Visara 1783 User Manual

1783 Network Computing Terminal

User’s Manual

P/N 707042-002

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Visara, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Visara, Inc. 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.

Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety

* UL1950, CSA950

* CE Mark, IEC950, EN60950, EU Low Voltage

Electro-Magnetic Interference

* This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any change or modification to this equipment not expressly approved by Visara, Inc. may cause harmful interference, and void your authority to operate this equipment.

* This apparatus complies with the CDoC CLASS “A” limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of

Communications Radio Interference Regulations. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.

✦ Cet appariel est conformé aux normes CDoC CLASS “A: D’Interference radio tel que specifier par le Ministère Canadien

des communications dans les règlements D” Interference Radio. Cet équipment ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe B d’émission de bruits radioélectriques pour les appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. L’exploitation faite en milieu résidentiel peut entraîner le brouillage des réceptions radio et télé, ce qui obligerait le propriétaire ou l’opérateur à prendre les dispositions nécessaires pour en éliminer les causes.

✦ CE mark, EN50022, EN50082-1, EU EMC Directive

Patents, Trademarks and Acknowledgments

IBM and SNA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. QNX and Photon microGUI are registered trademarks of QNX Software Systems Ltd. Voyager is a trademark of QNX Software Systems Ltd. Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Portions of the code and documentation described in this guide were derived from code and documentation developed under the auspices of the Regents of the University of California and have been acquired and modified under the provisions that the following copyright notice and permission notice appear:

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that this notice is preserved and that due credit is given the University of Califormia at Berkeley. The name of the University may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. This software is provided “as is” without express or implied warranty.

NCSA Mosaic was developed by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This version is being distributed under a license agreement with Spyglass, Inc.

This publication contains materials licensed to Visara, Inc., by QNX Software Systems Ltd.

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Warranty/Service

Warranty service must be performed by the assigned warranty service provider for the equipment. If you are unsure of the equipment warranty status or who can perform warranty service, please e-mail us at Intellicenter@Visara.com, or call 919-279-6022. Please include your equipment model and serial number. The serial number is located at the base of the unit.

1. If your equipment packaging appears to have been damaged in shipment, please do not open it. Rather, you should report the damage to the carrier upon delivery. If you determine that your equipment has concealed damage when you open the package, report the damage to your carrier as soon as possible. In both situations, you should also call Visara Customer Service to report the problem and have a replacement shipped to you.

2. If you elected to have Visara perform the installation of your equipment call 1-800-777-8800. Refer to the national program code as “Visara1” and report your customer number as “8718145”. The customer service representative will then schedule your installation.

3. If your equipment fails to work properly during its initial installation or within 48 hours, please call Customer Service to report the problem and have a replacement shipped to you.

Call 1-888-334-4380 X6201

4. For additional technical support, the Visara IntelliCenter is our technical support hub and can be reached by calling:

1-919-279-6022

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Table of Contents

1. About This Manual ...............................................................................1-1

Who should use this Manual ............................................................ 1-2

How to interpret the styles and symbols used in this Manual ......... 1-2

Keyboard input.............................................................................. 1-2

Keyboard chord instructions ......................................................... 1-2

Mouse conventions .......................................................................1-3

Notes, cautions, warnings .............................................................1-3

2. About the 1783 NCT..............................................................................2-1

Overview ..........................................................................................2-2

Standard features .............................................................................. 2-2

Personal productivity tools...............................................................2-3

3. Connecting the 1783 NCT .................................................................... 3-1

Inspecting the package .....................................................................3-2

Setting up the 1783 NCT .................................................................3-2

Connecting the 1783 NCT ............................................................... 3-4

Connecting to the SNA network ................................................... 3-4

Connecting to an Ethernet LAN ...................................................3-4

Connecting a modem to the Serial Port ........................................3-4

Connecting to the 5250 Network .....................................................3-5

Powering up ..................................................................................... 3-5

Powering down.................................................................................3-6

4. Using Windows ...................................................................................... 4-1

Using the 1783 NCT ........................................................................ 4-2

What should I do first?.....................................................................4-2

How to start the 1783 .......................................................................4-2

A typical workspace .....................................................................4-2

Using the mouse ............................................................................... 4-3

Pointers.............................................................................................4-3

Anatomy of a window ...................................................................... 4-4

Using the Window Menu .................................................................4-5

Using the Taskbar.............................................................................4-5

Keyboard shortcuts...........................................................................4-6

Workspace operations ...................................................................4-6

Window operations .......................................................................4-6

5. Using Print Services ..............................................................................5-1

Printer setup .....................................................................................5-2

Installing a printer ............................................................................5-3

Changing the default printer ............................................................ 5-3

Printing when a printer has not been set up .....................................5-3

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Printer properties.............................................................................. 5-4

Paper tab ....................................................................................... 5-4

Graphics tab ..................................................................................5-5

Margins tab ...................................................................................5-5

Other tab ....................................................................................... 5-6

Info tab .......................................................................................... 5-6

Print preview ....................................................................................5-6

LPR/LPD print feature .....................................................................5-7

Configuring remote printers.............................................................5-7

Remote Printer Definition.............................................................5-8

Using the 1783 as an LPR server .....................................................5-8

6. 1480 CUT Emulator .............................................................................. 6-1

Standard features .............................................................................. 6-2

Display screen features .................................................................6-2

Data entry features ........................................................................6-2

Printing features ............................................................................ 6-3

Other features................................................................................6-3

Accessing your application program ............................................... 6-3

Moving the cursor ............................................................................6-4

Entering and editing data .................................................................6-5

Selecting data fields .........................................................................6-5

Sending data .....................................................................................6-6

System Request variations ............................................................6-6

Program Access (PA) function ......................................................6-6

Function (F or PF) keys ................................................................6-6

Monitoring response time ................................................................6-9

Configuring the 1480 CUT Emulator .............................................. 6-9

Defining and selecting features .................................................... 6-9

1480 Miscellaneous .......................................................................6-11

Restarting the 1480 Emulator .....................................................6-11

Keyboard setup ...........................................................................6-12

Color ........................................................................................... 6-13

Printer setup and printing ............................................................... 6-14

Print type ..................................................................................... 6-14

Coax printer assignment .............................................................6-15

HAP Menu ..................................................................................6-16

LPR Menu ................................................................................... 6-18

Dual Screen feature ........................................................................ 6-19

Configuration requirements ........................................................6-19

Configuring Dual Screen mode......................................................6-19

Starting Dual Screen mode ............................................................ 6-20

Active and Suspended Screens ...................................................6-20

Key assignments .........................................................................6-21

Dual Screen Mode enhancements ..................................................6-21

Zoom ........................................................................................... 6-21

Select left ....................................................................................6-21

Select right ..................................................................................6-21

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Step Active session ..................................................................... 6-22

Swap session ...............................................................................6-22

Mark............................................................................................ 6-23

Paste ............................................................................................6-23

Mark/Paste ..................................................................................6-23

Walk through...............................................................................6-24

Screen Print mode ....................................................................... 6-24

7. 1490 Twinax Emulator ..........................................................................7-1

Standard Features ............................................................................. 7-2

Communication Setup......................................................................7-3

Terminal Mode..............................................................................7-3

Display Address ............................................................................ 7-3

Printer Address..............................................................................7-4

Keyboard Setup ................................................................................ 7-4

Screen Setup.....................................................................................7-8

Display Emulation ........................................................................7-8

Cursor ...........................................................................................7-9

Full Screen Mode..........................................................................7-9

Color Setup ....................................................................................7-10

Printer Setup...................................................................................7-11

Attached Printer Type .................................................................7-11

Printer Emulation ........................................................................ 7-12

Characters per Inch .....................................................................7-12

Lines per Inch .............................................................................7-12

LPR Menu ................................................................................... 7-13

1490 Miscellaneous .......................................................................7-13

Restarting the 1490 Emulator .....................................................7-14

8. Using Telnet, TN3270, TN5250 and VT220 ......................................... 8-1

Telnet Terminal ................................................................................8-2

What is Telnet? .............................................................................8-2

Logging in to a remote host ..........................................................8-2

Logging out of a remote host ........................................................ 8-3

Recommended reference guides ...................................................8-3

TN3270 ............................................................................................ 8-4

What is TN3270? ..........................................................................8-4

Setting up a remote host as a 3270 terminal ................................. 8-5

Connecting to a TN3270 session ..................................................8-6

Logging out of a remote host ........................................................ 8-6

Configuring TN3270 for an application .......................................8-9

Print setup ...................................................................................8-12

Print type ..................................................................................... 8-12

LPR menu ...................................................................................8-13

Copy/Paste Between TN3270 Sessions ......................................8-14

Copy/Paste From Calculator to TN3270 Session .......................8-15

Recommended reference guide ..................................................8-15

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TN5250 .......................................................................................... 8-16

What is TN5250? ........................................................................8-16

Setting up a remote host as a 5250 terminal ............................... 8-16

Connecting to a TN5250 session ................................................8-17

Logging out of a remote host ...................................................... 8-20

Configuring TN5250 for an application .....................................8-20

Screen setup ................................................................................8-20

VT220 ............................................................................................8-23

What is VT220? ..........................................................................8-23

Setting up VT220 ........................................................................ 8-23

Connecting to a VT220 session ..................................................8-25

Logging out of a remote host ...................................................... 8-25

Configuring VT220 for an application ....................................... 8-26

Miscellaneous setup .................................................................... 8-30

Printer setup ................................................................................8-31

9. TN3270/TN5250 Keyboard Macros ..................................................... 9-1

Keystroke Record/Playback .............................................................9-2

Storing Keystroke Sequences...........................................................9-2

Playing Keystroke Sequences ..........................................................9-3

Removing Keystroke Sequences ......................................................9-3

Advanced Feature Set: Pauses ......................................................... 9-3

Advanced Feature Set: Delays .........................................................9-4

Advanced Feature Set: Playback Speed ........................................... 9-4

Special Notes....................................................................................9-4

10. Accessing your intranet and the Internet ......................................... 10-1

Configuring Voyager Browser ........................................................10-2

Cache tab ....................................................................................10-3

User Info tab ............................................................................... 10-4

Connection tab ............................................................................10-5

Appearance tab ........................................................................... 10-6

Basic browsing ............................................................................... 10-7

Toolbar icons...............................................................................10-7

Browsing the Internet..................................................................10-7

Stopping data transfer .................................................................10-7

Refreshing the current page ........................................................10-7

Going backward and forward .....................................................10-8

Returning to your home page ..................................................... 10-8

Finding text .................................................................................10-8

Changing the size of the font ......................................................10-8

Viewing history ........................................................................... 10-8

Using hotlists .................................................................................10-8

Hotlists ........................................................................................10-8

Adding sites to Hotlist ................................................................10-8

Viewing hotlists .......................................................................... 10-9

Deleting sites from the hotlist.....................................................10-9

Printing ........................................................................................... 10-9

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11. Using personal productivity tools .....................................................11-1

NCT Mail .......................................................................................11-2

Starting NCT Mail ......................................................................11-2

Checking for - and reading - your mail ...................................... 11-3

To read a message .......................................................................11-3

Replying to and forwarding mail ................................................ 11-3

Sending new mail........................................................................11-4

Message Pad...................................................................................11-5

Posting a note to yourself ........................................................... 11-5

DayMinder .....................................................................................11-6

What is DayMinder? ................................................................... 11-6

Starting DayMinder ....................................................................11-6

DayMinder at a glance ................................................................ 11-6

Resizing windows .......................................................................11-7

Customizing application preferences..........................................11-7

Types of scheduled activities ......................................................11-8

Adding appointments .................................................................. 11-8

Adding reminders ....................................................................... 11-9

Adding a task to the ToDo list .................................................... 11-9

Editing and deleting scheduled activities .................................11-10

Address Book............................................................................11-10

Calculator .....................................................................................11-12

Snapshot .......................................................................................11-12

Printing a snapshot....................................................................11-13

Dial-up connection ....................................................................... 11-13

Starting the Dialer ..................................................................... 11-13

Setup an ISP .............................................................................. 11-14

Typical ISP setup ...................................................................... 11-14

Advanced ISP setup ..................................................................11-15

TCP/IP settings .........................................................................11-15

Modem settings.........................................................................11-15

Script Editor .............................................................................. 11-16

12. Safety, Power, and Environmental Requirements ...........................12-1

Space planning: physical statistics ................................................. 12-2

Meeting environmental requirements ............................................12-2

Power cable requirements ..............................................................12-2

For units operating at 100-120V ................................................. 12-2

For units operating at 200-240V ................................................. 12-3

For international units.................................................................12-3

Power outlet requirements ............................................................. 12-3

Electrical interference and atmospheric considerations ................ 12-3

13. System Administrator’s Guide..........................................................13-1

Accessing the configuration screens ..............................................13-2

Administrator Functions ................................................................13-3

Vital Product Data ....................................................................... 13-3

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Configuring Options ...................................................................... 13-4

Defining Administrator’s Password ............................................... 13-4

Setting date and time......................................................................13-5

Configuring NCT Network ............................................................13-5

Connection tab ............................................................................13-6

Gateway tab ................................................................................ 13-6

DNS tab.......................................................................................13-7

Configuring NCT Mail...................................................................13-8

Configuring NCT Applications ......................................................13-9

Configuring NCT Miscellaneous .................................................13-10

ICA ............................................................................................... 13-11

Configuring ICA .......................................................................13-11

Application servers ...................................................................13-12

Network tab...............................................................................13-12

Connection Options tab ............................................................ 13-12

Application tab..........................................................................13-13

Starting the ICA session ........................................................... 13-14

NCT Update configuration...........................................................13-15

NCT Update troubleshooting process.......................................13-16

Update list file format ............................................................... 13-16

Language configuration ...............................................................13-17

Ping .............................................................................................. 13-17

Index ....................................................................................................Index-1

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Chapter 1

About This Manual

In this Chapter...

Who should use this Manual

How to interpret the styles and symbols used in this Manual

1783 Network Computing Terminal User’s Manual

Who should use this Manual

This manual accompanies the 1783 NCT and is intended to support the end users in the operation of this device. It will also provide assistance to those personnel who are tasked with installing this device.

How to interpret the styles and symbols used in this Manual

Throughout this manual, we use certain typographical conventions to distinguish technical terms:

Keyboard input

The following table summarizes our keyboard conventions:

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Keyboard chord instructions

A keyboard chord is a single-step instruction that is formatted like this:

➤ To move the window, press Ctrl - F7.

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Mouse conventions

A 2-button mouse accompanies the 1783 NCT. Please review the installation section for proper connections.

The left mouse button is used most of the time. Any procedure that requires using the secondary button will state specifically to “click the right mouse button”.

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Notes, cautions, warnings

Notes, cautions and warnings are used to highlight important messages:

Note: Notes point out something important or useful.

CAUTION: Commands or procedures that may have unwanted or undesirable side effects.

WARNING: Commands or procedures that could be dangerous to your files, hardware, or even yourself.

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Chapter 2

About the 1783 NCT

In this Chapter...

Overview

Standard features

Personal productivity tools

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Overview

The 1783 NCT is designed to address the requirements of host centric and network centric users. The 1783 platform supports a real time operating system and a graphical user interface (GUI). The presence of a micro-kernel, modularized POSIX compliant operating system allows the 1783 to provide power and flexibility not available in server based network terminals. The 1783 supports connectivity over Type A Coax, Ethernet, Twinax, Token Ring, and Serial Ports to IBM hosts, UNIX hosts and Microsoft hosts in a windowing environment. This connectivity allows a user simultaneous access to SNA, intranet and Internet networks. Designed with no moving parts, the 1783 NCT is a zero maintenance device that allows software installation and updates from a central location.

The 1783 NCT is easy to install, use, manage and support. Maintaining software and data at a central location eliminates the need to store applications and/or data on a conventional desktop workstation. Business applications, corporate intranets and the Internet can all be accessed from one network terminal.

The 1783 NCT is unique among network computers because of its resident operating system and the caching in flash memory of frequently used applications (such as the 1480 Emulator, Telnet, TN3270 and TN5250 host access, the Voyager Citrix© ICA Client, and personal productivity tools). This flash memory caching effectively eliminates the delay encountered with server-based systems when many users log on simultaneously.

Web browser,

Standard features

Access to your applications is through a ‘windowing’ environment called a graphical user interface (GUI). This GUI, Photon micro-GUI, makes it easy to interact with the terminal and enhances flexibility to a variety of tasks.

The following are standard features of the 1783 NCT:

• An Internet browser, called Voyager

and JAVA scripts.

• Telnet Terminal client capability that enables log-in to host systems that are connected

to the Internet.

• A TN3270E client capability that enables accessing 3270 applications on host systems

that are connected to a LAN/WAN using terminal model type IBM 3279 mod 2, mod 3, mod 4, and mod 5.

• A TN5250 client that enables accessing AS/400 applications.

• Print capability that directs printed material either to a local printer or to a network

printer.

The following are options of the 1783 NCT:

• A 1480 CUT Emulator (mods 2 - 5) that works with any 1174 compatible control unit.

• A 1490 native Twinax (mods 2 - 5) that work with AS400 systems.

• Token Ring

, that supports HTML 3.2, frames, tables, graphics

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Personal productivity tools

• NCT Mail – A mail handler to use for reading, replying to, forwarding and creating

e-mail (electronic mail).

• Message Pad – A handy way to post a note to yourself.

• Day Minder – An online appointment book.

• Calculator – A convenient on-screen calculator.

• Dialer – A utility that allows the 1783 to be connected to other environments via an

external modem.

• SnapShot – A resident software utility that allows a displayed image to be printed

on your locally attached printer.

Chapter 2: About the 1783 NCT

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Chapter 3

Connecting the 1783 NCT

In this Chapter...

Inspecting the package

Setting up the 1783 NCT

Connecting the 1783 NCT

Powering up

Powering down

1783 Network Computing Terminal User’s Manual

Inspecting the package

Before unpacking the 1783 NCT, inspect the carton for physical damage. If the exterior package is damaged, contact your local sales office or distributor. Also contact the carrier to request examination of the damage. The carrier is required to complete and sign a damage report form. If the package is not damaged, remove the package contents which includes a logic unit, a mouse, an AC power cable, and this user’s guide.

Setting up the 1783 NCT

To set up the 1783 NCT, refer to the diagram on the back of the logic unit and follow the steps below:

CAUTION: The 1783 NCT has been designed to support the weight of 17-inch or smaller display units. Display units larger than 17 inches MUST be placed beside the logic unit, rather than on top.

1. Place the display unit on top (or beside) of the logic unit and position both within connecting distance of an appropriate AC power outlet.

2. Make sure that the Power-On/Off switch is set to O (Off) on both the logic unit and the display unit.

3. Place the keyboard in front of the logic unit. Pull out the feet underneath the keyboard to adjust it to a higher setting, if desired. Insert the keyboard plug into the keyboard connector on the back of the logic unit.

4. Refer to the owner’s manual that comes with your display unit for instructions on how to attach the display unit’s data cable to the logic unit.

5. Plug the display unit’s AC power cable into an appropriate AC power outlet.

6. For the local screen print function, a printer connector is located on the back of the logic unit. Attach the printer cable (provided with the printer) to the printer connector on the back of the logic unit.

7. Insert the mouse’s cable connector into the mouse receptacle on the rear of the logic unit. Check to ensure that the connector is firmly seated.

8. Plug one end of the power cable into the AC connector on the back of the logic unit. Plug the other end of the AC power cable into the wall receptacle.

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1783 NCT - back of logic unit

Term

1. Fan

2. AC Input

3. COM 1

4. TV Sound Phone Jack a: S connector

(Option)

b: Composite connector

(Option)

c: Line Out

d: Line In

e: MIC

5. CRT Connector

6. COM 2

7. USB (2 ports)

8. Expansion Card Area

9. Parallel Port

10. RJ 45 Connector

11. PS/2 K/B

12. PS/2 Mouse

Definition

1. System cooling fan

2. Connect to power cord

3. 16550UART connect to one serial device

4. Connect to TV & sound port

a. Connect to S-video input of TV b. Connect to NTSC or PAL video

input of TV

c. Connect to speaker or audio signal

input of other devices

d. Connect to audio signal output of

other devices

e. Connect to microphone

5. Connect CRT monitor

6. 16550UART connected to one serial device

7. Connect to USB devices

8. The place to plug add-on-card

9. Connect to devices with EPP/ECP port

10. Connect to 10/100 base-T Ethernet cable

11. Connect PS/2 type keyboard

12. Connect PS/2 type mouse

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Connecting the 1783 NCT

Connecting to the SNA network

To connect the 1783 NCT to a coax wiring system, prepare either coax cables or twistedpair cables according to the following table:

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Coax cable and twisted-pair cables can be combined. The following formula shows lengths:

(coax length) + (5 x twisted-pair length) < 1370 meters (4500 feet)

1. Locate the coax or twisted-pair SNA network cable.

2. Align the end of the SNA network cable with the Coax connector on the back of the logic unit.

3. Connect the cable and secure it in place by turning the retaining ring clockwise until it is tight.

Connecting to an Ethernet LAN

To connect the 1783 NCT to an Ethernet LAN, prepare the Category 5 or unshielded twisted-pair cables according to the following table:

1. Locate the Category 5 UTP Local Area Network (LAN) cable.

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2. Plug the LAN cable into the RJ45 connector on the back of the logic unit.

Connecting a modem to the Serial Port

1. Connect the external modem’s 9-pin connector into the serial port located on the rear panel of the logic unit.

2. Secure the cable’s fastening screws to ensure proper connection.

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Connecting to the 5250 Network

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1. Locate the twinax cable extending from the host system or from the closest device on the host system side of the line. Attach the connector at the end of this cable to either socket on the two-socket end of the T-connector cable.

2. Push the connector into the socket and turn the retaining ring clockwise until tight.

3. Align the 9-pin Sub-D connector end of the T-connector cable with the twinax connector on the back of the logic element. Connect the cable to the logic element and secure it in place by turning the retaining screws until tight.

4. If there are other terminals in the daisy chain, connect the second cable from the next terminal to the unused socket of the two-socket end of the T-connector cable before attaching the T-connector cable to the back of the logic element.

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5. Make sure the twinax line is terminated properly. The last T-connector should have one input open. If the last device is a Visara device, it must has a T-connector. If the last device is not a Visara device, ensure that it is terminated correctly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Note: When one connector of the two-socket end of twinax cable is unattached, the cable is self-terminating. When the single end of the connector cable is unattached, the cable is in Pass Through mode, and signals continue on to the next connected device. Never attach the twinax cable directly to the logic element.

Powering up

After the 1783 NCT has been properly installed and connected, it is ready to operate online. To ensure that the 1783 NCT is prepared for operating, perform the following procedure. If you encounter operational difficulty or if the unit malfunctions, contact your system administrator.

1. Set the Power-On/Off switch to On ( | ) to turn on power.

2. If the Power-On indicator does not light, check the power and make sure the unit is completely plugged in. If the mouse pointer does not appear, or the Taskbar does not appear, check to see if connecting cables are securely connected to the back of the logic unit.

3. A beep indicates that the terminal is connected properly. If you hear more than one beep, check the table on the following page for actions to take.

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Powering down

1. Save all work in process and close any open applications.

2. Move the Power On/Off switch to Off (O).

The next chapter describes how to define characteristics and preferences for the display unit and printer so that you may begin to use the Network Computing Terminal.

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Chapter 4

Using Windows

In this Chapter...

Using the 1783 NCT

What should I do first?

How to start the 1783

Using the mouse

Pointers

Anatomy of a window

Using the Window Menu

Using the Taskbar

Keyboard shortcuts

1783 Network Computing Terminal User’s Manual

Using the 1783 NCT

This section introduces the new operating environment of the 1783 Network Computing Terminal (NCT). It explains how to do most tasks and provides tips for getting the most out of the NCT.

If you have used windowing systems before, the “look and feel” will seem quite natural. If not, the intuitive interface is easy to learn and use.

What should I do first?

First, read through the next section - all the basics about using the mouse and working with windows are explained, and some handy keyboard shortcuts are included. After reading this section, familiarize yourself with the display’s workspace. Try starting an application from the start menu - the Day Minder is a good place to start.

How to start the 1783

The system has been set up to start automatically at power-up. Your user ID and/or password may be required in the 1783 NCT login dialog box.

A typical workspace

After the 1783 has started, it will display a workspace, an area in which you can run applications and display windows. Here is a typical workspace, with some sample applications:

At the very bottom of the screen, the Taskbar shows at a glance all the applications available on your desktop. The taskbar allows quick switching from one application to another. To learn how to use the Taskbar, see

Using the Taskbar in this

section.

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Using the mouse

Two common mouse operations are:

• Clicking – Pressing and releasing a mouse button.

• Dragging – Holding down a mouse button, moving the mouse, and then releasing the

button.

Note: When the word “click” or “drag” is used in this documentation, and no mouse button is specified, use the LEFT mouse button. When the right button should be used you will be explicitly instructed to do so.

Use the right mouse button to bring up a context-sensitive menu in most applications.

Pointers

As the mouse is moved, the pointer sometimes changes to provide feedback. Here are the pointers most often seen:

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Basic pointer - point to objects to be selected or to indicate where the cursor should be positioned.

Busy pointer - Indicates that an operation is in process and must finish before data entry can be resumed.

Resize pointer - appears when the pointer passes over a window frame; the two arrows indicate the direction the window can be resized.

Move pointer - appears when the pointer passes over a window title bar; simply hold down the mouse button and drag the window to a new location.

I-beam pointer - appears in text-entry fields to indicate that the application is ready to accept keyboard input.

No-input pointer - Indicates the window is not accepting input.

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Anatomy of a window

Here is a typical 1783 NCT application window:

Maximize/Restore

Resize Corner

Window

button

Frame

Title bar

Minimize

Application help

Most windows include these elements:

• Window menu button – Provides modification tools for the window (Restore, Move,

Size, Minimize, Maximize, To Back and Close).

• Minimize button – Reduce the window to an application button in the Taskbar. To

bring the window back up, click the application button on the Taskbar.

• Maximize/Restore button – Expand the window to fill the current workspace, or

restore it to its previous size after maximizing.

• Title bar – Displays the name of the application. The title bar is also where the mouse

pointer should be positioned in order to move the window.

• Frame – Changes color to indicate the focus window (that is, the one that’s ready for

input) on the workspace. The frame is also the area to grab to resize the window.

• Resize corner – Allows shrinking or stretching of the window.

• Close button – Some applications may use this convenient method of closing the

window.

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Using the Window Menu

To open an application’s Window menu, click on the Window menu button in the window’s upper left corner.

The Window menu allows you to:

• Restore the window’s size (after maximizing or minimizing it).

• Move the window – the window will track the mouse pointer until the mouse button

is clicked.

• Size the window – as the pointer is moved outside the frame, an outline will track it

until the mouse button is clicked.

• Minimize the window – reduces the window to an application button in the Taskbar.

To bring the window back up, just click on the button in the Taskbar.

• Maximize the window – expands the window to fill the current workspace.

• To Back – pushes the window behind any other windows that are open on the

workspace.

• Close – closes the application. An application can also be closed by double-clicking

on the menu button.

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CAUTION: Selecting the Close item may immediately terminate the application running in that window without prompting you to confirm. Always remember to save your work before you click on Close!

Note: Some tabs or tool bar icons may be subdued or “grayed out”; these tasks are not accessible at this time.

Using the Taskbar

The Taskbar provides a quick and easy way to switch from one application to another and to restore applications to their normal size on the workspace.

The Taskbar includes the following:

• Application list button -

your use by your system administrator.

• A label button for each application that is running. The label will appear whether the

application is visible on the screen or in the minimized mode.

To start-up an available application:

1. Click the

2. Select the application you wish to work with.

displays a menu of applications made available for

button. The menu of applications will appear.

To switch to any running application, click on the application’s button on the Taskbar. The application’s window will be restored if minimized, brought to the front, and will become the focus window.

Note: The system administrator may have configured your 1783 NCT to automatically start an application in full screen mode when the 1783 NCT is powered on. The application’s section in this document will describe how to access the taskbar from a full screen.

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Keyboard shortcuts

The following tables summarize the keyboard shortcuts that may be used.

Workspace operations

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Visara 1783 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

Who should use this Manual

How to interpret the styles and symbols used in this Manual

Keyboard input

Keyboard chord instructions

Mouse conventions

Notes, cautions, warnings

About the 1783 NCT

Overview

Standard features

Personal productivity tools

Connecting the 1783 NCT

Inspecting the package

Setting up the 1783 NCT

Connecting the 1783 NCT

Connecting to the SNA network

Connecting to an Ethernet LAN

Connecting a modem to the Serial Port

Connecting to the 5250 Network

Powering up

Powering down

Using Windows

Using the 1783 NCT

What should I do first?

How to start the 1783

A typical workspace

Using the mouse

Pointers

Anatomy of a window

Using the Window Menu

Using the Taskbar

Keyboard shortcuts

Workspace operations

Window operations