congratulations on the purchase of your new elec tronic typewriter The word electronic would be checked Only the root words of hyphenated words and words followed by an apostrophe or apostrophe S s will be checked not the placement of hyphens or uses of apostrophes Examples Mother in law would be accepted Mother in law would also be accepted although incorrect Spell Right will not check Capitalization except as noted under capitalization check Single characters Numbers Any non alpha character Smith Corona Corp
40. untry Changeable Printwheels A variety of H Series printwheels with different type styles are available from your Smith Corona product merchandiser PICA TYPE STYLES 20700 Regency 10 Courier 10 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 20704 Tempo 10 ABCDEF GHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 20714 Orator 10 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ELITE TYPE STYLES 20702 Regency 12 Courier 12 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ 20716 Presidential 12 Prestige 12 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 20706 Tempo 12 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ PICA OR ELITE TYPE STYLES 20708 Script 10 12 ABCDEFGAL IK LMNOPQRS TUVWXYZ 20712 Courier Italic 10 12 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 20710 Letter Gothic 10 12 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other 20718 Micro 15 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZ To protect printwheels store them in their original holders 42 Smith Corona Corporation Important Papers Safe Operating Recommendations To avoid unnecessary operator injury or damage to the machine please review the following recommendations USE THE CORRECT VOLTAGE to avoid electrical short circuiting overheating or shocks If in doubt check the electrical rating label affixed to the unit Smith Corona does not recommend attaching your unit to any power source other than that which is indicated on the original electric rating label of the machine Smith Corona does not recommend the use of a voltage converter THE UNIT SHOULD BE PLUGGED into an outlet which is nearby and easily accessible ALWAY
41. vents and petroleum distillates gasoline kerosene lighter fluids etc away from plastic parts Keep all cleaning solutions away from electrical components and moving parts Smith Corona Corporation 37 Check Points If your typewriter does not function properly check the following V Is the typewriter plugged into a live socket Is the typewriter switched on Is the sound shield completely closed LUAS Are the printwheel ribbon cassette and the correcting cassette properly installed s Have the ribbon or correcting cassette been used up gt S Is the carrier completely disengaged V Are compatible ribbon and correcting cassettes installed V Is the print hammer in a locked position V Has a foreign object fallen into the typewriter If the typewriter still does not work properly after checking the above contact your nearest Smith Corona Service Center Obtaining Service If you are experiencing difficulty before returning the unit for service call Consumer Affairs toll free at 1 800 448 1018 for assistance Customer Service Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM NOTE If you need to send your unit for service to qualify for Warranty proof of purchase must accompany the unit Your sales receipt is your proof of purchase Smith Corona Corporation Shipping Instructions IMPORTANT When the machine is to be shipped for any rea
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