TO
USE
YOUR
ZEPHYR
PORTABLE
Although
small,
the
“Zephye”
iy
capable
of big
typing
tasks,
and
we
are
sure
that
you
will
find
its
fine
touch
and
fast
action
make
typing really casy. In addition, you will appreci-
ate
the
many
features
of
this
machine
that
can
simplify your work.
STYLISH
CARRYING
CASE
To
remove
the
lid
of
your
new
“Zephyr”
integral
carrying
case,
simply
unlatch,
open
and lift
off.
To
center
the
carriage
when
replac-
ing
the
lid,
depress
the
Tab
Key
until
the
carriage stops
with
the
triangular graduation
(on top surface of Paper Bail) in line with the
center
of the
type
guide.
Place
the
lid
over
the
machine
with
the
lower
lip
of
the
rear
edge
hooked
under
the
lip
on
the
rear
of the
type-
writer
base.
The
lid
will
automatically
latch
when closed.
PAPER
BAIL
The
main
purpose
of the
Paper
Bail
is
to
hold
the
paper
against
the
Platen
roller
to
assure
sharp type impressions. In addition it provides
a
full
length
scale
for
setting
side
margins,
and
it
furnishes
an
accurate
means
for
inserting
paper just where you want it. Swing the bail up
out
of the
way
for
erasing.
When
erasing,
form
the habit of moving the carriage to the extreme
end so erasings will fall
OUT OF
(not
INTO)
the machine.
BACKSPACE
KEY
Press
the
Backspace
Key
once
for
each
space
you
wish
the
carriage
to
move
to
the
right.
Touch
Selector
TOUCH
SELECTOR
The
‘Touch
Selector
adjusts
the
key
tension
from
L
(light)
for
those
with
a
light
touch
lo
H
(heavy)
for
typists
with
a
firmer
stroke.
Set
to
the
position
most
comfortable
for
you.
LINE
SPACE
SELECTOR
If you want your typing two lines apart, just pull
the
Linespace
Selector
forward
to
the
double
spacing position.
LINE
RETAINER
When
you
wish
to
vary
the
linespacing
for
filling printed forms, or for typing subscripts or
exponents, pull the Line Retainer forward, and
space
the
paper
by
turning
the
Platen
Knobs.
When
ready
to
return
to
original
linespacing,
push the retainer back again.
CARRIAGE
RETURN
LEVER
After
finishing
a
line,
use
the
Carriage
Return
Lever
to
return
the
carriage
to
the
starting
point and space the paper up for the next line.
MANUAL
RIBBON
REVERSE
Reversing the direction of ribbon travel is done
automatically at each end of the ribbon,
but
the
manual
reverse
lever
situated
under
the
cover
plate
allows
you
to
reverse
direction
of
travel at any time you wish.
Manual
Reverse
Lever
RETRACTABLE
PAPER
SUPPORT
ARMS
Raise the support arms when you want to check
or
proof read
work
that is still
in
the
typewriter.
