Only the ability to read what the manual inputs are and if the expected results are obtained.
The engineer returned to study the readouts before him, regretting the slowness of the manual inputs.
The problem, he said, was that spending money on the manual input meant there was no money to update the system.
Even with manual input, nothing issued from either of the replicators.
This technology can be used to acquire discrete lead data via manual input into an application-type form.
Arbok turned to the command console and switched to what was obviously manual input to the computer.
This modifies the manual inputs of the pilot in accordance with control parameters.
The machine had no moving parts - not even a power switch - and used a pressure-sensitive membrane keyboard for manual input.
Compared to a manual input, this ensures a more comfortable and consistent data collection.
"Probably impossible if he had the sense to use manual input rather than vocal," Kirk said glumly.