Boundless Technologies ADDS 3153 ASCII manual Overview, Entry and Exit

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Setup

The Setup menu is your control panel for this terminal. It permits you to configure the terminal to communicate with the host computer as well as to suit your personal preferences.

Overview

The Setup menus have been designed to allow maximum flexibility with a minimum investment of time. Thirteen menus provide you with the flexibility and the features below contribute to ease of use:

§The Quick menu is the first screen upon entry. It contains the param eters critical to the operation of the terminal with the host.

§Function keys permit easy access to any menu. The function keys are labeled at the top of every menu.

§Setup is “smart.” That is, it provides only the options that are valid for the hardware and current emulation.

§Keystrokes and Help Messages are at the bottom of every menu.

§Valid choices for the selected parameter are displayed at the bottom of the menu.

Entry and Exit

PC-Style Keyboards: Press Ctrl-Scroll Lock to both enter and exit setup. Also, press Esc or Pause to exit.

IBM 3151 emulation: Press Ctrl-Setupto both enter and exit setup.

ANSI Keyboard: entry is dependent upon the Setup selections:

§When “F1 to F5 keys” = Local, press F3 to enter.

§When “F1 to F5 keys” = FKey, press Ctrl-F3to enter.

§When “Key Mode” = Scan Code, press Ctrl-Selectto enter.

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Contents Adds 3153 Ascii Display Terminal Page Contents Ascii Emulations Ansi Emulations IBM Emulation Tabs F10 Answerback F11 Program F12 Preface Adds 3153 Programmer’s Reference Manual This guideUSA and Canada calls 800-231 International calls NumberTo Disconnect How to Connect/Disconnect the TerminalSCO Trademarks and Service MarksFederal Communication Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emission NoticesCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Korean Government Ministry of Communication MOC Statement Safety Notices Xii Preface Compatibility FeaturesDisplay Desk AccessoriesCharacter Sets CommunicationsKeyboards Physical FeaturesIntroduction Features Key PC Keyboard US Ansi Keyboard Usage Notes Receive Flow Control CommunicationsTransmit Flow Control Host/Printer Port 1 RS-232-C or RS-422 Parallel Printer Port Host/Printer PortTerminal to Modem DCE or Host Terminal to Host DTE or Printer Bottom Status/Label Line Display Screen Display and PagesViewports Visual Effects of Screen and Page Lengths Introduction Physical Connections Know Your DevicesLinking Ports to Sessions Number of Sessions SelectionNo Printer Option Communications Setup SelectionsKnow Your Serial PortS Protocol Connection a Host DCEConnection C RS-232 with Modem Connection B Host DTEConnection D RS-232-C with Modem Connection E PrinterAdditional Setup Options Emulation Setup SelectionSave Parameters Establish CommunicationsHost/Printer Connection Guide Common SetupsSES1-EIA DTE SES2-AUX DCE PAR User Settings Adds VP Entry and Exit OverviewMovement Inside Menus Saving ParametersAction Fields Dual Session ModeKey Menu Parameters Available Setup MapANSI-ID Emulation=IBM Quick F1Enhanced On, Off General F2Auto Wrap On, Off Display F3 Width Change Clear On, Off Keyboard F4 Keys F5 Return Key Repeat On, Off Enter Key can be defined to be either a Send or Return Key Select the characters sent by the tic/tilde key See the Quick menu earlier in this chapter Ports F6Host F7 Print F8 Ascii Emulations Emulation F9Setup Save Labels Off, On IBM Emulation Ansi EmulationsSet Control Temporary, Permanent Tabs F10 Answerback F11 Keys = F1 Program F12When Program = Edit Key or Sh-Edit Key, the choices are Save Terminal Execute Prnt ScEdit Fields Glossary of Terms Session Parameters ResetDesk Accessory Menu Desk AccessoriesInhibiting Access Direct AccessExit Keystrokes Clock CalendarCalculator Page Ascii Chart Diagnostic Menu Local Keys AppendixLocal Keys Local Keys Local Keys Configurations-Single and Dual Session User’s Notes Page Technical Support

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