Tandy 1400FD Keyboard Reference
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The Tandy 1400FD manual included great detail on the keyboard.
Control Key Combinations
CTRL ALT DEL Resets all system hardware and loads the system
programs from the system diskette (if the system
diskette is in Drive A or you installed MS-DOS on
the hard disk of Tandy 1400 HD).
CTRL ALT INS Changes the computer to Setup mode.
See Tandy 1400FD Setup Utility.
Function Keys
The function keys at the top of the keyboard are program-specific. Their
functions depend on the program you are running. Some of these keys perform
special functions when you start the computer, such as:
CTRL ALT F12 LCD mode. Pressing this key combination tells the
computer to use the built-in LCD screen instead of
an external color monitor.
CTRL ALT F11 External color/graphic mode. Pressing this key
combination tells the computer to use an external
color monitor instead of the built-in LCD screen.
Typewriter Keys
The main part of the keyboard, below the function keys, is similar to the
keyboard of a standard typewriter. However, when you hold down a character
or number key, the keystroke repeats automatically until you release the
key. This section of the keyboard also contains some keys not found an a
standard typewriter.
ESC The function of the ESC key depends on the program
you are running.
CTRL You use the CTRL key in combination with certain
other keys to perform specific operations. The
combinations available and their functions are
program-dependent. To use a CTRL key combination, hold
down the CTRL key, and press the other key. For example,
CTRL C performs a break or program interrupt in many
programs.
Note: Some software manuals refer to CTRL as CNTRL.
ENTER The ENTER key enters commands and data into the
computer. After you press ENTER, the command you
entered is processed by the program or operating
system you are running.
Note: Some software manuals might refer to ENTER as RETURN.
ALT You use the ALT key in combination with certain other
keys to perform specific operations. The combinations
available and their functions are program-dependent.
To use an ALT key combination, hold down ALT, and
press the other key.
FN You use the FN in combination with cursor keys, INS,
DEL, or ~ to perform the functions labeled in blue on
your keyboard.
INS The function of the INS key depends on the program you
are running. In some programs, this key changes the
typing mode from the normal overstrike (type-over)
mode to the insertion mode so that you can insert data
into a line of text. Pressing the key again returns
the keyboard to the overstrike mode.
FN INS Pressing the FN and INS key combination causes the
alphabet keys to produce only capital letters. (This
function affects only the keys A-Z.) The light on the
upper part of the keyboard indicates when the keyboard
is in the caps lock mode. Press this key combination
once to activate the mode. Press the keys again to
return to the normal typing mode.
DEL The function of the DEL key depends on the program you
are running. In some programs, this key erases the
character at the current cursor position.
FN DEL The FN and DEL key combination reverses the function
of the numeric keypad at the right of the keyboard,
activating a "number lock" mode. When this mode is
active, the numeric keypad provides a calculator-like
pad for entering numbers in application programs. It
includes the numbers, operators (-,+,/,and *), and
punctuation labeled in blue on the keyboard. The light
on the upper part of the keyboard indicates when the
keyboard is in "number lock" mode. Press the
combination again to return to the normal keyboard
mode.
SCROLL LOCK The function of the SCROLL LOCK key depends on the
program you are running. Its use is defined in your
operating system or application program manual.
FN ~ Sends everything currently displayed on the screen to
the printer.
CTRL SCROLL LOCK The function of this key combination depends on the
program you are running. In some programs, this
combination causes a break, halting program execution.
Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard is arranged the same
as a calculator keypad. Press the FN and DEL keys at the same time to use
the keypad for extensive number entry. When number lock is on, the NUM LOCK
indicator on the upper part of the keyboard lights. The values of the keys
on the numeric keypad are 0-9, decimal (.), addition (+), subtraction (-),
multiplication (*), and division (/) as printed in blue on the keyboard.
Press the FN and DEL key combination again to return to the normal keyboard
mode.
Cursor Keys
The arrow keys at the lower right of the keyboard are cursor control keys.
Pressing a cursor key moves the cursor one position in the direction of the
arrow. Holding down a cursor key repeats the action.
FN <-- Executes a "home" function. The function depends on
the program you are running. In some programs, "Home"
moves the cursor to the upper left corner of the
screen.
FN --> Executes an "end" function. The function depends on
the program you are running. In some programs, "End"
moves the cursor to the right of the last character in
the current line.
FN (Up Arrow) Executes a "page up" function. The function depends
on the program you are running.
FN (Down Arrow) Executes a "page down" function. The function depends
on the program you are running.
Using an External Keyboard
The Tandy 1400 FD provides a connection port on the back of the system
for an optional external keyboard. You can connect a Tandy Enhanced
Keyboard (25-4032) or and IBM PC-compatible keyboard. If you wish, connect
the external keyboard, and select EXT during Setup mode. Refer to Faxback
Doc. #1073 on how to run the Setup for your computer.
Be sure that you are familiar with the way the external keyboard works
before you use it with the 1400 FD.
Note: If you are using an enhanced keyboard, it must be set to IBM
XT-compatible mode. The Tandy Enhanced Keyboard defaults to this mode.