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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE USER MANUAL – READ THIS
Navigating with hyperlinks
Throughout this manual, “hyperlinks” to figures, tables, and other sections (or websites) are
shown in bold blue (unless the target is on the same page). Click the mouse pointer on a link to
go directly to that location. For example, clicking this link: Clocks and clock movements – read
this takes you directly to that chapter starting on page 9. So does clicking the blue 9.
You also can click a headings or page number in the table of contents to jump directly there.
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User manual road map
This manual covers a lot of ground, so it can be puzzling about what to read, and in what order. Many
chapter headings include "read this," and you should read those chapters
in addition, many chapters have a "Next:" link at the end that suggests the next logical chapter to read.
So if you're just getting started reading about power supplies, you probably need to read about clocks and
clock movements next. Just click the link to jump directly to that topic.
All chapters dealing with the FCC3 kit apply only to the kit, and may be skipped if you purchased an
assembled and tested FCC4.
The same applies to modifying clock movements. If you purchased modified and tested movements,
skip the chapter on modifying them.
Optional reading is contained in appendices. There is nothing there that you need to connect and
operate the FCC4, assemble the FCC4 kit, or modify movements.
Basic information
Using the FCC4
Everyone needs to know how to use the FCC4, so that chapter is near the front of the manual, on
page 4.
Power supply
You can't use the FCC4 without a power supply, so this important topic starts on page 6.
Clocks and clock movements
Everyone also needs to learn about choosing clocks for the layout, and how to install modified
movements in them. This information begins on page 9.
FCC4 Fast Clock Controller User Manual
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