Baby Lock Serenade BLSN Technical manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked
Always use the proper needle plate, as a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.
witch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, changing the presser foot or
changing the light.
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-To reduce the ris of electrical shoc :
-To reduce the ris of burns, fire, electrical shoc , or injury to persons:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before checking and re-lamping. Contact the authorized retailer or service center for
repair in the event of failure if the machine is with 200mW, 300mW and 200mW LED lamp, which is
not user-replaceable.
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized
retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. . Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. pecial care is required around the sewing machine needle.
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7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
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10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
13.Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
15.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17.Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.
18.Never place anything on the foot controller.
19.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

For safe operation
For a longer service life
For repair or adjustment
For additional product information visit our website located at www.babyloc .com.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change
without notice.
1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-
up lever, needle or other moving parts.
2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when:
Operation is completed.
Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts.
A power failure occurs during use.
Maintaining the machine.
Leaving the machine unattended.
3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.
4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.
5. Do not place or store the machine near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location
exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity or dusty locations. Doing so
could cause the machine to malfunction.
6. Never operate the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the
nearest authorized retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or
store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring
powder can damage the machine, and should never be used.
3. Do not drop or hit the machine.
4. Always consult this operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser
feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.
In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting guide
in the back of this operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem
persists, please consult your local authorized retailer.
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PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old
appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING READY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................1-2
CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................................3-5
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................6
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................7
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................................8
FOOT CONTROL....................................................................................................................................9
OPERATION BUTTONS..................................................................................................................10-12
OPERATION PANEL.......................................................................................................................13-16
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ...............................................................17
TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF ...................................................................................................................18
UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN .........................................................................................19-22
MACHINE SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................23-24
FAVORITE STITCH .........................................................................................................................24-25
WINDING THE BOBBIN ..................................................................................................................26-28
INSERTING THE BOBBIN ..............................................................................................................29-30
UPPER THREADING.......................................................................................................................31-36
TART/ TOP button...................................................................................................................10
Thread cutter button ....................................................................................................................10
Reverse button ............................................................................................................................11
Auto-lock button ..........................................................................................................................11
Needle position button ................................................................................................................12
LCD screen (touch panel) ...........................................................................................................13
Page key .....................................................................................................................................13
Back key......................................................................................................................................14
Memory key.................................................................................................................................14
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Bobbin winding key .....................................................................................................................14
titch selection key .....................................................................................................................15
Number key .................................................................................................................................15
ettings key.................................................................................................................................16
Favorite stitch key .......................................................................................................................16
Clear key .....................................................................................................................................16
Connecting the machine..............................................................................................................17
Initial needle position...................................................................................................................23
Beeping sound ............................................................................................................................23
LCD screen brightness control ....................................................................................................23
oftware version display .............................................................................................................24
electing stitches or letters .........................................................................................................24
Clearing stitches or letters...........................................................................................................25
toring stitches and exit ..............................................................................................................25
Bobbin winding.......................................................................................................................26-28
Threading the upper thread....................................................................................................31-33
Using the needle threader ...........................................................................................................34
Using the thread net ....................................................................................................................35
Raising up the lower thread.........................................................................................................36
Machine operation key
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CUTTING THE THREAD ......................................................................................................................37
REPLACING THE NEEDLE..................................................................................................................37
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ................................................................................................38-40
PRECISION DUAL-FEED SYSTEM (PDQ ) ...................................................................................41-42
PATTERN CHART...........................................................................................................................43-44
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...........................................................................................45
THREAD TENSION...............................................................................................................................46
LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................47-48
PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................49
PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................50
USEFUL FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................50-53
USEFUL SEWING TIPS........................................................................................................................54
SELECTING STITCHES .......................................................................................................................55
BASIC STITCHING..........................................................................................................................56-57
BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCHING ...................................................................................................58
OVERCASTING STITCHES .................................................................................................................59
ZIPPER INSERTION........................................................................................................................60-61
BUTTON SEWING ................................................................................................................................62
Attaching the presser foot holder ................................................................................................38
Attaching the presser foot ...........................................................................................................38
Removing the presser foot ..........................................................................................................38
Type of presser foot chart ...........................................................................................................39
Two-step presser foot lifter..........................................................................................................40
To engage the PDQ .......................................................................................................41
To disengage the PDQ ..................................................................................................42
Fabric positioning ........................................................................................................................42
titch width adjustment ...............................................................................................................47
titch length adjustment ..............................................................................................................48
Locking the creen......................................................................................................................50
Reverse .......................................................................................................................................51
Free arm sewing..........................................................................................................................51
Installing the extension table .......................................................................................................52
To raise or lower the feed dogs...................................................................................................53
Attaching the knee lifter...............................................................................................................53
Knee lifter to raise/ lower presser foot.........................................................................................53
ewing corners............................................................................................................................54
ewing on heavy fabric ...............................................................................................................54
Using the Favorite stitch key .......................................................................................................55
traight stitches and needle position...........................................................................................56
Zigzag stitches ...........................................................................................................................56
tretch stitch................................................................................................................................57
Using the overcasting foot...........................................................................................................59
Using the all purpose foot............................................................................................................59
Inserting a centered zipper..........................................................................................................60
Inserting a side zipper .................................................................................................................61
SEWING BASICS
STITCHES
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BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ............................................................................................................63-67
BAR TACK STITCH.........................................................................................................................68-69
EYELET STITCH...................................................................................................................................70
DARNING STITCH...........................................................................................................................71-73
NARROW HEMMING ...........................................................................................................................74
QUILTING ........................................................................................................................................75-78
ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE ......................................................................................79
CORDING..............................................................................................................................................80
FAGOTING............................................................................................................................................81
GATHERING....................................................................................................................................82-83
SATIN STITCH SEWING ......................................................................................................................84
SCALLOP STITCH ...............................................................................................................................85
SMOCKING...........................................................................................................................................86
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .................................................................................................................87-88
ELONGATION.......................................................................................................................................89
MIRROR IMAGE ...................................................................................................................................90
MEMORY FUNCTION......................................................................................................................91-94
WARNING FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................95-97
INSTRUCTION ANIMATION MESSAGE DISPLAY .............................................................................98
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................................99-100
TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................................................101-102
STITCH REFERENCE CHART....................................................................................................103-117
Making a one-step buttonhole................................................................................................63-66
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics........................................................................................67
To adjust the evenness of darning stitch.....................................................................................73
Patchwork stitching .....................................................................................................................75
Hand-look quilting stitch ..............................................................................................................75
Decorative patchwork stitching....................................................................................................76
Free motion darning, embroidery & monogramming..............................................................77-78
ingle cording..............................................................................................................................80
Triple cording...............................................................................................................................80
callop hem.................................................................................................................................85
callop edging.............................................................................................................................85
Combining patterns or letters .................................................................................................91-92
Adding patterns or letters ............................................................................................................92
Editing patterns ...........................................................................................................................93
Clearing patterns or letters ..........................................................................................................93
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern .............................................................................94
Warning message display ......................................................................................................95-97
Warning beeping sound ..............................................................................................................97
Cleaning the LCD screen ............................................................................................................99
Cleaning the sewing machine surface.........................................................................................99
Cleaning the hook ................................................................................................................99-100
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES
DECORATIVE PATTERNS
APPENDIX
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1. All purpose foot (RA)
2. Zipper foot (RB)
3. (RC)
4. Gathering foot (RD)
5. 1/4" quilting foot (RE)
6. Quilting foot (RF)
7. Hemmer foot (RG)
8. Cording foot (RH)
9. Overcasting foot (RI)
10. Buttonhole foot (RJ)
11. atin stitch foot (RK)
12. Open toe foot (RN)
13. Free-motion darning/
embroidery foot (RL)
14. Free-motion open toe
quilting foot (RX)
15. Blind hem foot (RM)
16. Edge/quilting guide
17. Brush/ eam ripper
18. pool cap (Large)(2X)
19. pool cap ( mall)(2X)
20. Bobbin (3X)
21. Cone holder (2X)
22. Net
23. crewdriver (L & )
24. Needle set
25. Instruction and
Reference Guide
26. Quick Reference Guide
27. Knee lifter
28. oft cover
29. Foot control
30. Power cord
31. Touch panel stylus
32. Extension table
Button sewing foot
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RX
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1 3 42
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17 18 20
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ACCESSORIES

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Note: Visit your authorized Baby Lock retailer for complete listing of optional accessories
available for your machine.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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No. Part Name Part Code
1 Adjustable guide foot BLQ2-AGF
2 Braiding foot BLQ2-BF
3 Chenille foot BLQ2-CHF
4 Decorative stitch foot BLQ2-D F
5 Decorative tape foot BLQ2-DTF
6 Edge joining foot BLQ2-EJF
7 1/4" foot with guide BLQ2-QGF
8 titch-in-the-ditch foot BLQ2- DF
9 Edge guide foot - 5/8" BLQ2-EGF
All specifications are correct at the
time of printing.
Please be aware that some
specifications may change without
notice.

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
pool pins Retractable thread guide ewing speed controller
Pattern adjustment dial
Knee lifter slot
Bobbin winder switch
and thread cutter
Bobbin winder
Handle
Presser foot lever
Face plate
Presser foot pressure dial
Drop feed lever
Thread cutter
Operation buttons
titch pattern plate
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Needle plate
ewing table and
accessory box
Bobbin thread guide
Handwheel
Main power switch
Foot control connector
Power supply connector
LCD screen (touch panel)
Precision dual-feed
quilting (PDQ )
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Operation panel

FOOT CONTROL
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to
the power source. nplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
The appliance must be used with the foot control C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN H NG
TAIWAN., LTD.
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot
control plug and the power supply cord into their
appointed connectors on the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly
depress the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.
By tapping the foot control one time will allow the
needle to go up or down.
Note: The setting of the sewing speed controller will limit the maximum speed of the
machine when using the foot control.
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Note: The Reverse button function will work
with the foot controller either connected or
disconnected. The START/STOP button
functions will also work with the foot
controller either connected or disconnected.
OPERATION BUTTONS
The machine will start running when the
TART/ TOP button is pressed and will stop
when pressed the second time. The machine will
stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing.
The sewing speed can be controlled by the
sewing speed controller.
START/STOP button
Needle position button
Auto-loc button
Reverse button
START/STOP button
Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the
sewing speed.
To increase the speed, slide the lever to the
right; to decrease the sewing speed, slide the
lever to the left.
Press this button after finishing sewing and the
machine will automatically trim the threads.
Thread cutter button
Thread cutter button
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The following stitches can be sewn in reverse:
Group A Patterns 00-05, 23-25; Group B Patterns
00-02. After selecting the stitch, press the reverse
button. An arrow " " will display on the LCD
screen while stitching in reverse. The machine will
sew forward after the button is released.
The reverse button can be used to sew a
reinforcement stitch for the following stitches:
Group A Patterns 06-22, 46-93; Group B Patterns
03-50; Group C Patterns 00-76. After selecting the
stitch, press the reverse button. A reinforcement
stitch sews at a low speed and the machine will
automatically stop.
When the Group A Patterns 00-04, 41 and Group
B Patterns 01-02 are selected, the machine will
immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-
lock button is pressed, then will automatically stop.
The LCD screen will display the figure " " until
the locking stitches stop.
Auto-loc button
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Reverse button
OPERATION BUTTONS
To stop machine at the end of the current
pattern or to sew a single pattern (except Group
A Patterns 05-22, 46-93; Group B Patterns 03-
50 and Group C Patterns 00-76), press the Auto-
lock button, the machine will sew 3 locking
stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.
The LCD screen will display the Auto-stop figure
" " until the feature is cancelled.
The function will be cancelled if you press the
button once again or select another pattern.

Needle position button
Press the needle position button so that the arrow
" " (on the LCD screen) will point upward and
the needle will stop in the highest position.
When you press the button so that the arrow
points downward " ", the machine will stop
with the needle in the lowest position.
Pressing the needle position button once will raise
or lower the needle.
Pressing the needle position button twice will sew
one stitch.
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OPERATION BUTTONS

Press " " to view the previous stitch list page.
Press " " to view the next stitch list page.
LCD screen (touch panel)
elected pattern settings and messages are
displayed. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD
to perform operations. For detailed instructions,
refer to "Understanding the LCD screen" on
page 19.
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OPERATION PANEL
Page ey
Page ey
Bac ey
Memory ey
Machine operation ey
Settings ey
Bobbin winding ey
Clear ey
Number ey
Favorite stitch ey
Stitch selection ey
LCD screen (touch panel)

Put the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.
Push the bobbin winder switch to the left.
Press bobbin winding key " " to wind the
bobbin.
The icon will highlight " " on the LCD while the
bobbin is winding.
The bobbin can be wound in any operation mode.
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Press " " to return to the previous edit screen
and the settings will not change.
If incorrect number is entered, press " " to
delete the number.
Bac ey
Memory ey
Press Machine operation key " " to get help
on using the sewing machine. The LCD will
display simple explanations of bobbin winding,
threading the upper thread, replacing the needle,
changing the presser foot, inserting the bobbin
and buttonhole stitching.
detailed instructions, Instruction
animation message display on page 98.
For refer to "
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Machine operation ey
Press memory key " " to enter the memory
mode. elect up to 8 memories for storing
combinations of characters and decorative stitches.
Up to 20 patterns can be combined in each
memory. Use the page key " " and " " to
scroll through the memorized pattern combination.
Press the memory key " " again to exit the
memory mode. For detailed instructions, refer to
"Memory Function"
Note: Group A patterns 23-45 and Group B
pattern 00 cannot be memorized.
on page 91.
Bobbin winding ey
OPERATION PANEL

Press the stitch selection key " " and select
a pattern group. Using the number keys, press
the two numbers for the desired pattern from the
pattern chart located on page 43 or from the
stitch pattern plate.
For example: For Group A press " " then
Press 58.
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OPERATION PANEL
Stitch eyselection
Number ey
The LCD screen will be automatically set at
Group A, pattern 00 when the machine is turned
on. Press the stitch selection key " " and the
LCD screen enters the pattern group screen
automatically. Press one of the folders on the
LCD to select a pattern mode and to enter the
pattern list. Use the page key " ", " " to
scroll through the pattern list or enter the pattern
number to select the stitch.
Press the pattern list key " " to return to the
pattern list in order to select the other stitches in
the same mode.
Group A Utility pattern mode
Group B Quilt pattern mode
Group C Decorative pattern mode
Block style group Block letter mode
cript style group cript letter mode
Outline style group Outline letter mode

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Press the favorite stitch key " " to set your
favorite stitches and alphabets. For detailed
instructions, refer to "Favorite stitch" .on page 24
Press the settings key " " to set the initial
needle position, beep sound, LCD brightness
and display the software version. For
, refer to "Machine ettings"
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detailed
instructions on page
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Clear ey
Settings ey
Favorite stitch ey
When combining characters or decorative
patterns, press the clear key " " to clear one
character or pattern. For detailed instructions,
refer to "Memory Function" .on page 91
Press the clear key " " to enter the clear
function and the icon will display in reverse in the
Favorite stitch screen.
elect the tabs to clear stitches.
Press the clear key " " again, to exit the clear
function.
OPERATION PANEL

Caution: Never leave machine unattended when plugged in.
Always unplug this machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before
maintenance.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE
Connecting the machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the
machine is conforming to your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power cord to the machine by inserting the plug into the power supply connector.
2. Connect the power cord plug to the electrical outlet.
3. Insert foot control plug into the foot control connector on machine.
* 001.The appliance must be used with foot control C-9
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Polarized plug information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to
reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way. (For U. .A. only)

TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF
Turn on the machine
Press the right side of the main power switch on
the right side of the machine, the
The lamp comes on when the machine is turn on.
power switch is
ON (" I ").
Turn off the machine
When you are finished using the machine, turn it
off. In addition, before transporting the machine to
another location, be sure to turn it off.
1. Make sure the machine is not sewing.
2. Press the left side of the main power switch on
the right of the machine, the power switch is
OFF ("O").
The lamp goes off when the machine is turn off.
3. Unplug the power supply cord from the power
supply jack.
Note: If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off the machine
and unplug the power supply cord.
When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the
machine.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN
Pattern
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Pattern number
Twin needle key
Needle up position
Needle down position
Pattern
uggested
presser foot and
identification letter
Mirror key
ingle needle key
creen lock key
Auto-stop
Auto-lock
Reverse
titch length
adjustment key
titch width
adjustment key
Tension adjustment key
Pattern list key
Needle position
adjustment key
ound on/off key
Bobbin winding
Tension
Back key
titch length
titch width
Adjustment key
The screen the keys below the screen, and operations performed
by directly touching the icons on the LCD screen.
can be changed by using can
be changed Icons showing two layers indicate
that the operation can be changed by touching the icon directly.
Elongation key