Re: switch under k/b of IIe, and other mysteries

[waynes@intergate.ca]

Ed wrote
>1) I do not know what the switch is for unless it is the keyboard
>encoder switch that changes the Dollar Sign symbol to that other
>currency.  (Shift 4, I think.)

It's for switching between different keyboards like QWERTY <-> DAVORAK 
or French depending on whats on the ROM. The wire from the switch should
go to a connector J19. Since it's so easy to switch accidentally, I 
usually unplug it and if neccessary put a jumper on that connector.

>2) Your best bet is to ask for a set of books, I'm sure someone here has
>a set they'd be happy to let you borow or have.  (Youmay want to post
>your geographical location to encourage a local to assist.)
>
>3) Reset on the IIe only works in conjunction with the control key.  You
>are correct that it does nothing by itself.  Apple learned with the II+
>that the reset key is too easily pushed accidentally when it works by
>itself.

However they provided solder pads on the underside of the keyboard for anyone
that wanted the reset key to work by itself.

	Wayne

 -----  Posted via NewsOne.Net: Free (anonymous) Usenet News via the Web  -----
  http://newsone.net/ -- Free reading and anonymous posting to 60,000+ groups
   NewsOne.Net prohibits users from posting spam.  If this or other posts
made through NewsOne.Net violate posting guidelines, email abuse@newsone.net