IBM WS525 User Manual

AsynchronousColorTerminals
WS525UserGuide

Order Number: EK-WS525-IN. A01

April 1994
PUBLICATION ISSUED BY:

Ing. C. Olivetti & C., S.p.A.
Direzione Documentazione
Via Jervis, 77-10015 Ivrea (To)
Copyright © 1994 by Ing. C. Olivetti & C., S.p.A. All Rights Reserved.

Notice: The information contained in this document is subject to change without any
previous notice. Ing. C. Olivetti & C., S.p.A. shall not be liable for errors contained
herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material. This document contains information which is
protected by copyright. All Rights are reserved. No part of this document may be
photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language. Ing. C. Olivetti & C.,
S.p.A. reserves the right to modify the equipment described in this manual at any
time and without notice.

Olivetti is a registered trademark of Ing. C. Olivetti & C.,S.p.A.
ADDS is a trademark of Applied Digital Data Systems, Inc. DEC and VT are
trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. IBM, ProPrinter, and PS/2 are
registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Kensington
is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Limited. SCO is a trademark
of Santa Cruz Operations, Inc. TVI is a trademark of TeleVideo, Inc. UNIX is
a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. WY and WYSE are
registered trademarks of Wyse Technologies.
The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or
service.
Printed in Taiwan.

U.S.A. FCC ID: A09-VGB25
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio and television reception; however, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:



Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.



Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.



Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.



Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

1 Installation and Set-Up

1.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

1.2 Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

1.3 Using Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

2 Multiple Sessions

2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

2.2 Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMP . . . . . . 2–2

2.2.1 Using SSU Host Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

2.2.2 Opening Another Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

3 Desktop Features

3.1 Invoking Desktop Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

3.1.1 Clock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

3.1.2 Calculator feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

3.1.3 Show Character Sets feature . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

3.1.4 Banner message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

3.2 Keyboard Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

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4 Defining Keys

4.1 Define Key Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

4.1.1 Creating a New Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

4.1.2 Creating a Key Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting

A.1 Cleaning your Video Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

A.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

B Specifications

Figures

1–1 ANSI-Style Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

1–2 PC-Style Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

1–3 Communications Port Set-Up Screen . . . . . 1–8

4–1 Define Key Editor, Select Function . . . . . . 4–3

B–1 Comm1—Serial Communication/Printer

Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

B–2 Comm2 and Comm3—MMJ Ports . . . . . . . B–4

B–3 Parallel Printer Port (Bidirectional) . . . . . . B–4

Tables

1 Recommendations for Proper Setup and

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

A–1 Identifying and Correcting Problems . . . . . A–2

B–1 Standards Conformance and Approvals . . . B–5

iv

Preface

Overview

This guide is for users who want to install and configure the WS525
video terminal. This guide describes how to connect cables and enter
the Set-Up menu to make changes, as needed. This guide also has
reference tables for troubleshooting, specifications, and compose
sequences.

For more detailed information on programming the terminal, refer to
the VT520/VT525 Video Terminal Programmer Information.

Environment

Note

This product has been designed and manufactured to minimize
the impact to the environment. The packaging is recyclable
and the terminal can be returned for proper disposal. The
terminal also has power management features that exceed
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star
requirements for saving energy.

Before You Start

A small flat-blade screwdriver may be needed to install the
communication or the printer cables.

v

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

Convention Meaning

Caps Lock Print Screen

Lock 0

Caps Lock Alt F11

kpd Indicates a key on the numeric keypad.

Indicates two keys that you must press in
combination. Press and hold the first key while
you press the second key.

Indicates two keys that you must press in
sequence. Press and release the first key before
you press the second.

Indicates three keys that you must press in
combination, holding the first two down while
pressing the third.

Proper Setup and Use

Important Information

Certain recent scientific literature suggests that poor posture, work
habits, or office equipment setup may cause injuries. Other literature
suggests that there is no cause and effect. Because the safety of
our users is a great concern, it is important to take the precautions
described in Table 1.

If you experience pain or discomfort while using the terminal, take a
substantial break and review the instructions for posture and work
habits. If your pain or discomfort continues when you resume using
the terminal, discontinue use and report the condition to your job
supervisor or physician.

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Table 1 Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use

Adjust So that your . . .

Chair 1 Feet are flat

on the floor
or footrest, if
needed.

2 Legs are vertical

forming a right
angle to the
floor.

3 Weight is off

your thighs
and are in
a horizontal
position. Keep
the back of your
knees away
from the seat
so you do not
compress the
area behind
them, which
could restrict
the blood flow.

4 Upper body is

erect and your
lower back is
supported with
a backrest.

Keyboard 5 Wrists are

straight and
do not flex
more than 15°.
They may be
supported but
should not rest
on sharp edges.

MA–0069–93.IL

(continued on next page)

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Table 1 (Cont.) Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use

Adjust To . . .

6 Keep your upper arms straight down at your sides, elbows

close to your sides to support your arm weight. Forearms
should be at a 70° to 90° angle.

Head 7 Avoid neck strain. Your head should incline downward, but

Terminal 8 Keep eye level and the correct distance for proper vision.
Eyes 9 Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image

Work
Breaks

Lighting Avoid direct lighting or sunlight on the screen, which

Noise Keep background noise at a minimum. Background noise

Temperature 20°C to 23°C (68°F to 74°F)

no more than 15° to 20°.

quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and
uncorrected vision. If you cannot read the screen at
different distances, you may need special glasses. Relax
your eyes periodically by looking at distant objects.

Take periodic work breaks. Morning, lunch, and afternoon
breaks meet most recommendations. Take advantage of
work breaks to move around and do other movements.

causes glare and reflections. The terminal screen has an
antiglare treatment to reduce glare. Place lighting behind
or to the side of your work area, and distribute the lighting
evenly on your work area. Adjust the terminal brightness
and the contrast controls as needed.

above 65 dBA is tiring. Sound-absorbing materials, such
as curtains, carpeting, and acoustic tile, can help reduce
background noise.

Humidity 30% to 70%
Ventilation Provide adequate air ventilation for equipment operation

Space
between
terminals

viii

and to avoid fatigue.
More than 70 cm (28 in) center to center, preferably more

than 152 cm (60 in).

1

Installation and Set-Up

If desired, install the system box in its stand.

The WS525 comes with a stand. You can use the system box without
the stand under your monitor, or you can install the system box in
the stand. Instructions are illustrated on the stand. A wire clip is
included to dress the cables neatly along the back of the system box.

Installation and Set-Up 1–1

Installation and Set-Up

1.1 Installation

1.1 Installation

Connect the cables to the system box.

5

K

4



Comm 1,Comm 2,Comm 3 (Serial printer),Keyboard,



1 AC23

6

7

Kensington lock socket,Parallel printer,Monitor

Connect the cables to the monitor.

Check your monitor manual for correct installation.

Push the system box and monitor power switches on.

A green light in the switch indicates that power is on.

Power Up Selftest

The terminal takes a few seconds to warm up and complete its power
up self-tests. Then, the terminal should display ‘‘Selftest OK.’’ If a
problem occurs, go to the Appendix A.

1–2 Installation and Set-Up

Keyboards

Figure 1–1 ANSI-Style Keyboard Layout

North American/United Kingdom (Word Processing Version)

F4

F2 F3

F1

F5

F8 F9

F6

F7

F10

F11

F12

Installation and Set-Up

1.1 Installation

F13

Help

F14

F17

Do

F19

F20

F18

a

! # $ %

~

(ESC)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Tab

Q

Ctrl

Shift

A S D F G H J K L

>

Z X C V B N

<

Compose

Alt

Function

Character

^

( )

Alt
Function

-

+

-

=

}

]

:

"

;

’

>

?

<

.

,

/

Compose
Character

&

*

I O PT Y UW E R

M

Figure 1–2 PC-Style Keyboard Layout

*

I O PT Y UW E R

M

North American

F8 F9 F10

_

( )

-

:
;

>

?

<

.

,

/

F11 F12

+

BackSpace

=

}

}

]

]

Enter

"
’

Shift

Altl

g

d i i

t a l

Esc

! # $ %

~

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Tab

Caps
Lock

Shift

Ctrl Ctrl

F3

F2

F1

a

F4 F5 F6 F7

&

^

Q

A S D F G H J K L

Z X C V B N

Alt

X

}

Return

]

|

\

Shift

Find

Select

Insert
Here

Prev Next

move

7 8 9

PF1 PF2 PF3

Re-

0

Print

Scroll

Pause

Screen

Lock

SetUp Break

PageUpHomeInsert

|

\

Page

EndDelete

Down

Caps Lock

Num Lock

/

Num

*

Lock

7 8 9

Home PgUp

4

6

5

32

1

PgDn

End

.

0

Ins Del

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6

321

.

MA-1520a-92.PS

Scroll Lock

_

+

Enter

PF4

_

,

Enter

LJ-00226a-TI0.PS

Installation and Set-Up 1–3

Installation and Set-Up

1.2 Set-Up

1.2 Set-Up

Overview

Use Set-Up to examine or change the terminal operating features.
The Set-Up menu summary at the bottom of the screen are the
communication features to get you started in operating the terminal.
There are many more Set-Up features in the terminal that you may
wish to change.

Before changing the communication Set-Up features, contact your
System Manager if necessary.

Printer operations are suspended upon entering Set-Up and are
resumed upon exiting Set-Up.

Entering/Exiting Set-Up

To enter or exit Set-Up, perform the following procedures:

On a . . . Press . . . Refer to . . .

ANSI keyboard
PC keyboard

1–4 Installation and Set-Up

F3

Caps Lock Print Screen

Figure 1–1
Figure 1–2

Installation and Set-Up

1.2 Set-Up

Moving within a Set-Up Menu

Use the arrow keys (,,,) to move among the menus or
within a list, or to select buttons.

In a
menu . . . Indicates . . .



. . . A dialog box is available for you to specify more information.



a



b



c



A pull-right submenu is available.

The menu item with the filled-in circle is enabled. Only one
of these items can be enabled at a time.

The menu item with the checkbox is enabled.

Press

Enter Return Do

or

Select

to start the action or to choose the

currently highlighted feature.
A dimmed menu item does not apply to the currently selected mode.

Caution

If you disable the DisplayCRT Saver feature, an image
may etch onto the screen, which may shorten the terminal’s
useful life.

Installation and Set-Up 1–5

Installation and Set-Up

11

1

2

3

4

5

6

1.2 Set-Up

Select the Set-Up language.

This language selection is for Set-Up only and does not affect
keyboard, character set, or printer settings. As you make changes
to some Set-Up parameters, the Set-Up summary line will reflect
those changes.



Port selected,Transmit speed (9600), Parity (N), Word

size (8), Stop bits (1),Character set,Keyboard language,



Emulation mode,Firmware version.

1–6 Installation and Set-Up