7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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7.4 Function Keys, Menu Operation
The function keys at the top of the keyboard control most of operations through a
menu system. Most of the screenshots on this manual are for IB-585.
7.4.1 Menu conventions
Reverse highlighting
The cursor-selected menu item is displayed with white characters on a black back-
ground.
Underline
The underline shows the currently selected option. In the figure below, for example,
[ARQ], [Channel] and [ON] are underlined.
7.4.2 Menu overview
Menu selection
Press a function key to open a menu.
To display the [File] menu, for exam-
ple, press the function key F1.
Selection of menu items and op-
tions
Press a numeric or alphabet key to se-
lect a menu item. You can also select a
menu item to press the ↑ or ↓ key then
press the Enter key. Menu options can
be selected by the ← or → key. After
selecting an option, press the Enter
key to register your selection.
How to close the menu
Press and hold down the Esc key for
over a second to close the menu.
Reverse
highlighting
Underline
Station
[Station Entry] screen