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Keyboard Operation Selector Switch
Visible through a small aperture in the bottom cover of the keyboard is a multi position
switch. This enables selection of keyboard functions on start-up or reset. The switch
positions can be changed using a ball pointed pen or something similar.
Switch 1
Leave in “off” position
Switch 2
Leave in “off” position
Switch 3
Leave in “off” position (Factory test position)
Switch 4
Start up options
This switch selects the alternative letter layouts
Set “off” to start in QWERTY mode displaying the yellow LED
Set “on” to start in MALTRON mode displaying the green LED
Switch 5
The backslash key
Selects alternative key codes for the “backslash/pipe” key
Set “off” for the usual operation, sends key code Hex 61
Set “on” for alternative to match older or Linux machines, Hex 5D
Switch 6
For correct operation of CAPS LOCK for French Keyboards, set “on”
Switch 7
This switch controls the operation of the SHIIFT LOCK key
Set “off” the SHIFT function has a single shot operation, i.e. it is
automatically cleared by the next key release. This is useful when a
SHIFTED function and another key is needed to execute special
commands. Set “on” SHIFT is maintained until either of the SHIFT keys is
pressed or the SHIFT LOCK key is pressed again
Switch 8
Not used by this keyboard leave “off”
Reset Button
Close to the switch is a separate button. Press to restart the keyboard after changing a
switch while powered on, or to restart the keyboard should some malfunction occur
during normal work.
Typematic Repeat Rate
This keyboard is fitted with a special facility to allow the key repeat rate to be changed
at the keyboard. An “off” condition and three different speeds may be selected by the
combination of the QWERTY/MALTRON key and Function Keys 1-4.
When the Q/M key is pressed and held down, the yellow lights flash alternatively at the
key repeat rate. On completion of the following actions the yellow or green light comes
on again to indicate layout selection.
