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Using the Special Function Keys/What Happens If I Make an Error

2-3

2.2

Using the Special Function Keys

Function keys

through

invoke various actions in the programmer,

depending on your location in the command menu structure. The valid function
keys and their definitions for each mode are displayed on the bottom line of
the screen for reference. Press the highlighted key for the desired action.

Another special function key is

. If you ever need to abort a command and

return to the next higher command menu level, press this function key. For ex-
ample, if you are in the

fill memory command, press

to return to the display

command menu.

2.3

What Happens If I Make an Error?

If an error occurs, the programmer software displays an error message on the
bottom line of the screen and prompts you to

hit any key to escape from the

error state. You can type any key, including

, on the keyboard. The mes-

sage is then cleared, and the function key line is redisplayed.

If the error was caused by an input to a prompt, the programmer software re-
turns to the prompt to let you re-enter a value. Otherwise, the software returns
to the next higher command menu.

To find an explanation of any error message, refer to Appendix 2.