Entering letters and numbers

1. Turn the controller: select letters or numbers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers ifneeded.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete the letter Press the controller: delete the letter or number.
Press the controller for an extended Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers
Enter a blank space. Enter a blank space.

Switching between letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering letters and numbers.

Symbol Symbol
Enter the letters Enter the letters
Enter the numbers Enter the numbers
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