Brother Ensemble PDP-300CJ User manual

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Table of Contents
THE B ASICS
1 Getting Started 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Ensemble 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ensemble Monitors 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PDP–100J 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PDP–300CJ, PDP–350CJ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Putting Ensemble Together 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Car e & Maintenance 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QUICK START 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting Paper 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional CF–710 Cut Sheet Feeder 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Paper Insertion (with Cut Sheet Feeder) 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Paper Insertion (with Cut Sheet Feeder) 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling the Paper Support 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ink–Jet Cartridge 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ink–jet Cartridge Precautions 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing or Replacing an Ink–jet Cartridge 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Print Head 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Print Cartridge Nozzles, Contacts, and Bracket Contacts 18.
Diskettes 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Tutorial and the Demonstration 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Mouse 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Keyboard 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Keys 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation Keys 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function and Contr ol Keys 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preferences 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting To Know the Applications 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All About Documents 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating and Opening Documents 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Y ou Will See in a Document Window 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Your View of a Document Window 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scroll Bars 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Redraw 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Showing Rulers 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Ruler Measurement Units 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Documents 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Copy To 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing Documents 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Menus 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening a Menu and Making a Choice 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing from a Menu with Buttons or Check Boxes 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing from a Submenu 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Pinning” a Menu 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Shortcut Keys to Save Time and Work 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Arrow Keys 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Underlined Letters to Make Menu Choices 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Dialog Boxes 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two Types of Dialog Boxes 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Respond to a Dialog Box 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing a Document 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing with Standard Settings 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Items in Print Dialog Box 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Other Printer Options 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Online Help 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beyond the Basics 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Templates for Easy Publishing 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safeguarding a Document 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Dual Documents 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renaming a Document 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing Document Notes 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing and Exporting 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming a DOS File 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 File Manager 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Folders 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving and Copying a File or Folder 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying a File or Folder to Another Diskette 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sorting the Contents of Folders 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Information about Files and Folders 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting and Copying Diskettes 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renaming, Duplicating or Deleting a File or Folder 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DESKTOP P UBLISHING
3 Word Processing 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Word Processing Tips 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Document 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening a Document 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Text 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Your Page 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Basic Functions Tool Bar 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Advanced Functions Tool Bar 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Graphics Tool Bar 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Drawing and Bitmap Tool Bars 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Text 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Text 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting Text 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting, Copying, Pasting, and Replacing Text 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dragging and Dropping Text 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Undo to Reverse Your Last Action 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Special Characters and Symbols 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Text Style and Format 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Tone in Text 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting Documents 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting Paragraphs 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding and Replacing Text 97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Headers and Footers 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Title Page 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Text Style Sheets 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Configuration 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Designing Documents 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Graphics in a Document 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Graphic Frames 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Clip Art 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrapping Text 116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting, Appending, and Deleting Graphic Layouts 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proofing Your Document 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Spelling 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a User Dictionary on Diskette 119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Thesaurus 120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Merging Information from Other Applications 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting up the Merge Fields 123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Merging Addressbook Information 124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Merging Spreadsheet Information 125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing the Mer ge Document 126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finishing Your Document 127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Footnotes 127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Table of Contents 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Bibliography 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Effects 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Invisible Characters 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Counts 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Abbreviated Phrases 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting Special Characters 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Breaks 136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing Columns 136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Spreadsheet 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving Around in a Spreadsheet 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Cells and Ranges 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Values and Labels 144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Values and Labels 144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes on Entering Labels 145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes on Entering Values 145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Number Format for Values 146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering and Changing Dates 147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Format Formulas 148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Information in a Selected Range 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Formulas 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Formulas 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using References in Formulas 151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Operators in Formulas 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Built–in Functions in Formulas 153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the Spreadsheet 155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the Contents of a Cell 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying and Moving Information 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns 159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Range of Cells with Incremental Values 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Appearance of a Spreadsheet 161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Column Width and Row Height 161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Alignment 162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Different Text Styles 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Formatting Spreadsheets 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Showing Grid Lines 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Showing Cell Borders 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Headers and Footers 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Tones 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Notes 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Advanced Spreadsheet Formulas 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Showing and Hiding Formulas 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming Cells and Ranges 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling Automatic Recalculation 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Iteration and Circular References 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Functions 174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Logical Operators 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the AND and OR Functions 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Lookup Functions 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Information and Print Functions 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charting in Spreadsheet 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is a Chart? 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of Charts 179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Charts 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Type of Chart 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manipulating Charts 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resizing and Moving a Chart 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Chart Properties and Attributes 185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a Chart 185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Chart in Another Application 185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Titles and a Legend 186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Markings 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Marker Shapes 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Additional Spreadsheet Features 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Functions Tool Bars 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing 191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sorting 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Number and Date Formats 195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Rulers 196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Graphics 196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking Titles 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Spreadsheet with Other Applications 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing and Exporting Spreadsheet Information 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Drawing 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Tools 206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Creating and Editing Simple Objects 208. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Objects 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resizing Objects 211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting Objects 212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Work with Objects 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawing Objects, Arcs, and Straight Lines 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Attributes 215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Drawing Modes 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transforming Objects 222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flipping Objects 222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating Objects 223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skewing Objects 223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Untransforming Objects 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duplicating Objects 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Converting to a Graphic 225. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arranging Objects 226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving Objects to the Front or Back 226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving Objects 227. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custom Moving Objects 227. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grouping and Ungrouping Objects 228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasting Inside 229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nudging Inside 230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breaking Out Paste Inside 230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Rulers 231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Grids 231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snapping Objects to the Grid 233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Text in Drawings 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Type Style, Size 235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aligning Text 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Tone to Text 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing and Exporting Graphics 238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Bitmap Objects 241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Bitmap Frame 241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawing Bitmap Shapes 242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing Bitmap Images 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Tone or Fill Pattern in a Selected Area 245. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erasing in the Bitmap Frame 245. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Pixel View Tool 245. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Bitmap Color and Resolution 246. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 Scrapbook 247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Default Scrapbook 248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paging Through a Scrapbook 248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Scraps 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing a Scrap from a DOS Application 251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Exiting fr om Scrapbook 251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Scrapbook Documents 252. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERSONAL P LANNING
7 Addressbook 253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Cards 254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating and Adding New Cards 254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding and Changing Phone Types 256. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flipping thr ough Car ds 257. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing Cards 257. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying Cards 257. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting Cards 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Notes to Cards 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searching thr ough Car ds 259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Exiting 260. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing an Addressbook 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making New Addressbooks 262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening, Importing, and Exporting 263. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing an Addr essbook Document 263. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exporting an Addr essbook Document 265. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Planner 267. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Calendar 268. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting and Viewing Events 269. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching between the Calendar Window and the Events Window 270. . .
Selecting a Day and Viewing its Events 270. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Range of Days and Viewing Their Events 271. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduling Events 272. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduling an Event 272. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Scheduled Event 272. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Scheduled Event 273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding Events between Two Scheduled Events 273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding an Event at a Particular Time 273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying Event Descriptions 274. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduling Repeating Events 274. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Repeating Event 277. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Repeating Event from the Calendar 277. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding Specific Events 277. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Your Events or Calendar 278. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Exiting 281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating New Calendars 281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a New Calendar 281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening Calendar Documents 282. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRONIC A CCESSORIES
9 Calculator 283. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Basic Calculator Functions 284. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Calculator’s Buttons and Keys 284. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing Calculations 285. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Order of Operations 286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling Error or Overflow Conditions 287. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding Memory 288. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Converting Measurements 289. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calculator Worksheets 290. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home and Family 291. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail 291. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Typewriter 293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Menu Bar and Tool Bar 295. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Text 296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding your Position 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Spell 298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting, Copying, Pasting, & Replacing Text 298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Text Style and Format 301. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Page 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11 Book Reader 305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Information and Text 306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing from Book Reader 308. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Using a Modem 309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Modem 309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending a Fax (FX–700 Fax Modem Only) 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fax Dialog Box Selections 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Cover Page 314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fax Errors 316. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending and Receiving Information 317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Communication 318. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Ready to Communicate 320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Having a Conversation 323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending Brief Messages and Files 324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Scripts 327. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Script Commands 329. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiving and Saving Messages and Files 332. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using CompuServe 336. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Desktop Reference 337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Spelling 337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Find Synonyms 337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the User Dictionary 338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX 339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black & White Clip Art 341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Clip Art 345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Math and Database Functions 347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ar gument Rules 347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Functions 348. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Functions 351. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logical Functions 353. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mathematical Functions 354. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Functions 355. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statistical Functions 356. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
String Functions 358. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time and Date Functions 360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Trigonometric Functions 362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fonts 364. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Occidental Font 364. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ping Pong Font 365. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shattuck A venue Font 366. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UR W Mono Font 367. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UR W Roman Font 368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UR W Sans Font 369. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
URW SymbolsPS Font 370. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications (continued on the next page) 371. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications (continued) 372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Text File Editor 373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Text File Editor Can Do 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Text File Editor Cannot Do 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Word Wrap and Line Endings 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Text Size 375. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing a DOS Text File 375. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming a DOS Text File 375. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary 377. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Games 385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turnabout 385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capturing Pieces 385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequence of Play 385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting User Options 386. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solitaire 386. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Solitaire 387. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing the Game 387. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatically Finishing a Game 388. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Playing Level 388. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Scoring 389. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Number of Cards Drawn 390. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Other Options 390. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Scanner 391. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts of the Scanner 391. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Scanner 393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to do if an error occurs. . . 394. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 1
1 Getting Started
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
You will want to have empty diskettes
on hand for saving your work. Choose
3.5” HD IBM–compatible formatted
diskettes available at of fice supply
stores.
Getting Started checklist
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Getting Started 2
Setting Up Ensemble
Ensemble Keyboard/Printer Unit












  


 Top
Cover Suppressesprin ing sounds and pro ec s he prin er.
 Printer Prin sdocumen s.
 Paper
Support Holds paper as i is fed in o he Ensemble prin er.
 Ink–Jet
Cartridge Bracket Holds ink-je car ridge.
 Platen
Knob Removes jammed paper.
 Paper
Adjustment Lever Fine unes paper posi ioning.
 Disk
Eject Button Releases an inser ed diske e.
 Disk
Drive Accep s he diske es ha you inser here.
 LED
Light Shows ha a diske e is in use.
 Keyboard Provides he charac er and func ion keys.
 Scanner
Port Connec s o op ional scanner.
 Mouse
Port Connec s o mouse.
 AC
Adaptor Plugs in o elec rical ou le .
 Power
Switch Turns he uni off and on.
 Monitor
Connection Connec s o he moni or.
 Modem
Connection Connec s o a fax or da a modem.
 Diskettes Con ain clip ar , u orial, empla es, and o her applica ions.

Getting Started 3
Monitor
Ensemble Monitors





PDP–100J
PDP–300CJ, PDP–350CJ



Stand Suppo ts the monito and allows it to be otated 90°ho izontally and 17°
ve tically.
Contrast Control Inc eases and dec eases cont ast (clockwise to inc ease).
Brightness Control Inc eases and dec eases the display b ightness (clockwise to inc ease).
Power Switch Tu ns the display ON and OFF.
Power Indicator Illuminates when the powe is on.
Power Cord Plugs into the elect ical outlet.
Signal Cable Connects to the keyboa d/p inte .

Getting Started 4
Putting Ensemble T ogether
 To attach the monitor stand:
1. Carefully et the monitor on it ide a hown below.
2. Alignthe hook on the monitor tand with the matching lot in the ba e
of the monitor.
3. For the PDP-100J monitor, lide the monitor tand toward the front of
the monitor until the tand click into the locked po ition.

For the PDP-300CJ or PDP-350CJ monitor, pu h down very firmly
on the wivel ba e while liding forward until the latch located at
the bottom of the monitor click hut.
 To put the system together:
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 , connect the monitor, mou e, and AC adaptor a
hown below.

Getting Started 5
System Care & Maintenance
WARNING:
Do not try to take apart or repair this equipment yourself. Service
should be performed by authorized Brother service personnel only.
Warranty will be voided if you take the unit apart.
In case of malfunction, immediately unplu the equipment and consult
your dealer.
Do not pull on the power cords. To disconnect, be sure to always rasp the
plu itself.
Avoid exposin the equipment to direct sunli ht and other sources of heat,
excessive moisture, or dust.
If you spill liquid onto the equipment, immediately unplu it and consult
your Brother Service Center.
Do not use sprays in the vicinity of the Ensemble system. Aerosols are
extremely harmful to the disk drive.
Unplu the equipment durin thunderstorms.
Do not place heavy objects on the keyboard.
Keep the back and sides clear of obstructions to prevent overheatin .
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the equipment (don't use chemicals, solvents
or deter ents).
To avoid electrical interference, do not place the Ensemble system close to
a radio receiver or television. If the Ensemble system is close to a television
set, the disk drive may not work properly and diskettes may be dama ed.
To avoid electrical interference, make sure that the disk drive openin on
the Ensemble main unit is at least 8" from AC adaptor and 6" from monitor.
Do not place AC adaptor beside or behind monitor.
After turnin the equipment OFF, wait at least 10 seconds before restartin .
Failure to wait 10 seconds may disrupt the start-up sequence, resultin in
faulty operation and possible hardware dama e.
Keep diskettes away from ma netic fields. Documents on the diskette can
be dama ed.
Do not turn the Ensemble unit off while printin .
Check that the ink-jet cartrid e (under the top cover) has moved back to
itsri ht-most position before you turn the power off. If you notice that the
cartrid e has not moved to its ri ht-most position, turn the power on
a ain. The cartrid e should now be correctly positioned and you can turn
the power off.
Never try to manually move the ink-jet cartrid e from side to side while it is
in the Ensemble printer.
Do not use correction fluid on any paper you insert into the printer.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check the
power rating of this
product on the rating
plate as well as the rating
of your local power
supply. Connect this
machine only to a
matching power supply
and grounded AC outlet.
Connecting this product
to an incorrect voltage
and frequency may
interfere with its
operation and damage
electrical parts, and
thereby void your
manufacturer’s warranty.

Getting Started 6
QUICK START '''
To become fam l ar w th Word Process ng n Ensemble, follow the steps
on these three pages to create, save, and pr nt a s mple document.
Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number
Creating your document
" To enter the text:
1. Turn on the keyboard/pr nter and the mon tor.
2. When the Ma n Menu appears show ng you the Ensemble appl cat ons,
press the ENTER key. Pressing
ENTER at the Main Menu will
automaticallyo en Word Processing, the first icon on the menu.
3. When the Word Process ng screen appears w th the bl nk ng cursor,
type your name and press ENTER.
4. Type your address and press ENTER.
5. Type your phone number.
" To change the font and size:
1. Press the CODE key and hold t down. Press the / key. Release both keys.
All your text has been selected.
2. W th the mouse, move the cursor to the button that says URW Roman.
The cursor will change into an arrow.
3. Cl ck once w th the left mouse button wh le the arrow s over the button
that says URW Roman. A list of other fonts (or ty efaces) will a ear
below URW Roman.
4. Move the arrow w th the mouse down to the URW Sans cho ce and cl ck
once. Your ty ed text will now a ear on screen in URW Sans font.
5. Cl ck once on the 12 button (to the r ght of the button that now reads
URW Sans).
6. Cl ck once on the number 18. Your text size increasesfrom 12 ts. to 18
ts.
" To center the text:
1. W th your text st ll selected ( f t s not, repeat step 1 above), press MENU
+P. (Press and hold the MENU key and press P.) A list of menu choices
will a ear under the word Paragra h."
2. Press the Akey. A list of alignments a ears.
'''
For more information on creating
and formatting a document, see
page 28.
Y
ou can try out all the other fonts
at this point if you like.

Getting Started 7
QUICK START '''
3. Press CODE +Eto al gn your text n the center of the page.
4. Cl ck the left mouse button once to remove the h ghl ght ng (deselect")
the text.
You just created a document! If you save this document now,
you can use it as letterhead later on when you want to write a
letter.
Saving your document
" To save your document:
1. Insert a d skette nto the d sk dr ve.
1. Press MENU +Fto open the F le menu.
2. Press the Skey to Save.
3. When a gray box appears n the m ddle of the screen (the d alog box),
move the arrow to the rectangular box bes de New Name and cl ck. It
will change into a cursor for text entry.
4. Type n a name for your document. You m ght use My Letterhead."
5. Move the mouse to the Save button below the New Name box and cl ck
once w th the left mouse button. A screen message will tell you when
your document is being saved.
You just saved a document! If you want to print it, follow the
directions on the next page.
'''
For more information on saving a
document, see page 33.

Getting Started 8
QUICK START '''
Printing your document
" To print your document:
1. Press the PRINT key n the t p r w f the keyb ard.
2. Open the paper supp rt n the back f the keyb ard/printer, and place
a sheet f 8.5" x 11" paper against the l ng, narr w guide mark. (This
mark lines up with the 0" mark n the ruler n the t p c ver.)
3. Press the PAPER
INSERT key n the t p r w f the keyb ard. Thepaper
will move to the printing position.
4. Press P.A dialog box will appear telling you that your document is being
printed.
5. Press the EXIT key t return t the Main Menu.
Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number
You just created, saved, and printed an Ensemble document. Use the rest
of this manual as a reference to continue to create all the documents that
you need.
For information on installing the
ink–jet cartridge, see page 16.
For more information on inserting
paper , see page 9. For more
information on printing, see page
46.

Getting Started 9
Inserting Paper
You have three ways to insert paper or printing:
SManually, one sheet at a time rom the paper support on the back o
the Ensemble unit. (See below.)
SManually, one sheet at a time rom the ront paper tray o the
optional cut sheet eeder (page 14).
SAutomatically, up to 30 sheets rom the back paper tray with the
optional cut sheet eeder (page 12).
" To manually insert paper from the paper support:
1. Turn on Ensemble and open the paper support.
2. Center and hold a sheet o paper in the paper support using the marks
on the paper support.          
   I paper is wider than 8.5", use the alignment marks on
the paper guide sticker. (See box at le t or instructions on installing the
sticker.) Alignment marks are provided or landscape printing with A4,
Letter and B5 paper sizes. For A3 portrait positioning, use the A4
landscape mark. For B4 portrait positioning, use the B5 landscape mark.
For any other paper widths greater than 8.5", estimate your paper
alignment between points A and B.
AB
A4 LTR B5
3. Press PAPER INSERT to automatically advance the paper to the printing
position.
4. I paper appears to be crooked, press and hold PAPER
INSERT to take
the paper completely out, then reinsert it.
CAUTION:
Do not use the platen
knob to insert paper. For
proper paper insertion,
you must use the PAPER
INSERT key. The platen
knob should only be used
to remove jammed paper.
Portrait Orientation
Landscape Orientation
T o install the paper guide
sticker:
1. Remove the adhesive backing
from the strip. With the text
facing you, hold the strip by the
right edge.
2. Push the left edge of the strip
up against the right side of the
raised section that is point B.
3. With the edges butted
together , gently push the
adhesive strip onto the paper
guide area.
B
A4 LTR B5