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Here's a same field with the drop-down menu open: Fig. 2 When entering data in a drop-down field, there are a couple ways to proceed. You can open the menu and scroll through it until you find the information you want; click on the data to highlight it and bring it into the field. You can also simply begin typing while the drop-down menu is closed. The program's built-in Auto-Match feature will bring up possible matches as you type. If the data you want appears, simply hit <Return> to enter it into the field. The F4 Button The F4 button is a keyboard “shortcut” that opens the drop-down menu of the active field (if a drop-down menu is available, of course). Hit F4 to open the dropdown menu; hit it again to close the menu. This is a standard shortcut, so you can use it throughout the entire program. <Enter> to Advance As mentioned above, use the Enter key to advance from one field to the next. Of course, you can also click in a field with the mouse to activate that field. 1.2 Configuring the Laptop Module If you are running the Traffic Collision Database Laptop Module for the first time, you need to run Configuration. You will also return to Configuration from time to time when you need to make changes to the data tables. For example, you might need to add or remove officer names or vehicle makes and models. This section will help you learn the Configuration options. 2