HP50,49,48 Matrix Alpha Lock

[buffalo]

hey RMollov
thanks yes its been a while since i've used a HP48, i forgot its matrix writer only had numeric input. i probably didn't describe very well what the glitch was.
i think the alpha should lock wether its in matrix writer or not. what i find currently is that each time i press enter alpha unlocks(??)

i am trying to create a list of common words then look up the German equivalent. the 2 lists side by side give me a single word translator, i just have to enter the words in. (just type the lists using a F%&*ing typewriter-i hear you say) yes now that i think of it i'm not a bad 2 finger typer.
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