DO NOT enter commas in dollar fields.

It is unnecessary to enter .00 in dollar fields when entering whole numbers. When an amount includes cents, enter the cents as usual.

DATE FIELDS

In date fields (MM-DD-YY) the date is entered as numerals. For example: October 1, 2003, would be entered as 10-01-03. The program will alphabetize the month when needed. As the date is entered, the cursor will automatically advance to the next position.

DO NOT press the <NL> key after entering the MM, DD, or YY.

STOPPING THE SYSTEM

DO NOT try to shortcut the program design. Press <ESC> and <F1> only when permitted. Properly log off each terminal when completed. Do this prior to shutting down the System. DO NOT just pull the plug and go home.

PATH

The path shows which number on the screen has been selected to arrive at the screen being displayed. A period ( . ) is used to break between selections. The path is used to assist the user in knowing how to get to a certain screen and should be used like a road map. Example: (04.01)

AUTO KEYS

On fields using a date, state, or ZIP Code, DO NOT press <NL> after entering the data.

<  >

Angle brackets indicate the key within the bracket has to be entered.

(  )

Parentheses on a screen are for informational purposes. If a number is within the parentheses, it is for information. If nothing is within the parentheses, it is for a code to be entered.

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A period at the end of a field indicates the length of the input field.

The arrow keys, located between the typewriter keyboard and the 10-key adding machine keyboard, will move the cursor in the direction of the arrow. However, only certain screens use this function; most data entry screens WILL NOT recognize this key.