Decision Data IS-488, IS-488C User Manual

IS-488/LM-488C

Workstation User’s Manual

B000401045-02

This User Guide contains proprietary information of IIS, Ltd. and may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from IIS Ltd.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change specification without prior notice, in line with policy of constant product improvement.

Edition April 1998

Preface

The IS-488 is a plug-compatible workstation, interchangeable with the IBM 3488 terminal. This workstation is directly attached using Twinax cable, to IBM SYS/3X, AS/400 or 5294/5394 Communication Controllers.

This manual provides detailed instructions for installing, configuring and operating the IS-488 Monochrome and LM-488C color workstation.

This User Guide is divided as follows:

Chapter 1: Features

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 3: Offline Setup

Chapter 4: Online Setup

Chapter 5: Entering Session

Chapter 6: Record and Play Operation

Chapter 7: Mouse and Editing Functions

Chapter 8: Printing

Chapter 9: Alice’s Paperless Desk

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Default Setup Values

Appendix B: Printer Emulation Modes

Appendix C: 5219 & 3812 Font Support

Appendix D: Operator Messages and Error Codes

Appendix E: Pin Assignments

Appendix F: Keyboard Layouts

Appendix G: Specifications

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Warranty/Copyright/Trademarks

Copyright May 1998. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without permission. The material contained in this document is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed for errors or omission which may appear in this document.

All product and company names mentioned in this manual are brand names or patented names of the respective companies.

Table of Contents

Preface .....................................................................................................................III

1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Configuration ........................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Capabilities........................................................................................................... 1-1

2. GETTING STARTED...........................................................................................2-1

2.1 Selecting A Location............................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Unpacking Instructions......................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Assembling the IS-488 Monochrome Workstation ............................................... 2-2

2.4 Assembling the LM-488C Color Workstation ....................................................... 2-4

2.5 What to do Next ?................................................................................................. 2-5

2.6 Connecting the Workstation to the Twinax Line ................................................... 2-5

2.7 Workstation Maintenance..................................................................................... 2-6

2.7.1 Cleaning the Workstation ........................................................................... 2-6

2.7.2 Screen Saver Option .................................................................................. 2-6

2.7.3 Power Saver............................................................................................... 2-6

3. OFFLINE SETUP ................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Entering Offline Setup ................................................................................ 3-1

3.1.2 OFFLINE Setup Function Keys and Indicators .......................................... 3-2

3.2 Offline Customization Setup................................................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Defining Sessions, Addresses and Modes................................................. 3-2

3.2.1.1 Display Sessions ....................................................................... 3-3

3.2.1.2 Printer Sessions ........................................................................ 3-3

3.2.1.3 Shared Addressing.................................................................... 3-3

3.2.1.4 Display Address 1 to 4............................................................... 3-4

3.2.1.5 Printer Address.......................................................................... 3-4

3.2.1.6 Character Set ............................................................................ 3-4

3.2.1.7 Printer Emulation....................................................................... 3-4

3.2.2 ASCII Printer Model Type........................................................................... 3-5

3.2.2.1 Printer Model/Type .................................................................... 3-5

3.2.2.2 Symbol Code Page.................................................................... 3-6

3.2.3 Keyboard And Country ............................................................................... 3-7

3.2.3.1 Keyboard Type .......................................................................... 3-7

3.2.3.2 Country...................................................................................... 3-7

3.2.4 ASCII Printer Type ..................................................................................... 3-8

3.2.4.1 ASCII Printer Type..................................................................... 3-8

3.2.4.2 Paste Start Position................................................................... 3-8

3.2.5 Alternate Addresses for Display Sessions ................................................. 3-9

3.2.5.1 Alternate addresses .................................................................. 3-9

3.2.6 Model ID and Alternate Addresses for the Printer Session ...................... 3-10

3.2.6.1 Model Id................................................................................... 3-10

3.2.6.2 Alternate Addresses ................................................................ 3-10

3.3 Serial Number .................................................................................................... 3-11

3.3.1.1 Plant of manufacture ............................................................... 3-11

3.3.1.2 Serial number .......................................................................... 3-11

3.4 Test Menu .......................................................................................................... 3-12

3.4.1 Set Factory Defaults................................................................................. 3-12

3.4.2 Record/Play Options ................................................................................ 3-13

3.4.3 Display Attributes ..................................................................................... 3-13

3.4.4 Display Char Set ...................................................................................... 3-13

3.4.5 Display Version ........................................................................................ 3-14

3.4.6 Twinax Line Test ...................................................................................... 3-14

3.4.7 Keyboard Test .......................................................................................... 3-15

3.4.8 Printer Test............................................................................................... 3-15

3.4.9 Monitor Test ............................................................................................. 3-16

3.4.10 Scroll Test .............................................................................................. 3-17

3.4.11 Mouse Test (for PS/2 mouse) ................................................................ 3-17

3.4.12 Keyboard Mapper................................................................................... 3-17

4. ONLINE SETUP MENU ..................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1 Entering Online setup menu....................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 ONLINE Setup Function Keys and Indicators ............................................ 4-2

4.2 Setup Display ....................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2.1 Setup Display Screen-1.............................................................................. 4-3

4.2.1.1 Alarm Volume............................................................................ 4-3

4.2.1.2 Cursor........................................................................................ 4-3

4.2.1.3 Row/Column Indicator ............................................................... 4-4

4.2.1.4 Rule Line ................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1.5 Auto Dim.................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1.6 Enable Keyboard Mapper.......................................................... 4-4

4.2.2 Setup Display Screen-2.............................................................................. 4-5

4.2.2.1 Extended Display....................................................................... 4-5

4.2.2.2 Split Screen ............................................................................... 4-5

4.2.2.3 Buzzer Time .............................................................................. 4-5

4.2.2.4 Separator................................................................................... 4-5

4.2.2.5 Column Sep............................................................................... 4-5

4.2.2.6 Reverse Image .......................................................................... 4-5

4.2.3 Setup Display Screen-3.............................................................................. 4-6

4.2.3.1 Local Tabs................................................................................. 4-6

4.2.3.2 Type Ahead ............................................................................... 4-6

4.2.3.3 Message Wait............................................................................ 4-6

4.2.3.4 Dual 132 .................................................................................... 4-6

4.2.3.5 Local Cut and Paste ................................................................. 4-6

4.2.3.5 and Paste .................................................................................. 4-7

4.2.4 Setup Display Screen-4.............................................................................. 4-8

4.2.4.1 Lock Sessions Password .......................................................... 4-8

4.3 Browse Display Information.................................................................................. 4-9

4.4 Setup Printer ...................................................................................................... 4-10

4.4.1 Setup Printer Screen-1............................................................................. 4-10

4.4.1.1 Lines per Inch.......................................................................... 4-10

4.4.1.2 Characters Per Inch................................................................. 4-10

4.4.1.3 Print Quality............................................................................. 4-10

4.4.1.4 Printer Key Function................................................................ 4-11

4.4.2 Setup Printer Screen-2 (5219 & 3812 Emulations Only).......................... 4-11

4.4.2.1 Type Style................................................................................ 4-11

4.4.2.2 System Code Page.................................................................. 4-11

4.4.2.3 Paper Feed.............................................................................. 4-12

4.4.2.4 Source Drawer......................................................................... 4-12

4.4.2.5 Form ........................................................................................ 4-12

4.4.2.6 Attention .................................................................................. 4-12

4.4.3 Setup Printer Screen-3 (for 3812 Emulation only).................................... 4-13

4.4.3.1 Default Orientation:.................................................................. 4-13

4.4.3.2 Paper:...................................................................................... 4-13

4.4.3.3 Automatic Orientation:............................................................. 4-13

4.4.4 Setup Printer Screen-4............................................................................. 4-14

4.4.4.1 Print Key.................................................................................. 4-14

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4.4.4.2 Local Form Feed ..................................................................... 4-14

4.4.4.3 Local Condensed .................................................................... 4-14

4.4.4.4 Buffer Print .............................................................................. 4-14

4.4.4.5 Hex Print.................................................................................. 4-15

4.4.5 Screen Print Setup ................................................................................... 4-15

4.4.5.1 Lines Per Inch ......................................................................... 4-15

4.4.5.2 Characters Per Inch ................................................................ 4-15

4.4.5.3 Print Quality............................................................................. 4-15

4.4.5.4 6.12.4 Source Drawer ............................................................ 4-15

4.4.5.5 Form Length In Inches ............................................................ 4-15

4.4.5.5 Inches...................................................................................... 4-16

4.4.5.6 Form Length In Millimeters...................................................... 4-16

4.4.5.7 First Print Line ......................................................................... 4-16

4.4.5.8 Print First Column.................................................................... 4-16

4.5 Browse Printer Information................................................................................. 4-17

4.5.1.1 Example .................................................................................. 4-18

4.6 Setup Input Devices ........................................................................................... 4-19

4.6.1 Setup Input Devices Screen-1.................................................................. 4-19

4.6.1.1 Clicker ..................................................................................... 4-19

4.6.1.2 Keyboard Typematic................................................................ 4-19

4.6.1.3 Mouse Speed .......................................................................... 4-19

4.6.1.4 Mouse Double Click ................................................................ 4-20

4.6.2 Setup Input Devices Screen-2.................................................................. 4-20

4.6.2.1 Mouse Primary Button............................................................. 4-20

4.7 Calculator Setup................................................................................................. 4-21

4.7.1.1 Decimal Point .......................................................................... 4-21

4.8 Lock Sessions .................................................................................................... 4-21

4.9 Setup Color ........................................................................................................ 4-22

4.9.1 Customizing the Foreground and Background Color Palettes ................. 4-23

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5. ENTERING SESSIONS.......................................................................................5-1

5.1 Split Screen Description ....................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Status Line Description .............................................................................. 5-2

5.1.2 Scrolling and the Divider Bar...................................................................... 5-2

5.1.3 Mouse Functions ........................................................................................ 5-3

6. RECORD AND PLAY OPERATION ...................................................................6-1

6.1 Record Play Operation ......................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 Recording a Sequence............................................................................... 6-1

6.1.2 Displaying a Recorded Sequence .............................................................. 6-2

6.1.3 Deleting Recorded Key Sequences ........................................................... 6-2

6.1.4 Pause Feature............................................................................................ 6-2

6.2 Play Mode Procedure........................................................................................... 6-3

6.3 Record/Play Limitation Keys ................................................................................ 6-3

7. MOUSE AND EDITING FUNCTIONS .................................................................7-1

7.1 Copy and Paste.................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1.1 Copying and Pasting a Character String .................................................... 7-1

7.2 Using the TAB Key ............................................................................................... 7-2

7.2.1 To Enter the TAB Setup Panel ................................................................... 7-2

7.2.2 Hot Spot Highlighting Using the Mouse...................................................... 7-3

7.2.3 Automatic Cursor Position.......................................................................... 7-3

8. PRINTING ...........................................................................................................8-1

8.1 Bypass Feature .................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2 Gate Feature ........................................................................................................ 8-1

8.3 Bypass Table........................................................................................................ 8-2

8.3.1 Example - 1: Using the Bypass Feature.................................................... 8-3

8.3.2 Example 2- Using the Gate Feature.......................................................... 8-3

8.4 Printer Control Editor............................................................................................ 8-3

8.5 Printer EBCDIC to ASCII Translation Table ......................................................... 8-6

8.6 LOCAL PRINT FEATURE .................................................................................... 8-7

8.6.1 To Perform a Local Print ............................................................................ 8-7

8.6.2 Trim Area.................................................................................................... 8-7

8.7 Printer Status Symbols on Status Line................................................................. 8-8

9. ALICE’S PAPERLESS DESK............................................................................ 9-1

9.1 Alice Main Menu................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2 Telephone Directory............................................................................................. 9-2

9.3 Alarm Calendar .................................................................................................... 9-3

9.4 Character Set Screen......................................................................................... 9-4

9.5 Alarm Clock.......................................................................................................... 9-5

9.5.1 Play Command........................................................................................... 9-6

9.6 Alice’s Setup ........................................................................................................ 9-6

9.7 Calculator ............................................................................................................. 9-8

9.7.1 Calculator Help screen ............................................................................... 9-8

9.7.2 Calculator Operation .................................................................................. 9-9

9.7.2.1 Editing Keys ............................................................................ 9-10

9.8 Note Pad ............................................................................................................ 9-11

9.8.1 Editing Functions...................................................................................... 9-11

9.8.2 Word Wrap and Justification Feature ....................................................... 9-12

9.8.3 Status Line ............................................................................................... 9-12

9.8.4 Editing Blocks........................................................................................... 9-13

10. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 Blank Display.................................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 Unstable Display .............................................................................................. 10-2

10.3 Communication Failure .................................................................................... 10-3

10.4 Communications Problems: ............................................................................. 10-4

10.4.1 General Troubleshooting: Disturbances, Communication

Failure ............................................................................................................... 10-4

10.4.2 Keyboard Produces Incorrect Characters for Some of the

Keys .................................................................................................................. 10-4

10.5 Printer Problems............................................................................................... 10-5

APPENDIX.A DEFAULT SETUP VALUES ........................................................... A-1

Offline Setup Default .................................................................................................. A-1

Online Setup Defaults ................................................................................................A-2

Setup Display ...................................................................................................... A-2

Setup Host-Addressable Printer.......................................................................... A-2

Setup Printer .......................................................................................................A-2

Screen Print Setup .............................................................................................. A-3

Setup Input Devices ............................................................................................ A-3

Setup Calculator.................................................................................................. A-3

If 5219/3812 Emulation is Selected..................................................................... A-3

If 3812 Emulation is Selected.............................................................................. A-4

Appendix B. PRINTER EMULATION MODES .....................................................B-1

Printer Emulation Table..............................................................................................B-1

Printer Character Sets................................................................................................B-4

Code Page 500, Multinational .................................................................................... B-4

Printable Characters................................................................................................. B-12

Differences Which Apply to All Emulations ..............................................................B-20

Differences From IBM 5256 Operation..................................................................... B-21

Differences From IBM 4214 Operation..................................................................... B-21

Differences From IBM 5219 Operation..................................................................... B-21

Differences From IBM 3812 Operation..................................................................... B-21

Appendix C. 5219 & 3812 FONT SUPPORT ........................................................C-1

Adobe PostScript........................................................................................................C-1

Canon LBP-4, LBP-8 and CaPSL ..............................................................................C-4

Canon Bubble Jet BJ-300 and BJ-330 .......................................................................C-6

Epson LQ-850, LQ-1050, LQ-2550, LQ Series ..........................................................C-6

Epson LQ-870, LQ-1170, LQ-570, LQ-1070, LQ ESC/P2..........................................C-9

Epson FX-286e, FX-86e...........................................................................................C-10

Epson FX-850, FX-1050...........................................................................................C-10

Epson LQ-1500 ........................................................................................................C-10

HP Deskjet 500 and 500C........................................................................................C-11

Laserjet II, Offset Positioning ...................................................................................C-11

HP LaserJet II & LaserJet III ....................................................................................C-12

HP RuggedWriter 480, PCL .....................................................................................C-19

IBM Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)..............................................................C-21

IBM 5204 Quickwriter, 5202 Quitewriter III...............................................................C-22

IBM 4019 LaserPRinter, LaserPrinter E, PPDS .......................................................C-22

IBM Personal Printer Series II 2380 and 2381 ......................................................... C-22

IBM Personal Printer Series II 2390 and 2391 ......................................................... C-22

IBM ExecJet 4072 ....................................................................................................C-22

Pinwriter P9300, P6200/P6300 and P3200/P3300 ..................................................C-23

NEC Pinwriter P5, P6 and P7...................................................................................C-23

Okidata Microline 383C+ and 393+, ML 390+ and 391+, ML 380............................C-23

Okidata Microline 320 and 321.................................................................................C-23

Panasonic KX-P1624 and KX-P1124.......................................................................C-24

Panasonic KX-P1695 ...............................................................................................C-24

Star Micronics XR-1020 Multi-Font, XR-1520 Multi-Font .........................................C-24

Toshiba and Expresswriter....................................................................................... C-24

Appendix D. OPERATOR MESSAGES AND ERROR CODES............................D-1

Operator Messages....................................................................................................D-1

Error Codes................................................................................................................D-3

Appendix E. PIN ASSIGNMENTS......................................................................... E-1

DB-9 Connector.......................................................................................................... E-1

Parallel Interface ........................................................................................................E-2

DB-15 Connector........................................................................................................ E-3

Keyboard DIN Connector ........................................................................................... E-4

PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................................................................. E-5

Appendix F. KEYBOARD LAYOUTS ................................................................... F-1

Appendix G. SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................G-1

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Model IS-488/LM-488C workstation is plug compatible and interchangeable with the IBM 3487 and IBM 3488 terminals. The monitor. The workstation can enable various terminal and printer emulation modes.

It is capable of supporting four displays sessions (two of which can be displayed simultaneously on the screen), and an additional printer session. The printer directly connected to the display station performs as a host printer.

Alice’s Paperless Desk is an application that is integrated into the workstation and provides convenient on-line office services that save time and desk space. Among the services offered are: telephone directory, calendar, character set table calculator and notepad.

logic box can be connected to any standard color SVGA

1.1 Configuration

IS-488 14” Monochrome display supplied with the workstation

LM-488C Logic Box that can be connected to any standard color SVGA monitor.

1.2 Capabilities

Session Display

Screen Modes

Supports up to four sessions, two of which may be displayed

either simultaneously (with a vertical or horizontal split), or alternately on a full screen. Only one session may be active at a time.

Supports up to five screen modes including status line ;

• 24 x 80

• 32 x 80

• 43 x 80

• 49 x 80

• 27 x 132

Address Sharing

A single address may be shared by all the display sessions,

allowing you to reserve addresses for other displays or printers on the same port.

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Enhanced User Interface

PS2 Mouse Support

Power Saver

Record/Play/Pause

Password Security

PC Keyboard

Enhanced user interface with special symbols that can be

manipulated.

Mouse Copy and Paste editing functions

Hot Spots highlighting, setup and various local functions like

Zoom and Jump.

When the display is not in use, its power consumption is

automatically reduced.

Allows you to store up to 4000 commonly used keystrokes in

nonvolatile memory for playback at any time.

Use the Pause key to stop the record or playback and temporarily resume normal operations.

Allows you to lock sessions using a user defined password, and

prevent unauthorized use of the display.

Plug-and-play PC keyboard support.

Keyboard Mapper

Printer Capabilities

Allows you to reassign a key function to another key.

Printer Session

• Printer Emulation5256, 4214, 5219 and 3812 SCS.

• The 3812 SCS emulation includes the support for the

Computer-Output Reduction ( COR ) function

ASCII Printer Model / Type

Supports up to 40 ASCII printer Models / Types and HPLJ4.

Printer Symbol Code Page ASCII, 437, ECMA-93, 850, Roman-8, DLIBM, DL Epson-9.

Printer Definition Table Download ( PDT )

Enables printer customization by creating a PDT using AS/400 Workstation Customization Utility, and downloading it to the display.

Printer Commands Control Editor Allows you to edit ASCII printer control commands such as lines

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and characters per inch.

Colored Terminals Capabilities

Printer ASCII Table Editor

Allows you to change the printer EBCDIC to ASCII translation table and print some special characters.

Printer Bypass Table Allows the host application to transparently send controls commands to the attached ASCII printer, and enables special printer features such as bar-code.

Gate Table The Gate feature is similar to Bypass feature, however, it provides the capability to use unlimited number of printer codes.

Supported colors

The LM-488C supports up to 16 colors, that can be chosen from a 64 color palette.

Any one of the palette colors may be assigned to the sessions background, screen border, mouse pointer and ruler.

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2. GETTING STARTED

The IS-488 installation is designed to be simple and fast. Follow the instructions given below for selecting a location, unpacking and installing the workstation.

2.1 Selecting A Location

a. The area should be clean, free from shock and vibrations, extreme temperatures and high

humidity.

b. The workstation should be placed on a flat surface.

c. The site should include a wall socket, incoming and outgoing Twinax cable (for additional

workstations on the line).

d. Sufficient space should be left at the back of the workstation to allow free access to the

connected cables.

e. The workstation should be connected directly to the wall socket, an not via an extension

cable.

f. Make sure that the power source is +/-10% of rated power (either 115 or 220 VAC) and the

frequency is 50/60 Hz +/- 2 Hz.

2.2 Unpacking Instructions

Before opening the shipping package or the protective case, check to make sure that there is no visible external damage. If any such damage was incurred contact your distributor before opening the package.

Make sure that the following items have been included:

1. Keyboard: 122 or 102/103 keyboard

2. PS/2 mouse (option)

3. T-cable

4. Power cord

5. User’s Manual

6. For IS-488 : Display Monitor and base with integrated Electronic Logic Board

7. For LM-488C: Electronic Box.

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2.3 Assembling the IS-488 Monochrome Workstation

To setup for the 14-inch monochrome monitor, DSM 1426, perform the following series of steps:

1. Place the monitor upside down on a flat surface.

2. Align the base with the slots in the underside of the and insert the Tilt/Swivel Base into the slots. Refer to the above figure.

3. Pull the Tilt/Swivel Base toward the front of the display until the hook clicks into the slot.

NOTE: To disconnect the base from the monitor, insert a screwdriver into the slot marked with an arrow in the above diagram, and depress the hook towards the front of the monitor.

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4. Turn the assembled unit rightside up and connect the cables according to the following illustration:

1. Set the power switch on the monitor to OFF.

2. Face the back of the workstation.

3. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard port.

4. If a printer is to be installed, connect the printer cable to the printer port.

5. Connect the mouse (option) cable to the mouse port.

6. Connect the monitor interface cable to the monitor connector.

7. Connect the power cable between the rear of the monitor and power outlet.

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2.4 Assembling the LM-488C Color Workstation

An LM-488C workstation includes an SVGA color monitor which is assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE: On an LM-488C workstation, the monitor power switch turns on the workstation.

1. Set the power switch to OFF.

2. Face the back of the workstation.

3. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard port.

4. If a printer is to be installed, connect the printer cable to the printer port.

5. Connect the mouse (option) cable to the mouse port.

6. Connect the monitor interface cable to the monitor connector in the box.

7. Connect the one power cable between the rear of the box and power outlet and the other between the rear of the monitor and the power outlet.

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2.5 What to do Next ?

1. Power-ON the workstation.

2. Perform the OFFLINE setup (chapter-3).

3. Power-OFF the workstation and connect the Twinax cable (section 2.6).

2.6 Connecting the Workstation to the Twinax Line

The following steps show how to connect the workstation to the Twinax line:

CAUTION!!!

To avoid electrical shock, turn off the workstation and unplug it from the wall

socket before you connect it to the Twinaxial line.

Getting Started

1. Make sure there are no users working on the specific line you are going to connect.

2. Connect the T cable to the appropriate connector on the rear of the workstation. Secure the T cable with two screws.

3. Connect the incoming cable to one of the sockets on the T cable. Connect the outgoing cable (if one exists) to the other socket.

4. If twisted pair cabling is used, then attach an RJ45 connector to the Twinax adapter and attach the adapter to one of the sockets on the T cable. Do not connect an adapter or Twinax cable to the other T-cable socket.

NOTE: The cable is equipped with a built-in terminator. This eliminates the need for a special terminator part for the last terminal on the line.

5. Connect the workstation to the power outlet.

6. Power on the workstation and wait until “SIGN ON SCREEN” appears on the display. If the

screen does not appear, refer to Troubleshooting (Chapter-11).

7. Perform the ONLINE setup (chapter-4).

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2.7 Workstation Maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance procedures are required to keep your workstation in good operating condition. It is recommended to clean the workstation regularly and make use of the screen saving options.

2.7.1 Cleaning the Workstation

Clean the screen surface with a soft, lint-free cloth, dampened with an ammonia or alcoholbased glass cleaner.

Alternatively, use a mild detergent solution in water as a glass cleaner, then wipe with a waterdampened cloth.

ATTENTION!!

Avoid the use of petroleum-based cleaners.

2.7.2 Screen Saver Option

The option is enabled in the Setup display of the Online Setup. Enabling this option prolongs CRT life.

It causes the screen to dim automatically if for a preset time (5 to 20 minutes), no key is pressed or there is no host command input. An indicator will appear on the status line indicating that the screen has been dimmed. To display is restored when a key is pressed.

2.7.3 Power Saver

This is a built-in function to save power. If the workstation is ON and not active (i.e. no keyboard or host input) for more than two hours the screen dims indicating that the power saver function is enabled.

Power consumption is reduced by up to 50% and emission of radiation from the workstation is also greatly reduced.

The green LED on the front of the workstation turns to orange. When a key is pressed, the optional mouse is moved or data is received from the host, the workstation automatically returns to normal, full power operation. Existing data on the screen remains untouched.

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3. OFFLINE SETUP

Offline setup allows you to configure the following: number of sessions and their addresses, display character set, printer address and emulation, type of ASCII printer, printer symbol code page and workstation language. In addition, the offline setup defines the display sessions model ID and alternate addresses.

The default parameters for all the offline setup screens are given in Appendix-A.

IMPORTANT !!!

Perform the offline setup before connecting the

workstation to the Twinax line.

3.1 Overview

3.1.1 Entering Offline Setup

1. Power-on the workstation (turn the switch on the electronics box ON) and keep the

Spacebar pressed during initialization.

2. An indicator light (on the monitor or box depending on the type of workstation) will be turned

on and within a few seconds the Offline Setup screen will be displayed:

Offline Setup

Move cursor to desired selection and press ENTER.

Customize Workstation Update Serial Number Test Workstation

F3=Exit Version xxxx

More+

SETUP

Parameter Definitions:

Customize Workstation

Provides access to screens for configuring the number of sessions, their type and addresses, in addition to defining the character sets and language definitions.

Update Serial Number

Test workstation

Enables you to set the workstation serial number.

Provides test screens for testing functions for system devices (keyboard or mouse, monitor).

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3.1.2 OFFLINE Setup Function Keys and Indicators

Key or indicator Description

F7 Page backward

F8 Page forward

F3 Save changes and exit to the Offline Main setup screen.

More+ indicator on the top

Additional configuration screens for that option.

right corner.

More- indicator on the top

Last configuration screen for that option.

right corner.

To define a parameter Place the cursor on the desired value and press the

Spacebar. The defined parameter value will be highlighted.

Exiting Offline Setup Mode

Press F3

3.2 Offline Customization Setup

3.2.1 Defining Sessions, Addresses and Modes

The workstation supports up to four sessions and an additional printer session. You may assign each session a unique address, or select one address to be shared by all the defined sessions (not including the printer).

To enter the screen

From the Offline Setup menu, select Customize Workstation and press Enter. The following screen will appear.

Customization More+

Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.

Dislay Sessions................................................ 1 2 3 4

Printer Sessions ............................................... Yes No

Shared Addressing .......................................... Yes No

Display Address 1..................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Display Address 2..................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Display Address 3..................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Display Address 4..................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Character Set ................................................... Country Specific Multinational

Printer Address................................................ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Printer Emulation ............................................ 5256 5214 5219 3812

F3=Exit F8=Forward T=ASCII B=Bypass

SETUP

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This screen allows you to define the number of sessions, session addresses and character sets. In addition, the printer session is enabled and defined in this screen. Enabling the printer sessions option, displays the printer related parameters such as emulation type and address.

The various options are described in the following sub-sections.

3.2.1.1 Display Sessions

3.2.1.2 Printer Sessions

3.2.1.3 Shared Addressing

Sets the Number of Display Sessions supported by the workstation.

Value = 1 to 4

Enables a printer session. The printer is directly connected to the display station and acts as a host printer.

Enabling this parameter (Yes), activates the printer address and Printer emulation mode which must be defined as well.

In addition, you may access the Printer EBCIDIC to ASCII translation table by pressing T, and the Bypass Table by pressing B. These functions are described in chapter 6.

A “Help” screen is provided by pressing Help while displaying either EBCIDIC or Bypass screen.

Each of the assigned terminal addresses may be defined as a shared address and used by all the terminal sessions. Sessions sharing a single address are independent of each other. The host and application must support shared addressing for this function to work.

Device addresses should be provided by the System Manager.

Set the parameter to No, for multiple sessions where the host system or controller will communicate with the workstation as if two/three independent workstations are attached.

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3.2.1.4 Display Address 1 to 4

3.2.1.5 Printer Address

3.2.1.6 Character Set

The unique host connection address for each defined display station 1 to 4 (depending on the number of enabled sessions).

The address is defined as ‘occupied’ by an ‘asterisk’ to all other sessions addresses including that of the printer.

A maximum of 7 addresses are available per port, enabling the user to connect sessions of more than one display station to a port. Up the 28 sessions can be assigned to each port when shared addressing is enabled.

The unique host connection address for the printer.

The address is defined as ‘occupied’ by an ‘asterisk’ to all other sessions addresses including that of the printer.

Value: 0 to 7

The character set used by the workstation.

3.2.1.7 Printer Emulation

Multinational: A standard set of multinational characters.

Country Specific: A character set specific for your country. The character set and language used on your workstation, is selected in the Country Specific screen.

Four Printer Emulation options are available: 5256;

4214; 5219; 3812

Refer to the tables in Appendix-B to select the appropriate printer emulation (listed in descending order of preference).

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3.2.2 ASCII Printer Model Type

This screen enables you to define the printer emulation mode and character code.

To enter the screen

From the Offline Setup menu, select Customize Workstation and page forward until the following screen is displayed.

Customization

Move cursor to desired choice, then press SPACE BAR to select.

Printer Model/Type Nulldriver Other Postscript Canon LBP Canon-BJ330 Diablo-630 Epson-JX80 Epson-FX286 Epson-FX1050 Epson-LQ1500 Epson-LQ1000 Epson-LQ2550 Epson-LQ1170 HP-Thinkjet HP-RugWtr HP-Deskjet500 HP-LaserjetII HP-LJ2-Offset HP-Laserjet3/4/5 IBM-PcGr-5150 IBM-ProXL IBM-XL24-4207/8 IBM-Quickwtr-5204 IBM-4019 IBM-2381 IBM-2391 IBM-4072 IBM-PPDS Ithaca-PcOS-S.50 NEC-P5/6/7 NEC-P9300 OKI293 OKI321S OKI 393M Panasonic-1624 Panasonic-1695 Qume-S-11P Star 1520 Toshiba-3X1S Boca

Symbol Code Page ASCII 437 ECMA-94 Roman-8 850 DL-IBM-Pro-9 DL-Epson-9

F3=Save and Exit F7=Backward F8=Forward E=Editor SETUP

Define the parameters according to the explanations given below.

3.2.2.1 Printer Model/Type

Type of printer or printer emulation.

Other: Select Other if your printer is not listed above.

When Other is selected as Printer Type and the key E is pressed, a Printer Control Editor screen is displayed where the printout can be customized (LPI, CPI etc.). Refer to chapter 6 for a detailed explanation.

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3.2.2.2 Symbol Code Page

Defines the printer character set as follows:

ASCII 7-bit character set.

437 Also referred to as IBM Character Set 2.

ECMA-94 European Standard.

850 IBM Standard providing the complete range of

accented alpha characters required for international language support.

Roman-8 Hewlett-Packard Roman 8 character set with

Roman 8 symbol extension.

DL-IBM Character set downloaded to the Proprinter printer by the workstation via the escape strings which are specifically formatted for the Proprinter XL. These escape strings set up the dot patterns for the character set. The set formed in this way is equivalent to the 850 set.

DL Epson 9 Downloaded to the printer by the workstation via escape strings which are specifically formatted for the Epson FX series of printers. The set formed in this way is equivalent to the 850 set.

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3.2.3 Keyboard And Country

This screen enables you to define the type of keyboard and language used on the workstation.

To enter the screen

Select Customize Workstation from the Offline Setup menu and page forward until the following screen is displayed.

3.2.3.1 Keyboard Type

3.2.3.2 Country

Type of keyboard installed on the workstation.

Standard keyboard: Assigns a standard keyboard configuration.

User Defined: Selecting this option enables the Keyboard ID options from which you can select the keyboard.

Keyboard ID: A number representing a user defined keyboard.

Defines the language in which the workstation screens are displayed.

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3.2.4 ASCII Printer Type

This screen allows you to define either a standard ASCII printer type or a user defined printer. In addition this screen defines the start position corresponding to the Paste command.

To enter the screen

Select Customize Workstation from the Offline Setup menu and page forward until the following screen is displayed.

3.2.4.1 ASCII Printer Type

3.2.4.2 Paste Start Position

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Defines the type of printer connected to the workstation.

Standard: A standard printer

User Defined: Enables the selection of an ASCII Printer ID for downloading a PDT (Printer Definition Table) identified by the selected ASCII printer ID from the AS/400. Your System Manager can help select the correct option.

ASCII Printer ID: This field represents the ID of a PDT downloaded from the AS/400.

This option defines the starting position where copied data will be pasted (chapter-8).

Text cursor: Pastes the data according to the position of the Text Cursor.

Mouse Pointer: Pastes the data according to the position of the Mouse Pointer.

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3.2.5 Alternate Addresses for Display Sessions

This screen enables you to define the alternate addresses for each session.

To enter this screen

Select Customize Workstation from the Offline setup menu, and page forward until the following screen is displayed.

CUSTOMIZATION More+

Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.

Alternate addresses for Session 1

Alt Address 1................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 2................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 3................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 4................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alternate addresses for Session 2

Alt Address 1................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 2................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 3................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 4................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alternate addresses for Session 3

Alt Address 1................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 2................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 3................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 4................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

F3=Save and Exit F7=Backward SETUP

3.2.5.1 Alternate addresses

After power up, the Workstation will test the line to check for busy addresses.

If the address defined in Setup is occupied by another workstation, this terminal will set the station address to the first “not busy” address from the alternate list.

If all alternate addresses are busy, a message will be displayed and the session will go offline.

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3.2.6 Model ID and Alternate Addresses for the Printer Session

This screen enables you to define the Model ID and alternate address for the printer session and for display session-4.

To enter this screen

Select Customize Workstation from the Offline setup menu, and page forward until the following screen is displayed.

NOTE: This is the last screen in the Customization menu. Press F3 to return to the Main offline setup menu where you may select the next option.

Customization More-

Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.

Model ID .........................................................3487 3197C 3197D 3180 5291

Alternate addresses for Session 4

Alt Address 1 ...............................................0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 2 ............................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 3 ............................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 4 ...............................................0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alternate Addresses for Printer

Alt Address 1 ............................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 2 ............................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 3 ............................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

Alt Address 4 ............................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 No

F3=Exit F8=Forward

SETUP

3.2.6.1 Model Id

If connected to: Define the workstation as:

AS/400 3487, 3197C, 3197D, 3180, 5291 System 36; 3197C, 3197D, 3180, 5291 System 38; 3180, 5291

NOTE: Select 5291 if the workstation is connected to an old controller since these support only Model ID 5291 and a 122-key keyboards.

3.2.6.2 Alternate Addresses

Up to four alternate addresses can be defined for display sessions and the printer.

Selecting No disables this function.

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3.3 Serial Number

This screen allows you to enter the number used for network control, workstation manufacturing plant and the machine serial number printed on the label located at the underside of the Logic Box.

To enter this screen

Select Update Serial Number from the Offline setup menu, press enter.

3.3.1.1 Plant of manufacture

3.3.1.2 Serial number

Select a character from each row. The corresponding characters will be highlighted in the Machine Serial field.

This is the number used for network control.

Select a character from each row. The corresponding characters will be highlighted above the Machine Serial field.

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3.4 Test Menu

This menu is used for testing various options and resetting to factory defined values.

To enter this screen

Select Test Workstation from the Offline setup menu and press enter. The following screen will be displayed. Select and enter each option to be tested.

NOTE: You may set the Factory Defaults and the Record/Play options. It is recommended that all the other test options are used only by service personnel.

3.4.1 Set Factory Defaults

This screen enables you to reset or clear the following parameters: Addresses, system printer emulation, printer model/type, code page, display language, keyboard mapper, as well as gate codes, bypass codes and record/play keys.

1. Press Enter. Respond with Yes to the verification message “Are you sure (Y/N)?”

2. The message “Restoring Factory Defaults, Please Wait.”, will be displayed.

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3.4.2 Record/Play Options

The Record/Play Options panel with the following three options will be displayed:

R0 - The full record/Play function is available.

R1 - Non display input is prohibited.

R2* - The Record/Play function is disabled.

*IMPORTANT!! If you select R2, the Record/Play option can only be re-enabled by a company representative.

The Record/Play function is fully described in Chapter-6.

3.4.3 Display Attributes

The Attribute screen will display.

The following six attributes are shown on screen:

For monochrome monitors: NORMAL; COLUMN SEP; REVERSE; BLINK; HIGH INTENS; UNDERSCORE

For color monitors: Seven color attributes.

3.4.4 Display Char Set

This option enables you to display the character sets for all the following models:

• 80 columns x 25 rows

• 80 columns x 33 rows

• 80 columns x 44 rows

• 132 columns x 28 rows

• 80 columns x 50 rows

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To display the character set

1. Select Display Char Set from the Test menu.

2. Press Enter to display the first character set, and the Spacebar to view other sets.

3. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

3.4.5 Display Version

This screen displays the workstation version.

1. Select Display Version from the Test menu.

2. Press Enter to display the workstation version.

3. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

3.4.6 Twinax Line Test

This screen enables the initiation of a Line test. The online test is performed continually and updates its status continually until it is terminated (by pressing F3).

1. Select Twinax Line Test from the Test menu.

2. Press Enter to initiate the test.

Device addresses from 0 to 6 are listed and their status determined. A blinking Line Testing... message appears at the bottom of the screen.

will appear bellow each listed address of a device that is communicating

with the host controller.

will appear bellow each listed address of a device that is not present on

the system or which did not communicate with the host controller.

will appear bellow each listed address of a device that the host controller

did not attempt to communicate with (Polling).

3. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

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The test is being continuously performed, that is to say, if the status of any device on the line, or the status of the line itself changes, after a few seconds the status message on the screen will change accordingly.

The addresses of the devices are the addresses set in the SETUP as the address of the workstation/printer, with no relation to the logic address defined on the computer, such as P1, W12, etc.

3.4.7 Keyboard Test

Enables the Keyboard Test screen.

1. Select Keyboard Test from the Test menu.

2. Press Enter to display the keyboard test screen.

3. A keyboard map is displayed. When a key is depressed, the parallel key on the screen is highlighted.

4. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

3.4.8 Printer Test

Enables the test screen for a parallel printer.

1. Select Printer Test from the Test menu.

2. Press Enter to display the printer test screen.

3. Press Enter to initiate the test.

4. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

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3.4.9 Monitor Test

Enables the Monitor Test screen.

1. Select Monitor Test from the Test menu.

2. Press Enter to display the Monitor test screen.

MONITOR TEST

Press ENTER to start testing, then press one of the following keys:

F8 for next test F3 to Exit F9 Reverse Video toggle test F4 Power Saver Toggle Test F5 Horizontal Sync Toggle Test F6 Verticall Sync Toggle Test F7 Horizontal and Vertical Sync Toggle Test

TEST

3. Press Enter to display the first screen model. If it is not the required model, press the Spacebar to page through all the other available models.

4. Once the desired model is displayed, perform the display test according to the following table, pressing the same key again to end the specific test:

Key Test

F9 Reverse Video Toggle test (Monochrome Display Only)

F4 Power saver test

F5 Horizontal Sync test

F6 Vertical Sync test

F7 Horizontal and Vertical Sync test

5. Press F8 to access the following pattern and repeat step-3.

6. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

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3.4.10 Scroll Test

Enables the Scroll Test screen.

1. Select Scroll Test from the Test menu.

2. Press Enter to enter the test which displays a continually rolling screen.

3. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

3.4.11 Mouse Test (for PS/2 mouse)

Enables the Mouse Test screen.

1. Select Mouse Test from the Test menu, and press Enter.

2. Press Enter to enter the test.

Moving the mouse in any direction will cause a similar movement of the mouse icon on the

display. Clicking either mouse button will highlight the parallel button on the screen simulation.

3. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu.

3.4.12 Keyboard Mapper

This option enables the redefinition of a key function.

To enter the test

Select Keyboard Mapper from the Test menu and press Enter.

To Map a Key

1. Select the key to be redefined (i.e. F12). The corresponding key on the screen will be highlighted.

2. Press the Record key on the keyboard

3. Press the key (ie. Dup PA1).whose function is to be transferred to the first key (F12).

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for any additional keys.

5. To exit after mapping your selected keys, press Reset.

6. To activate the keyboard mapper press the Setup key to enter Online Setup.

7. Choose Setup Display. Press Enter.

8. Move cursor to Enable Keyboard Mapper, highlight YES and press the Space bar.

9. To exit Online Setup press F3 twice. This will return you to the sign on screen. (“KM” will be displayed under the status bar indicating the Keyboard Mapping is activated.)

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To Clear All Mapped Keys:

1. Enter Offline Setup. (turn the workstation ON while depressing the Space bar.)

2. Select Test Workstation. Press Enter.

3. Select Keyboard Mapper and press Enter. Press Alt + F1 to clear all mapped keys and return the keyboard to the factory preset conditions.

NOTE: The mapped keys may also be temporarily disabled by setting the enable Keyboard Mapper parameter in Online Setup to NO.

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4. ONLINE SETUP MENU

Online setup enables you to set or reset some of the Workstation’s features at any time during operation. It also enables you to view what values have been selected in Offline Setup. Online Setup can be accessed at any time during a work session.

This chapter will provide a brief description of the options available in the online setup menu.

4.1 Overview

4.1.1 Entering Online setup menu

Power on the workstation, wait for the initialization to be completed and press the Setup key. The Online Setup menu will be displayed.

Online Setup

Move cursor to desired selection and press ENTER.

Setup Display Browse Display Information Setup Printer Browse Printer Information Setup Input Devices Setup calculator Lock Sessions Setup color

F3=Exit

SETUP

Parameter Description

Setup Display Defines the display mode

Browse Display Information Provides a summary of the sessions, addresses,

Setup Printer Defines the printed density of lines and characters as well

Browse Printer Information Provides a summary of the printer address, emulation

Setup Input Devices Enables keyboard and mouse related options such as

emulation mode, character sets and keyboard definitions set in the Offline setup (chapter 3).

as printing resolution.

mode, paper related options.

sound and response speed.

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Parameter Description

Setup calculator Defines the calculator decimal point as either a period or

a comma.

Lock Sessions Enables you to define a security password for the

workstation.

Setup color Enables you to select the 16 color palette and define

session and screen border colors, mouse pointer and ruler colors.

4.1.2 ONLINE Setup Function Keys and Indicators

Key or indicator Description

F7 Page backward

F8 Page forward

F3 Save changes and exit to the Offline Main setup

screen.

More+ indicator on the

Additional configuration screens for that option.

top right corner.

More- indicator on the

Last configuration screen for that option.

top right corner.

To define a parameter Place the cursor on the desired value and press the

Spacebar.

Exiting Online Setup Mode

Press F3 or Setup (for 122 keyboard)

Press F3 or Shift + Setup (for 103 and PC keyboards)

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4.2 Setup Display

This menu group customizes the appearance of the screen (i.e. cursor style, split screen format, etc. ) and some responses (auto dim, password, etc.). The options are located on four consecutive screens which will be described in this section in the order in which they appear.

NOTE: Press F8 to access consecutive screens and F7 to return to previous screens.

4.2.1 Setup Display Screen-1

This screen defines the alarm, cursor, screen indicator and ruler. In addition it enables the screen dimmer and keyboard mapper options.

To Enter this screen

Select Setup Display Information from the Online Setup menu.

Press F8 to access the following screen.

4.2.1.1 Alarm Volume

4.2.1.2 Cursor

Set the workstation’s alarm to any one of five different intensity levels, or turn it off.

Set the cursor shape to be either an Underline or a Block, and determine whether or not it blinks.

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4.2.1.3 Row/Column Indicator

4.2.1.4 Rule Line

4.2.1.5 Auto Dim

4.2.1.6 Enable Keyboard Mapper

If ON is selected, the line and column number on which the cursor is currently located are indicated at the bottom right corner of the screen.

A horizontal and/or vertical line displayed on the screen, which enables easy editing of large columns/rows.

Style: Horizontal, Vertical or both (cross).

Intensify (monochrome models only): Determines whether the Rule Line appears bold or normal.

Follows cursor: Determines if the Rule Line will move with the cursor or remains a static marker on the screen.

When selected, the screen will blank out if no input has been entered for a predefined period of time (Delay) of 5, 10 or 20 minutes.

Enables the Keyboard Mapper.

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4.2.2 Setup Display Screen-2

This screen defines the display format, buzzer time and column separators.

To access this screen

Select Setup Display Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward.

Setup Display More+

Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.

Extended Dislay .............................................. Off PS ECB1

ECB2 ECB3 Split Screen Format (Screen rows X columns)

Horizontal................................................. 24 X 80 32 X 80 43 X 80 49 X 80

Vertical ..................................................... 24 X 80 27 X 132

Buzzer Time.................................................... 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4

.................................................................. 1.6 1.8 2.0

Separator............................................................... Yes No

Column Sep..................................................... Dot Line

F3=Save and Exit F8=Forward F7=Backward

SETUP

4.2.2.1 Extended Display

4.2.2.2 Split Screen

4.2.2.3 Buzzer Time

4.2.2.4 Separator

4.2.2.5 Column Sep

4.2.2.6 Reverse Image

PS, ECB1, ECB2 and ECB3 enable the display of attributes in the Presentation Space, primary ECB (ECB1), text ECB (ECB2) or color ECB (ECB3). OFF displays text normally.

Determines the mode of the split screen when viewing two sessions.

Duration of the buzzer sound may be programmed from 0.4 to

2.0 seconds in 0.2 second steps.

Enables a separation line between screen and status line.

Defines the appearance of the columns separator.

For monochrome only. Provides a negative of the screen.

NO: Black characters on a white background

YES: White characters on a black background.

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4.2.3 Setup Display Screen-3

This screen defines the editing functions such as tabs, type ahead and cut-and-paste.

To access this screen

Select Setup Display Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward.

Setup Display More+

Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.

Local Tabs Yes No

Type Ahead ..................................................... Yes No

Message Wait .................................................. Off Beep Video

Dual 132 .......................................................... Yes No

Local Cut&Paste Enable ................................. Yes No

F3=Save and Exit F8=Forward F7=Backward

SETUP

4.2.3.1 Local Tabs

4.2.3.2 Type Ahead

4.2.3.3 Message Wait

4.2.3.4 Dual 132

Enables local tabs that allow the user to advance the cursor from column to column on a screen.

Enabling this feature allows you to keep on typing even though “Input Inhibited” indicator is lit. Data will be transmitted to the host controller as soon as the “Input Inhibited” indicator goes off. Data quantity is dependent on the host controller.

Enables an Indicator/Reminder that a unit in the system needs corrective action. Two kinds of indicators are available: Beep: Enables the a buzzer that goes off every 8 seconds. Video: The screen display is inverted every 8 seconds.

Displays two session in horizontal split mode even if one of them is altered to 132 character mode.

Yes: Two session, one in 80 character mode and the other in 132 character mode.

No: When one session is in 132 character mode, both sessions cannot be seen simultaneously in horizontal split.

4.2.3.5 Local Cut and Paste

Enables cut and paste options.

Yes: Enables local cut-and-paste.

No: Disables local cut-and-paste.

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4.2.4 Setup Display Screen-4

This screen defines the password used when the screen is locked (by selecting Lock Sessions from the Online Setup menu).

To access this screen

Select Setup Display Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward.

Online Setup More+

Specify pasword twice and press ENTER

Lock Sessions

Password ......................................................... (_________)

F3=Save and Exit F7=Backward F10=Clear Password

SETUP

4.2.4.1 Lock Sessions Password

Defines the password used when the screen is locked.

To enter the password

Enter a password consisting of 5 alphanumeric characters and press Enter. Repeat for the second field.

To clear the password

Press F10.

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4.3 Browse Display Information

Provides a summary of the sessions, addresses, emulation mode, character sets and keyboard definitions set in the offline setup (chapter 3). In addition, this screen displays the software version.

NOTE: The information in this screen cannot be modified.

To Enter this screen

Select Browse Display Information from the Online Setup menu.

Display Information

Display Sessions..................... 1 2 3

Shared addressing.................. Yes No

Display Address 1 ................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Display Address 2 ................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Display Address 3 ................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Display address 4.................... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Character Set........................... Country Specific Multinational

Keyboard Type ........................ Standard User Defined

Model ID ................................... 3487 3197D 3197C 3180 5291

Country .................................... Belgium Denmark Finland/Sweden

France Germany/Austria Greece Holland Iceland Italy Norway Portugal-037 Portugal-282 Spain Spain, L/A Swiss (France) Swiss (Germany) Turkey-905 UK US/Canada Turkey-1026 France/Canada Latin 2 Poland Hungary

F3=Exit Release No 1.0 SETUP

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4.4 Setup Printer

The Setup Printer menu consists of up to five screens that allow you to define all printer related options.

4.4.1 Setup Printer Screen-1

This screen enables you to define the print density on the page.

To access this screen

Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu.

4.4.1.1 Lines per Inch

Set the printed lines per inch to either System, in which the setting is controlled by the host or 3, 4, 6, or 8 LPI (Lines Per Inch).

4.4.1.2 Characters Per Inch

Set the number of characters per inch to either System (host controlled), 5, 10, 12 CPI (Characters Per Inch) or Compressed. The default setting is ‘10’.

4.4.1.3 Print Quality

The print quality may be selected in three levels: System (host controlled), Draft, or NLQ.

Print speeds are reduced when higher print qualities are selected.

NOTE: If the selected printer is 5256, then the “System” option does not exist for the above parameters.

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4.4.1.4 Printer Key Function

To Press

Resets the parallel port Printer. F1=Reset

Sends a Form Feed to the parallel

F2=Form Feed

port printer.

Sends a Line Feed to the Parallel

F4=Line Feed

port printer.

Sends a Cancel request to the Host. F5=Cancel

4.4.2 Setup Printer Screen-2 (5219 & 3812 Emulations Only)

This screen enables you to select the type style and paper related options.

To Enter this screen

Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu and page forward.

4.4.2.1 Type Style

4.4.2.2 System Code Page

4.4.2.3 Paper Feed

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Type Style determines the typeface which will be used while printing. It may be set to System (host controlled), or (locally controlled).

If set to System, the Code page designated by host is applied to the printer.

If set to Local, the Code page selected on the Local printer is applied.

Determines how the paper feed is controlled.

System: Controlled by host.

Online setup menu

Pause: Temporarily suspends operation until the appropriate action is taken according to system message. Operation is then resumed.

Local: Controlled locally.

4.4.2.4 Source Drawer

4.4.2.5 Form

Specifies the location of the paper in the printer.

System: Paper location is determined by the host.

Pause: Temporarily suspends operation until the appropriate action is taken according to system message. Operation is then resumed.

1 : The first paper bin is selected.

2 : The second paper bin is selected.

Fixed: According to the configuration on the printer.

The format of the paper.

System: Host controlled.

Pause: Temporarily suspends operation until the appropriate action is taken according to system message. Operation is then resumed.

Paper: Printing on paper.

Envelope: Printing on envelopes.

4.4.2.6 Attention

Warning of a change in some printing parameters such page or font definitions. Printing is resumed only after there is a response to this prompt.

Default: OFF

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4.4.3 Setup Printer Screen-3 (for 3812 Emulation only)

These additional parameters are optional and are displayed only if 3812 printer emulation was selected in the Offline Setup Customization panel. It enables the selection and orientation of paper in each of the three ‘Drawers’.

To enter this screen

Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu and page forward.

4.4.3.1 Default Orientation:

Select COR, Portrait or Landscape for each of sources.

This parameter is effective only on a printer that has the capability of rotating the paper (3812 emulation must be selected).

4.4.3.2 Paper:

Seven paper sizes are available for selection. This parameter determines whether the paper will be rotated for the COR option in Default Orientation as well as for the Automatic Orientation function.

4.4.3.3 Automatic Orientation:

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Set to YES for automatic orientation selection by the workstation according to the printing job.

4.4.4 Setup Printer Screen-4

This screen will display for any printer emulation selected in Offline setup.

To enter this screen

Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu and page forward.

Setup Printer

Move cursor to desired choice, then press SPACE BAR to select.

Print Key................................... Local System

Local Form Feed...................... Yes No

Local Condensed..................... Yes No

Buffer Print............................... Yes No

Hex Print................................... Yes No

F1=Reset F2=Form Feed F4=Line Feed F5=Cancel F3=Save and exit F7=Backward F8=Forward

SETUP

Online setup menu

4.4.4.1 Print Key

4.4.4.2 Local Form Feed

4.4.4.3 Local Condensed

4.4.4.4 Buffer Print

The printer that responds to the Print Screen command is either the

Local screen printer which is attached to the display station or the System printer.

Local: Allows you to define the region on the screen and print it

locally.

System: Sends the print request to be printed by the host.

When using the local print option (screen copy), enabling this option performs automatic Form Feed after screen dump. Page ejection may be selected at the ending of local screen print.

Enables you to print a document without the blank lines.

Yes: Will not print blank lines (condensed).

No: Blank lines will be printed.

Buffer print contains EBCDIC Hexadecimal codes which can be used by technicians for troubleshooting application programs.

YES: Enables buffer print.

4.4.4.5 Hex Print

Not: Disables buffer print.

Hex print contains the ASCII hexadecimal codes sent to the attached

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printer.

Yes: Enables Hex print.

No: Disables Hex print.

4.4.5 Screen Print Setup

The necessary parameters for a screen print are set here.

To enter this screen

Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu and page forward to the last screen.

4.4.5.1 Lines Per Inch

4.4.5.2 Characters Per Inch

4.4.5.3 Print Quality

4.4.5.4 6.12.4 Source Drawer

4.4.5.5 Form Length In Inches

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Defines the line density for a local screen print job.

Value = 3,4,6,8 lines per inch (LPI).

Defines the character density for a local print job.

Value = 5, 10, 12 or compressed (blank lines are not printed).

Defines the print quality.

Value = Draft or Near Letter Quality

Enables selection of paper from Drawer 1 or Drawer 2. Fixed indicates that no attempt at all should be made to specify a drawer.

Maximum value = 24 inches.

To change a form length:

1. Press the Spacebar to enter Edit mode.

Online setup menu

4.4.5.6 Form Length In Millimeters

4.4.5.7 First Print Line

2. To exit Edit mode press the Up or Down arrow keys.

NOTE: Automatically changes the Form Length In Millimeters parameter to the corresponding value.

Maximum form length value = 609.60 millimeters.

To change a form length:

1. Press the Spacebar to enter Edit mode.

2. To exit Edit mode press the Up or Down arrow keys.

NOTE: Automatically changes the Form Length In Inches parameter to the corresponding value.

Specifies the line on which the next screen print operation should begin.

To change the value:

1. Press the Spacebar to enter Edit mode.

2. To exit Edit mode press the Up or Down arrow keys.

NOTE: If a line which is beyond the specified form length is specified, then unpredictable results can occur.

4.4.5.8 Print First Column

Specifies the column on which each line of the screen print will start:

To change the value:

1. Press the Spacebar to enter Edit mode.

2. To exit Edit mode press the Up or Down arrow keys.

NOTE: If a column position which is beyond the maximum print position for a given form width and given character density is specified, then unpredictable results can occur.

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4.5 Browse Printer Information

Provides a summary of the printer information and customization options. An example is given following the explanations on the screen.

To enter this screen

Select Browse Printer Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward to the last screen.

Printer parameters selected in Setup are highlighted for each of the above settings. The selected parameters cannot be changed in this panel.

Type Style, System Code Page, Paper Feed, Form, Source Drawer and the option F2=Resume are displayed only if 3812 or 5219 printer emulation option has been selected in the Offline Setup Customization screen.

When the following four conditions are selected simultaneously, the host can suspend the print operation and display the request for changing the current type style, system code page, paper feed technique, form or source drawer on the 22

line of the Printer Information panel.

• Display-Printer terminal mode

• 3812 or 5219 emulation type

• Setup Printer panel, Attention is enabled.

• Any of the following five setup printer parameters are set to System:

• System code page,

• Type style,

• Paper feed,

• Form, and

• Source drawer

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4.5.1.1 Example

Assuming that a host system requests a type style change from 011 Courier 10 specified in the Printer Information screen, to 087 Letter Gothic, and the other items are unchanged, the type style on the Printer Information screen will automatically change to 087 Letter Gothic, and the change request will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

If the font cartridge on the attached printer does not include 087 Letter Gothic, change it to one that does, and then press ’. The print operation with the type style will start. If the requested cartridge is not available, press ’ to ignore the host request.

For detailed information on how to change the type style, system code page, paper feed mechanism, form type, or source drawer type, refer to your printer’s Operation Manual.

If you do not want the print operation to be suspended by the host system, select No for the Attention parameter in the Setup Printer screen.

If the printer is printing data when it receives a request for changing the type style, system code page, paper feed mechanism, form type, or source drawer, the data transmission from the workstation to the printer will be immediately suspended but the printer may continue printing data stored in the print buffer.

If the printer is defined as “Other” and the Source Drawer codes are set in the Printer Editor, the drawers will be selected automatically.

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4.6 Setup Input Devices

Enables keyboard and mouse related such as sound and response speed.

4.6.1 Setup Input Devices Screen-1

To enter this screen

Select Setup Input Devices from the Online Setup menu.

Setup Input Devices More:+

Move Cursor to desired choice, then press SPACE BAR to select.

Clicker

Click.......................................................Yes No

Volume ..................................................Off 1 2 3 4 High

Keyboard Typematic

Rate .......................................................Slow Normal Fast

Delay......................................................Short Normal Long

Mouse Speed

Horizontal..............................................Slow 1 2 3 Fast

Vertical ..................................................Slow 1 2 3 Fast

Mouse Double Click

Interval (seconds).................................0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 2.0

Mouse Primary Button......................................Left Right

Mouse Hot Spot.................................................Yes No

F3=Save and Exit SETUP

4.6.1.1 Clicker

Clicker: Enables the keyboard click sound.

Volume: Sets the click sound intensity at levels 1 - 4, Off or On.

4.6.1.2 Keyboard Typematic

Rate: Typing speed for repeated keying. E.g. when a key is pressed and held down. Three speed options are available: Slow, Normal and Fast.

Delay: Time interval from pressing the key until it starts repeating.

4.6.1.3 Mouse Speed

Horizontal: Changes the Horizontal speed of the mouse pointer on the screen. Five settings are available: Slow, 1, 2, 3 and Fast.

Vertical: Changes the Vertical speed of the mouse pointer on the screen. Five settings are available: Slow, 1, 2, 3 and Fast.

NOTE: This

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arameter will be displayed only if a PS/2 mouse is

attached to the workstation.

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4.6.1.4 Mouse Double Click

Interval: Sets the Double Click Interval within 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0 or

2.0 sec.

4.6.2 Setup Input Devices Screen-2

Defines the mouse Primary button. This option can be used by left handed people to define the primary button as Left.

To enter this screen

Select Setup Input Devices from the Online Setup menu and page forward.

4.6.2.1 Mouse Primary Button

Left: Sets the Left button of the mouse as the main button.

Right: Sets the Right button of the mouse as the main button

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4.7 Calculator Setup

Defines the calculator decimal point as either a period or a comma.

To enter this screen

Select Setup Calculator from the Online Setup menu.

4.7.1.1 Decimal Point

Period: Sets the decimal point as a period ..

Comma: Sets the decimal point as a comma

4.8 Lock Sessions

This screen enables you to lock a session if a password has been assigned, or assign a password and then lock the session.

To lock a sessions

1. Select Lock Session from the Online Setup menu.

2. If a password has not been set, the Lock sessions password screen will be displayed. Assign a password (enter up to five character password twice, pressing Enter each time).

3. The screen will now be locked.

To unlock a session

1. Press any key and enter the password.

2. If the workstation is locked and you do not know the password and want to change it then turn off the workstation, wait ten seconds, then turn on the workstation. Now follow the procedure in To set the password.

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4.9 Setup Color

This screen enables you to uniquely identify each defined session with a background color and define the color of the screen border.

To access the screen

Select the Setup Color from the Online Setup Menu:

SETUP COLOR PALETTS

Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.

Setup color Palette Background Session 1 Background Session 2 Background Session 3 Background Session 4 Background Inactive Screen Border Trim Border/ruler Line Mouse Pointer Status Line

F3=Exit F8=Forward

SETUP

More+

Option Descriptions

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Background Session 1 to 4

• Sets the background color of each session in its active state. It is recommended to select a dull color (i.e.olive).

Background Inactive

• Sets the background color for the inactive session. ‘black’ is the default setting.

Screen Border

Trim Border/ruler line

• Sets the color of the screen border.

• Sets the color of the ruler, trim line, push button and

status line separator.

Mouse Pointer

• Sets the color of the mouse pointer

1. Select an option and press the Spacebar.

2. Upon pressing the Spacebar, a color palette will be displayed. Use the Arrow keys to choose the desired color and press the Spacebar to enable the selection. Refer to the following section for instructions on redefining the color palette.

3. To define a black background color, selecting the color and press the Spacebar again.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 2 for each option.

4.9.1 Customizing the Foreground and Background Color Palettes

This option enables you to define the colors on your color palette.

1. Page forward (F8) from the Setup Color screen, to display the Setup Background Color Palette screen. The assigned colors are displayed above the color bars.

2. Use the left and right Arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired color bar.

3. Press the Spacebar to mark the bar with two arrow.

4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired shade and press the Spacebar to enable the selection.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for every color you wish to assign to the color palette.

6. Press F8 to display the Setup Foreground Color Palette

7. Repeat steps 2-4 for every color you wish to assign to the Foreground Color Palette.

8. Press F7 to return to the Color Setup screen, or F3 to return to the Online main setup menu.

9. Press F10 to apply the default pallet.

NOTE: Ensure that the color names displayed above the bars, correspond to the color they represent.

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5. ENTERING SESSIONS

The workstation can operate up to four sessions with either unique or shared addresses. Two sessions may be displayed simultaneously in Split Screen mode; however, only one session can be active at a time and the cursor will appear in that session. Sessions may also be displayed in Full Screen mode where one session occupies the full screen.

5.1 Split Screen Description

The screen may be split either horizontally and vertically. The status line corresponds to the active session.

In order to enable split screens, the Display Sessions parameter in the Customization panel of Offline Setup must be set to display more than one sessions (2, 3, or 4). Setup parameters can be viewed in Browse Display Information of Online Setup.

Active Session

Inactive Session

Status Line

To On the keyboard

press:

Cyclically toggle between full screen,

Alt +

horizontal and vertical split screens.

Jump between displayed sessions

Alt + Jump

Active Session

Inactive Session

Status Line

On the status line click:

Zoom on the status line.

Click n the desired session.

Jumps between all sessions

Switch session positions on a split screen

Alt +F11

Alt + F8

Click on the number of the desired session on the status line.

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5.1.1 Status Line Description

The status line indicates existing sessions and active session number (either 1, 2, 3 or 4) on the left and various indicators like system available, keyboard shift, input inhibited, etc. This line is common to all sessions.

The active session number is displayed in reverse video and is highlighted. If two sessions are displayed in the screen, both session numbers will be displayed in reverse video but only the active session will be highlighted.

Two screen buttons will be displayed on the status line when the mouse is enabled: toggling between full and split sessions;

SETUP for entering Online Setup.

ZOOM for

5.1.2 Scrolling and the Divider Bar

The line dividing the screen into two sessions is called the Divider Bar. The divider can be moved, and the number of lines per session altered.

Session divider bar

1 2 3

ZOOM

rrows are displayed only

in split screen mode

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NOTE: Error 9034 will display on the status line when the separator line reaches the logical screen boundaries and cannot be moved further.

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SETUP

ZOOM SETUP

To: On the keyboard press:

Entering Sessions

Move the divider bar.

• Press Alt + Setup and move the Separator line using the arrow keys on the keyboard, or

• press Alt + F2 or Alt + F3 or

• drag the divider bar with the mose

To return to normal

Press Alt + Setup

operation

Scroll with the keyboard

Press Alt + F9 and Alt + F10.

5.1.3 Mouse Functions

To: Do the following:

Alternate between horizontal and vertical split screens and a full screen.

Jump between two displayed sessions:

Click on Zoom in the status line.

a. Position and click with the mouse on

the required session, or

b. Click on the number of the required

session on the status line.

Change the active screen: Click on the number of the required

session on the status line. The current active screen will be replace.

Scroll with the mouse.

Click-and-hold on the arrow symbols displayed on the status line.

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6. RECORD AND PLAY OPERATION

6.1 Record Play Operation

The Record/Play option enables you to record frequently used text or keystrokes and assign them any of the 24 available function keys. The recorded sequences can be “played-back” by pressing the corresponding function key. Approximately 4000 keystrokes can be recorded including Shift and Alt keys.

6.1.1 Recording a Sequence

1. Press either the Record key (122-key keyboard) or Alt + Record key (102/103-key keyboard).

A “Record” indicator appears in the status line together with a number indicating the

approximate number of keystrokes that can be recorded and the function keys (record ID keys).

2. Press the function key to be assigned to the key sequence. The selected function key is displayed on the status line.

An alarm will sound if this key has already been assigned. Press either the Record key (122-

key keyboard) or Alt + Record key (102/103-key keyboard) to exit the Record mode without changing the prior key sequence.)

3. Enter the keystrokes.

NOTE: All the recorded keystrokes of the selected function key can be deleted by

pressing Alt +Reset.

4. Press Record to Exit the Record.

NOTE: For 102/103-key Keyboards, twenty-four function keys are available based on F1 to F12 and Shift + F1 to F12.

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6.1.2 Displaying a Recorded Sequence

1. Press Shift + Play (for 122-key keyboard) Alt + F6 (for 102/103-key keyboard).

2. The prompt Fkey No.? is displayed. Press the appropriate key. The sequence is displayed on the screen message line.

3. To view additional key sequences, press another function (Fx) key. Each key sequence is displayed as the corresponding function (Fx) key is pressed.

4. To return to normal operation press Shift + Play (for 122-key keyboard) Alt + F6 (for 102/103-key keyboard).

6.1.3 Deleting Recorded Key Sequences

To delete the recorded key sequences in a function keys

1. Press the Record key.

2. Press Shift + Erase Input for 122-key keyboard or for the 102/103-key keyboard, press Alt

+ Record.

3. Press Alt + ErInp.

6.1.4 Pause Feature

Use the Pause feature to enter data while replaying the key sequence.

1. Press the Alt + Pause keys (122-key keyboard) or Shift + Pause (102/103-key keyboard)

as part of the recorded key sequence.

2. A Pause symbol appears on the status line indicating that you may enter data in normal

operation, without recording.

3. To renew the recording of keystrokes, press the Alt + Pause keys (122-key keyboard) or

Shift + Pause (102/103-key keyboard) again and enter the required keystrokes.

4. NOTE: When playing back the keystrokes in the Play Mode, the replaying temporarily

stops (pauses) at the position that the Pause was recorded. The Pause symbol appears on the status line.

5. The user can enter the required data in normal operation. To resume playback, simply

press Play. The display station continues with the recorded sequence.

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6.2 Play Mode Procedure

To “Play” the key sequence:

1. Move the cursor to the desired input position.

2. Press Play (122-key keyboard) or press Alt + F5 (102/103-key keyboard). The “Play” indicator appears in the status line together with a representation of function keys (record ID keys).

3. Press the required function key to begin playback.

4. To return to normal operation, press Play(122-key keyboard) or press Alt + F5 (102/103key keyboard).

Pause In Play Mode

If the playback stops and “Play” appears on the status line, enter the Pause Mode. Type the required data in normal mode. Return to playback by pressing Play (122-key keyboard) or press Alt + F5 (102/103-key keyboard).

The Play message disappears from the status line.

6.3 Record/Play Limitation Keys

The record/play function may be changed to prohibit input in a non-display field (like a password input) or the record/play function may be totally disabled.

To limit the record/play functions for data security purposes, enter the Test screen and select the Record/Play option. Select one of the following:

R R0 - No protection (default)

R R1 - Non-display field protection

R R2 - Record/Play Function disabled.

When R0 - No protection is selected, any data can be recorded and played without any restriction. The workstation defaults to this value.

When R1 - Non-display field protection is selected, data keys marked “XX” cannot be entered in non-display fields on the following keyboard layouts. If this is attempted, the workstation automatically exits record mode and an error code, 9021, will be displayed on the operating status line.

When R2 - Record/Play function disabled is selected, access to the record/play function is denied. If this is attempted, the error code 9020 is displayed.

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7. MOUSE AND EDITING FUNCTIONS

7.1 Copy and Paste

Copy and Paste enables you to copy a selected or ‘marked’ section and insert it elsewhere either in the same or different session.

This feature can be activated by keyboard or mouse. However, the keyboard limits the function to a character string mode only.

7.1.1 Copying and Pasting a Character String

To copy and paste a character string using the keyboard:

NOTE: This feature must be enabled in the Display Online Setup.

1. Position the cursor on the first character to be marked.

2. Press Alt + 1 (on numeric keypad).

3. Move cursor to the end of the character string to be marked and press Alt + 1 (on numeric keypad).

4. Position the cursor where the string is to be inserted and press Alt + 2 (on numeric keypad). The character string will be copied to the new place and the marked region will return to normal.

To insert the string in a different session, press Alt + Jump and position the cursor.

5. To Unmark a character string without copying, press Alt + 3 (on numeric keypad).

To copy and paste a character string or block using the mouse:

NOTE: This feature must be supported by the host in order to be enabled.

1. To define the section, press on Shift and click-and-hold the left mouse button over the defined text. Release the button.

To insert the section in a different session, press Alt + Jump or click on the required

session number on the status line to make it active.

2. The starting position of data pasted will be the position of the text cursor or mouse pointer depending on the selection make in Offline Setup. Move the text cursor or mouse pointer to the position where the data is to be pasted.

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3. To paste the string, press Shift and click the right mouse button.

4. The data will be pasted. The same data can be pasted an unlimited number of times or until the workstation is switched OFF or until another string or block is copied.

7.2 Using the TAB Key

Use the Tab feature to move the cursor between columns (similar to a word processor screen). The tabs are displayed as vertical lines on the session’s last line.

Press Alt + Field Advance to advances to the next tab position (after you release keys). The cursor will stop at the end of a line if there are no more Tabs.

the

7.2.1 To Enter the TAB Setup Panel

1. In Online Setup, Setup Display – Local Tabs, select Yes.

2. Press Alt + Setup.

3. The status line at the bottom of the screen will display options available and keys for the following functions:

Function Operation

Set a tab Use the arrow keys to set the tab position and press

Clear a tab Move the cursor to the tab which you want to delete

and press Alt +

Clear all tabs

Save tab setting. Tab settings may be stored in volatile memory for

Shift +

future sessions. Press S

Exit

Move to the next tab position

7.2.2 Hot Spot Highlighting Using the Mouse

To perform the operation assigned to the menu item on the system menus, move the mouse pointer next to the menu item; then, click the primary mouse button.

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Alt + Setup

Alt +

Mouse and Editing Functions

To perform the operations assigned to the F1 to F24 keys and the “+” or “-“ characters, position the pointer on them and click.

7.2.3 Automatic Cursor Position

To move the text cursor to the mouse pointer position, click the primary mouse button.

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8. PRINTING

This chapter describes printer related options such as the Bypass and Gate features, that enable implementing special features (barcode printing, portrait/landscape mode, etc.) of the attached printer, on the host application.

In addition, this chapter describes the local print options.

8.1 Bypass Feature

The Bypass Feature is used to transparently send controls from a host application to the ASCII printer enabling special printer features such as, bar code printing, portrait/landscape modes, etc., on the attached ASCII or laser printer to be implemented in the host application.

Up to eight hexadecimal key sequences of ten bytes each can be defined and stored in the “Bypass Table”. The sequence is represented by a one or two character bypass code.

The Bypass codes and the corresponding hexadecimal sequences are configured in the Bypass Table within the Printer Control screen. Refer to your printer’s user manual for the printer escape sequences.

To disable/enable the Bypass feature

Position the cursor to Bypass - Printer Substitution Enable YES and press the Spacebar to toggle it between YES and NO.

8.2 Gate Feature

The Gate feature is similar to the Bypass feature and uses the same configuration table to configure the Gate code. However, this feature enables entering the printer sequences directly into the host application as opposed to the above-mentioned Bypass sequences.

The Gate feature allows using an unlimited number of printer codes, instead of a single 10-character sequence. The printer codes are delimited by the Gate code before and after the sequences.

To disable/enable the Gate feature

Position the cursor to Gate - ASCII Pass Thru Enable (Yes) on the Bypass Table screen and press the Spacebar to toggle it between YES and NO.

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8.3 Bypass Table

To display the Bypass Table

Press ‘B’ in the Offline Setup screen.

487 - BYPASS TABLE

Gate - ASCII Pass Through Enable - (Yes)

Bypass - Printer Substitution Enable - (Yes)

BYPASS - PRINTER SUBSTITUTION

No. Hex Chars Printer Commands Comments

1. (6CF1) - ( %1 ) ( 1B2873315329 ) ( Start Italic )

2. (6CF2) - (%2 ) ( 1B2873315328 ) ( Stop Italic )

3. ( ) - ( ) ( ) ( )

4. ( ) - ( ) ( ) ( )

5. ( ) - ( ) ( ) ( )

6. ( ) - ( ) ( ) ( )

7. ( ) - ( ) ( ) ( )

8. ( ) - ( ) ( ) ( )

Gate - pass through delimiter (6c) (50) - (%&)

F3=Exit F5=Save F10=Init Del=Del Char HELP=Help

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired line and enter EBCDIC hexadecimal representation of the Bypass code characters into the first two fields in the table. Both the characters and the hex codes appear on the screen.

Enter the hexadecimal representation of the printer escape sequence into the following ten fields:

To Press

Exit F3

Save changes F5

Clear the table

F10 Init

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8.3.1 Example - 1: Using the Bypass Feature

To send the commands Start Italics and Stop Italics on an HP LaserJet Plus laser printer:

1. Display the Bypass Table by entering the Offline setup and pressing ‘B’.

2. Use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the Bypass Number Field.

3. Enter “%” and “1”.

4. The ASCII sequence for Start Italics is 1B 28 73 31 53 29. Enter this sequence into the following field.

5. Use the arrow key to move the cursor to the next line. Enter “%” and “2”.

6. Enter the escape sequence: 1B 28 73 30 53 28 (Stop Italics command for HP LaserJet Plus) into the following field.

7. Implement the Start Italics code in the host application by entering the Bypass code characters “%1” before the text that is to be italicized. Enter the code “%2” to stop italics after the desired text. The commands are sent to the printer during the print session.. In this example, the bypass code for Start Italics is “%1”. The bypass code for Stop Italics is “%2”.

8.3.2 Example 2- Using the Gate Feature

In this example, a Reset command is sent to an Epson printer. (The escape sequence is 1B 40.)

1. Define the Gate code as “%&”.

2. In the application file, enter the Gate code followed by the Reset command and end with the Gate code again. “%& 1B 40 %&”.

8.4 Printer Control Editor

A printer not listed in the Printer Type options (Customization panel) can be defined with the help of this Editor.

1. Enter Customize Workstation in Offline Setup. The Customization screen is displayed.

2. Press F8 to display the next screen.

3. Select Other for printer type and press E. The Printer Control Editor screen is displayed.

Enter control codes of printer as described in your printer manual. If your printer does not support some of the functions, delete those function fields. After you finish editing Control codes, press S to save changes in non-volatile memory.

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To Press

Display a pop-up Help panel

Quit Help

Load HP Laserjet, Epson and ProPrinter Escape Sequences

Clear these Escape Sequences.

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Help

H - HP Laserjet Escape Sequences

L - Epson Escape Sequences

P - ProPrinter Escape Sequences

Printing

8.5 Printer EBCDIC to ASCII Translation Table

IBM 3X/AS 400 computers perform printing in EBCDIC code. Parallel printers work with ASCII codes. The workstation’s printer emulation performs EBCDIC to ASCII translation according to the Translation Table stored in memory. When you get a new workstation, it’s EBCDIC to ASCII translation table is preset to the Standard Table matching your country’s EBCDIC and ASCII codes. If you need to print some special characters or you have a printer with a non-standard character set, you can change the Translation Table as you wish.

1. Press Enter with the cursor on Customize Workstation in Offline Setup. The Customization screen is displayed.

2. Press T. The 486 - Printer EBCDIC to ASCII Translation Table is displayed.

3. Move the cursor to EBCDIC location that you want to change and enter ASCII value of the character.

4. Press I to restore default values.

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8.6 LOCAL PRINT FEATURE

The Local Print feature allows printing the contents of the currently active session displayed on screen to an attached parallel printer without host intervention.

8.6.1 To Perform a Local Print

1. Select LOCAL for Print Key in Online Setup.

2. Verify that the attached parallel printer is turned on and is ready to receive a print job from the workstation.

3. Press Print to display the Print screen. The print screen will have a Status line at the bottom displaying printer messages in the form of symbols and Print operation keys.

4. Press F13 (Only if the Status line displays F13 = Screen.)

5. Press Enter to print screen contents.

8.6.2 Trim Area

The region to be printed, known as the Trim Area, can be selected on screen:

1. Press Print to display the Print screen.

2. Press F13. (Only if the Status line displays F13 = Trim.) A rectangle with a cursor at the top left corner will display. This represents the region to be printed.

3. Use the arrow keys to define the print region.

4. Press F14 to move the cursor in the rectangle from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.

5. Press arrow keys to increase or decrease print region as required.

6. Press Enter to print the screen region selected.

7. Press Print to exit without printing.

NOTE: If SYSTEM is selected for Print Key in Online Setup, you can still perform LOCAL PRINT by pressing Shift + Print simultaneously.

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8.7 Printer Status Symbols on Status Line

The following symbols indicate the current status of the printer. They are displayed on the status line during a local print function.

Printer OK.

Error with Printer.

Printer busy. Previous print job not complete.

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9. ALICE’S PAPERLESS DESK

Alice’s Paperless Desk offers convenient on-line office services that save time and space. Among the features provided are: Telephone Directory, Alarm Calendar, Character Set Table, Alarm Clock, Calculator and Note Pad.

9.1 Alice Main Menu

The Alice Main Menu lists the available features and shows the key sequences used to display a specific feature.

To enter and exit the Alice Main Menu

Press the Alice hot-key on the numeric keypad the following screen will be displayed.

488 ALICES’S PAPERLESS DESK - MAIN MENU

Use Up and DOWN arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired field and type ENTER to display a feature, or press ALT and the corresponding number. Press HELP to display operating instructions for features on display.

ALT 0

ALT 1

ALT 2

ALT 3

Main Menu Telephone Directory Alarm Calendar Character Set

HOT KEY - RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION

ALT 4

ALT 5

ALT 6

ALT 7

Alarm Clock Alice’s Setup Calculator Note Pad

Alice Operational Keys

To: Press:

Enter an option Alt + (1 to 7)

Move the cursor Arrow keys

Return to the Main Menu Alt + 0

Acquire Help on Alice features Help

Exit from “Alice” (Press hot key)

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9.2 Telephone Directory

The computerized Telephone Directory can automatically store and alphabetically sort up to forty entries.

To enter the Telephone Directory

Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt+1 (on the numeric keypad). A sample screen is illustrated below.

488 - Telephone Directory

Use arrow keys to move cursor to desired field. Press ENTER to update. HOT KEY - EXIT. ALT 0 - Return to Main Menu. ALT D - Delete entry

Name Phone Name Phone

__________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________

To operate the Telephone Directory

1. Enter your five-digit session lock password (if that feature was enabled).

2. Use the Arrow keys to move the cursor to the name field, type the name and use the Tab key to move to the Phone field.

3. Enter the phone number and press Enter to save the data and access the next Name field.

4. Use the following keys to modify data, save and return to the active session.

To: Press:

Switch between Insert and Overwrite modes Insert

Delete a character Delete

To delete an entire entry Alt + D

To move cursor between Name and Phone.. Tab

Return to the active session Alice hot-key

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9.3 Alarm Calendar

The Alarm Calendar Screen (shown below) is used to automatically display a pre-entered message at the set time and date. The messages are automatically sorted according to time and date.

To enter the Alarm Calendar

Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt+2 (on the numeric keypad). A sample screen is illustrated below.

488 - Alarm Calendar Use TAB and Up/Down arrow keys to move the cursor. Press ENTER to update. HOT Key - Exit. ALT 0 - Return to Main Menu. ALT D - Delete entry.

Event Time Date

______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________ ______________________________________ ____________________ __________

To enable the Alarm Calendar

Enter the correct time and date each time you turn on the workstation so that pre-entered messages will be displayed.

To customize the display

If in Alice’s Setup Screen, Private was enabled, then only “You have a message” will be displayed at the pre-entered time to protect the user’s privacy.

If in Alice’s Setup Screen, Pop was disabled, then the messages will not be displayed.

To disable the Alarm Calendar operation:

Respond to the date and time request by pressing Enter.

You can cancel the ‘Date and Time’ request in Alice’s Setup Screen.

To enter a message

1. Enter your three-digit Logic Lock password (if that feature was enabled).

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2. Use the Arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired field, and type in the date and time the message should appear and then the message. Press Enter.

To: Press:

Switch between Insert and Overwrite modes Insert

Delete a character Delete

To delete an entire entry Alt + D

To move the cursor from the Event to the Time and

Press Tab

Date fields in a circular manner.

Return to Host Hotkey

Responding to displayed messages

When a message is displayed on the screen , you can either save it again by pressing Enter or delete it from the Alarm Calendar by pressing Del.

When turning on the workstation, messages from earlier dates and times will be displayed on the screen, in sorted order, as reminders until you delete them from the list.

9.4 Character Set Screen

This feature displays the hexadecimal values for the characters of the EBCDIC character set.

To enter the Character Set Screen

Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt+3 (on the numeric keypad). The EBCIDIC character set screen is displayed.

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9.5 Alarm Clock

The Alarm Clock can be set to ring at a specific time.

To enter the Alarm Clock Screen

Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt+4 (on the numeric keypad).

488 - Alarm Clock Use Arrow keys to move cursor to the desired field. Press ENTER to update. ALT 0 - Return to Main menu. HOT KEY - Exit ALT D - Delete entry.

Current time : 00:00

Alarm time : 00:00

PLAY COMMAND KEY (NO). Press P followed by:

 A command key to update  D - to disable option

To enable the Alarm Clock

Enter the correct time and date each time you turn on the workstation.

To disable the Alarm Clock

Disable Pop in Alice’s Setup Screen.

To enter an alarm time

Use the Arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired field, type in the alarm time and press Enter

To: Press:

Delete the alarm time Alt + D

Update an entry Enter or move the cursor to the next field.

To move the cursor from the Event to the

Press Tab

Time and Date fields in a circular manner.

Return to Host Hot-key

NOTE: The clock stops while the cursor is positioned in the time fields.

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9.5.1 Play Command

The ‘Alarm Clock’ can automatically trigger the playback of a pre-recorded key sequence at the preset alarm time. This feature can be used, for example, to perform a large print job late at night when there is less demand on the computer’s time.

To enter a Play Command:

1. Press P to designate the Play Command key.

2. Press the desired command key to enter that number in the PLAY COMMAND

KEY [number] field (see the above screen).

To disable the command:

Press D to disable the option.

9.6 Alice’s Setup

This screen allows you to set the time used by all clock related activities, enable the display of pop-up messages and set some security related features.

To enter the Alice Setup screen

Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt + 5 (on the numeric keypad). The following screen is displayed.

488 A L I C E ‘ S SETUP

Use ARROW KEYS to move the cursor from field to field.

HOT KEY - Exit. ALT 0 - Return to Main Menu. HELP - Help.

Date and Time YES NO

Display Clock YES NO

Pop Message YES NO

Private YES NO

Logic Lock

<ENTER>

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Parameter Definitions

Alice’s Paperless Desk

Date and Time

Display Clock

Logic Lock

Pop Message

This information is the time base for all clock-based activities.

NO: Time request will not appear and clock based activities will be disabled.

Yes: Date and time request appears on the screen right after power on.

Displays the time on the status line. If the time is not entered when turning on the workstation, 00:00 is displayed

Yes: Enables the display.

No: Disables the display.

Allows you to use a three digit number as a password for the Alarm Calendar and Phone List.

Press Enter to access the Logic Lock screen.

Press D: To delete the password

Press E: To set the password.

YES - Enables the Alarm Calendar and the Alarm Clock to display messages.

Private

NO - Disable

YES - Causes the Alarm Calendar to display “You have a message” at the preset message time, instead of the actual message.

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9.7 Calculator

The built-in calculator can be used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages and use memories. Numbers on the screen can be used to perform calculations and answers can be pasted on the screen.

The calculator functions can be enabled from a session (Alt + F1)and calculations performed and viewed on the status line, without affecting the screen or communication.

The calculator help screen is accessed from the Alice menu.

9.7.1 Calculator Help screen

To enter the Calculator Help screen

Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt + 6 (on the numeric keypad). The following screen is displayed.

Calculator help Information (Decimal Base)

PF1 PF2 PF3 PF4 PF5 PF6 PF7 PF8 PF9 PF10 PF11 PF12 ChgFT ChgBS MC MS-E MR-E Import Export

AC CE

All Clear Clear Entry

Upper Shift  Lower Shift 

AC CE

 X

MS MR

ChgFT ChgBS

MS-E

MR-E Import

Export 

Clear Store Memory Read

Change Number Format Change Base Number

Memory clear Memory Store - Expression

Memory Read - Expression Import

Export Retrieve Previous Expression

(

)

Table

2 3 %

Number Memory (M) 1256.84 Expression memory (E) 567.00 X (-96+254)+M

Current Expression 523-(3412/8) + 5682 + 5683.1 + 7894.4 + 2376

PF3/help=Exit Alt + F1 = Exit calculator

CALC [ 523-(3412/8) + 5682 + 5683.1 + 7894.4 + 2376 ] = [ 27008 ] ME

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9.7.2 Calculator Operation

To: Do the following:

Enter calculator mode Press Alt + F1 (from any session). The status line will be

available for calculations.

Exit calculation mode Press Alt + F1

Perform calculations Use the numeric keypad according to the Help screen (note

that some key functions have changed)

Clear an entry Press CE

Clear an expression Press AC

Perform memory functions Press MS to save to memory

Press MC to clear memory

Press MR to recall saved value

Import (copying a number on the screen to a specified position of the expression field)

1. Use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the number.Move the cursor to the number on the screen to be used. Use the arrow keys - ↑ , ← , ↓ and → to move.

The cursor may be on any digit of the number to be

imported.

2. Press = to copy the number to the position of the expression field where the calculator cursor is located. The calculator will automatically exit the Import mode after this step.

3. Press +, -, x or / to enter the character in the next right- hand position of the imported field. The selected number will be imported in the same way as above with the exception that the calculator will not automatically exit the Import Mode after this step.

Display Import/Export Help Press the Help key while in the corresonding mode.

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9.7.2.1 Editing Keys

In addition to the keys on the numeric keypad and the keys displayed on the Help screen, the following keys can be used to edit an expression:

Press: To:

Backspace

Erlnp

Delete

Field Exit, New Line,

Spacebar

←, →

Insert

Tab

BackTab

ChgBS

Delete the character entered last.

Delete all characters from the cursor position.

Delete the character at the current cursor position.

Put a space between two expressions.

Move the cursor left or right.

Set/reset Insert mode.

Move the cursor to the first character in the nearest expression on the right.

Move the cursor to the first character in the current expression.

Select the numerical base for calculation: decimal - 10 (no ID), hexadecimal - 16 (HEX), or binary - 2 (BIN).

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9.8 Note Pad

The Note Pad is a simple text-editor that can be used to write, edit and print notes that are no longer than a page.

To enter the Note Pad screen

Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt + 7 (on the numeric keypad). The following screen is displayed.

488 NOTE PAD

3 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 78

x ---------L-----------T-----------T-----------T-----------T-----------T-----------R-----------x

For tabulator setting move cursor to necessary position.

L - Press L for Left margin of page.

R - Press R for Right margin of page.

T - Press T for Tab-positions (second T: erase Tab-positions).

Press Enter to exit.

The screen contains a Ruler on which the Left Margin, Right Margin and Tabs can be set. The maximum width of the Ruler is 778 characters.

9.8.1 Editing Functions

1. Use the left and right arrow keys to position the cursor on the left and right margins and set them by pressing L (on the left margin) and R (on the right margin).

2. Press T to set tabs and clear tabs.

3. Press Enter to begin editing.

4. Press Help to display the help screen for editing functions such as bold, underline markers, etc.

, block

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9.8.2 Word Wrap and Justification Feature

Note Pad has automatic word wrap. In addition, if the cursor is moved to a point other than the left margin and then you begin typing, each of the following lines will begin from the same point (text is always justified left). To begin a line in a different position, simply position the cursor on the desired point and begin typing.

9.8.3 Status Line

Press Enter to display a status line indicating the cursor position, editing mode (insert/replace) and attributes (bold or/and underline

Insert: Inserted text will be typed next to existing text.

Replace: Inserted text will replace existing text.

21.8.7 Deleting

Text may be deleted one character at a time, one line at a time, or a defined region (Block) at a time.

To delete one character at a time

Press Del, to delete one right character at a time.

Press Backspace, to delete one left character at a time.

To delete one line at a time

Press Alt + E

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9.8.4 Editing Blocks

The Note Pad allows you to delete, copy and paste sections (blocks) of text.

To delete a block

1. Mark the block by positioning the cursor on the beginning of the block, pressing Alt + M, moving the cursor to the end of the region to be defined as a block and pressing Alt + M again.

2. Press Alt + D to delete the block.

3. To unmark the block, press Alt + R.

To copy a block

1. Mark the block by positioning the cursor on the beginning of the block, pressing Alt + M, moving the cursor to the end of the region to be defined as a block and pressing Alt + M again.

2. Move the cursor to the place in the document where you want the block to be inserted and press Alt + S to insert the block.

To unmark the block

Press Alt + R.

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Troubleshooting

10. TROUBLESHOOTING

The following table will help you in case you have trouble operating the workstation or connecting it to the computer.

10.1 Blank Display

Picture does not appear on the screen, the indicator light is ON.

Picture does not appear on the screen, the indicator light is OFF.

There is a light horizontal or vertical line on the screen.

9022 appears on the status line while turning the workstation on, or the keyboard does not react.

Turn the Contrast and Brightness control knobs to maximum. If the picture does not appear within 30 seconds, turn the workstation off and call a service representative.

Make sure that the power switch is ON. Make sure that the workstation is connected properly to the socket (connect any other electrical device and check if it works).

Call a Service Representative.

Make sure the keyboard is connected to the workstation. Don’t connect the keyboard to the workstation while the workstation is on.

The workstation enters figures and characters by itself.

Lift the keyboard and move it gently. If the workstation reacts as if you were pressing a key, (clicks, figures and/or characters appear on the screen) try to find the loose key tops and insert them into place by pressing them down hard. If this does not work call the service representative.

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10.2 Unstable Display

The picture “swims” to the right or to the left in waves.

The alarm does not work.

There are no clicks when pressing keys.

Small figures and/or letters appear on different places on the screen.

Move any other electrical devices such as printers, calculators, etc. away from the workstation. If this does not work, call a Service Representative.

Set the alarm volume to the maximum (4.2.1.1)

Refer to clicker volume (4.6.1.1)

Set the Extended Display to OFF. Refer to Extended Displa (4.2.2.1).

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10.3 Communication Failure

1. Make sure the workstation is connected to the Twinax line.

2. Check that the unit is physically connected to the cable before the workstation actually works; if it has a termination switch, make sure it is in position 2.

3. Check that the address of the workstation is correct, defined on the computer and that the workstation is ON LINE (VARY ON PENDING).

4. Check that the termination switch of the last device on the line (if it has one) is in position 1.

Troubleshooting

5. Turn the workstation on while holding a key depressed and perform the Twx Line Test. If “NO LINE ACTIVITY” appears, check the cable contact and interchange the cables.

If the previous test was successful (i.e. you see line activity and identify the active units), the problem may be in the definition or identification of the workstation towards the computer.

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Troubleshooting

10.4 Communications Problems:

10.4.1 General Troubleshooting: Disturbances, Communication Failure

 Check that there are two units on the same line with the same address.

The workstation identifies itself also as a printer that occupies an address, even if there is no

printer physically connected to the workstation. In order to prevent the workstation from being identified as a printer, set the terminal mode to one display or two display. Refer to Section 4.3.

 Check that the termination switch of the last device on the line is in position 1.

 A problem with the electrical system of a lack of grounding may be the cause of

communication disturbances.

 Damaged cables between the units may cause disturbances in communication.

10.4.2 Keyboard Produces Incorrect Characters for Some of the Keys

1. The workstation is defined in the computer as 5251 or 5291 instead of 3487 or 3486.

2. The keyboard type defined in the computer is not correct.

3. The keyboard ID defined in the computer is not correct.

4. Refer to above text.

5. Disable the keyboard mapper, go to Offline Setup and check the keyboard mapping.

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10.5 Printer Problems

Some of the characters are not printed correctly, or extra characters are inserted in the printout.

 Check that Bypass Table is cleared and EBCDIC to ASCII table is correct. Load

default EBCDIC to ASCII table. Refer to Section 9.7.

 If the problem is not solved, Reset Factory Defaults. Refer to Section 4.9. This will

clear your terminal setup. You will have to define all your setup parameters in Offline and Online Setup.

 Define the printer driver as Null.

Troubleshooting

 Change the printer cable.

To check the printer driver and printing character set:

1. Initialize ECIDIC to ASCII table to default.

2. Select the Code Page 850.

3. Enter the Workstation test menu and select Printer test run. Check the results.

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APPENDIX.A DEFAULT SETUP VALUES

Setup Panels are provided for setting up the display station characteristics. The values entered are stored in non-volatile memory allowing parameter retention when the display is powered off. There are two types of setups: Offline and Online.

Offline setup defines the number of sessions and their addresses, as well as printer session and emulation mode. In addition, offline setup defines language and keyboard related characteristics.

Online setup defines the visual display characteristics (session colors, cut-and-paste mode, etc.) and security options, setup of devices (printer), and the calculator.

This appendix provides defaults of all the setup panels.

Offline Setup Default

Display Sessions: 1

Printer Sessions: No

Display Address 1: 0

Character Set: Country Specific

Printer Emulation: 5256 (If printer session is configured)

Printer Model/Type: Other

Symbol Code Page: ASCII

Keyboard Type: Standard

Country: US/Canada

ASCII Printer Type: Standard

Paste Start Position: Text Cursor

Model ID: 3487

Alternate Addresses: No

Machine Serial Type: 00 0000000

Keyboard Mapper: No Keys Mapped

Printer EBCDIC-ASCII Translation Table:

Gate-ASCII Pass Thru Enable: No

Bypass Printer Substitution Enable: No

Gate-Pass Thru Delimiter: %&

Standard ASCII Table

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Default Setup Values

Online Setup Defaults

Setup Display

Alarm Volume: 3

Cursor Style: Underline

Cursor Blink: No

Row/Column Indicator On

Rule Line Style: Cross

Rule Line Intensity: No

Rule Line Follows Cursor: Yes

Auto Dim: No

Enable Keyboard Mapper: No

Extended Display: Off

Buzzer Time: 1.0

Separator: Yes

Column Separator: Dot

Reverse Image: No

Local Tabs: No

Type Ahead: No

Message Wait: Off

Setup Host-Addressable Printer

Lines Per Inch: 6

Characters Per Inch: 10

Print Quality: Draft

Setup Printer

Print Key: System

Trim Border: Normal

Local Form Feed: Yes

Local Condensed: No

Buffer Print: No

Hex Print: No

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Screen Print Setup

Lines Per Inch: 6

Characters Per Inch: 10

Print Quality: Draft

Source Drawer: 1

Form Length In Inches: 11.000

Form Length In Millimeters: 279.40

First Print Line: 001

First Print Column: 001

Setup Input Devices

Clicker Click: No

Clicker Volume: 3

Keyboard Typematic Rate: Normal

Keyboard Typematic Delay: Normal

Mouse Speed Horizontal: 2 (If mouse is connected)

Mouse Speed Vertical: 2 (If mouse is connected)

Mouse Double Click Interval: .25 (If mouse is connected)

Mouse Primary Button: Left

Default Setup Values

Setup Calculator

Decimal Point: Comma

If 5219/3812 Emulation is Selected

Type Style: System

System Code Page: System

Paper Feed: System

Form: System

Source Drawer: System

Attention: No

If 3812 Emulation is Selected

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Default Setup Values

Drawer 1 Default Orientation: COR

Drawer 1 Paper: Letter

Drawer 2 Default Orientation: COR

Drawer 2 Paper: Letter

Automatic Orientation: No

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