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→Control 2 (OUTPUT)
When the computer finishes writing a page, the previously displayed data reappears. To output additional data, press '''CTRL 2''' (OUTPUT) again. The program then asks if you wish to OUTPUT TO PREVIOUS DEVICE and offers you the choice of pressing '''1''' for "yes" or '''2''' for "no." To save additional data, enter '''1'''. (''Note:'' If you are saving data on a disk system, the file is closed when you press '''2''' for "no." Once the file is closed, you cannot add additional information to it.)
===Control 3 (CANCEL)===
Pressing '''CTRL 3''' (CANCEL) cancels the following functions while they are in progress: the automatic log-on sequence, file transfer, and output to a mass storage device.
===Control 4 (TRANSFER)===
Holding down the '''CTRL''' key and pressing '''4''' (TRANSFER) enables you to transfer a file of information from your cassette or diskette to the other system. See the "File Transfer" section for full information.
===Control 5 (WRAP)===
'''CTRL 5''' (WRAP) controls the status of the wrap-around feature. The module begins with WRAP automatically ON. With the wrap-around feature on, the module breaks lines at blank spaces whenever possible and continues long lines of text on the next line instead of extending the text beyond the right screen boundary. When you press '''CTRL 5''' (WRAP), the WRAP feature changes to OFF. With the wrap-around feature off, the text is displayed just as it is transmitted by the other system and may extend beyond the right screen boundary. To turn WRAP back on again, press '''CTRL 5''' once more.
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IMPORTANT:''' Whenever you change the WRAP feature, all data in your computer's available Random Access Memory (RAM) is erased. Be sure that the WRAP feature is in the desired mode (ON or OFF) before you start receiving data. Remember that the module begins with WRAP automatically on.
When saving or printing data, the WRAP should be on if you wish to output lines with 40 characters or less. It should be off if you wish to output lines with a maximum of 80 characters. With the wrap-around feature off, you can save or print greater amounts of material at one time since the Home Computer outputs one page at a time. The longer line is also desirable if you are receiving charts or tables.
If the WRAP is off and you are receiving data, the module displays the first portion of each incoming line of information. (The number of characters that are displayed depends on the column width you selected on the COMMUNICATION SETUP display.) The final position in the line shows the rest of the transmitted line one character at a time. To view the data which extends beyond the screen boundaries, use the arrow keys as explained in the section, "Reviewing Data with the Arrow Keys." Since many systems pause after sending 24 lines of data, you might wish to review the data at the end of each page.
