IBM manual Overview, Introduction, About This Guide, About TN5250 Terminal Emulation

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Overview

Introduction	The TN5250 Terminal Emulation User’s Guide , explains how to configure and
	use the TN5250 emulation on your terminal. This emulation is an option for
	terminals.

About This Guide	This guide is organized into three chapters and two appendixes:
	◆ Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” explains TN5250 terminal emulation
	connection definitions, connections, and emulator sessions.
	◆ Chapter 2, “The Menu System,” explains the TN5250 online menu system
	including keyboard mapping, and how to navigate through the menu
	system.
	◆ Chapter 3, “Terminal Keyboard,” compares TN5250 and terminal keys,
	and outlines the terminal’s keyboard features.
	◆ Appendix A, “Error Messages,” lists error messages and solutions to
	problems reported by those error messages.
	◆ Appendix B, “Troubleshooting Aids,” provides a short guide for
	preparation in troubleshooting your terminal.

About TN5250

Terminal

Emulation

TN5250 terminal emulation provides the protocol to connect a terminal to IBM midrange systems (AS/400 servers). Once connected, the user can access and use legacy applications such as database and word processing through a terminal.

Product Features	TN5250 terminal emulation includes these easy-to-use features:
	◆	Interactive keyboard mapping
	◆ TN5250-style screen attributes, including color and attribute settings
	◆	Multiple sessions
	◆	Telnet protocol
	◆	Color terminal support

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Contents TN5250 Terminal Emulation TN5250 Terminal Emulation User’s Guide Contents Error Messages Troubleshooting AidsContents Terminal KeyboardContents Iii List of TablesRestricted Rights Copyright NoticeTrademarks License Agreement Product Features OverviewIntroduction About This GuideGuide Format Conventions TN5250Connection Text FormatSequence Format Command and Key Sequence Format Conventions DescriptionOverview Vii Getting Started Downloading TN5250 Option FirmwareTN5250 Server Connection Definitions Preexisting Connection DefinitionsChapter New ConnectionTN5250 Command TN5250 Command OptionsGetting Started OptionsHost Name OCSGateway Port Number TN5250 Command Options DescriptionSessions User-Opened Emulator-OpenedSessions Session Enter a name for your session Port Number Specify 23 or other appropriate numberEnding a Session Use Main Menu TN5250Menu System Main MenuMain Menu Emulator-Opened Sessions Menu Control Keys Description Sessions MenuMenu System Sessions Menu Open Session Menu Sessions Menu Functions DescriptionOpen Session Menu Functions Field Description About TN5250 Menu About TN5250 MenuUtilities Menu Utilities MenuRemapping Local Parameter KeysScreen Attributes Menu Normal GreenKeyboard Mapping Menu Keyboard Mapping MenuKeyboard Mapping Functions Function DescriptionEdit Keys Menu Edit Keys MenuCancel Add Auto Key Entry MenuEdit Key Conflict Menu 11 Edit Key Conflict MenuHelp Menu 12 Main Menu TN5250 HelpTerminal Keyboard KeyboardKeys TN5250 KeyTN5250 Keys TN5250 Key FunctionTerminal Keyboard TN5250 Keys Function Terminal Keyboard Shift F12Back Space Forward Tab Text Assist Keys Text Assist Keys Alternate Terminal TN5250 Key Terminal KeysTypeAhead Buffering Locked KeyboardTable A-1 Telnet Errors Message Cause Resolution Error MessagesTelnet Errors Appendix a TN5250 Internal ErrorsTable A-2 TN5250 Internal Errors Message Cause Error Messages Status Line ErrorsStatus Line IM II TN5250-n HostTable A-4 Status Line Errors Description Appendix a0015 Check digit error 0009 This field requires numeric characters0010 Only characters 0-9 allowed 0011 Invalid key for sign position of field0019 Dup key not allowed in this field 0020 Function Ctrl key invalid in this field0021 Mandatory enter field, must enter data 0022 Status of field not knownTroubleshooting Aids Problem DescriptionNetwork InformationIndex Index-1Index-2 883554-02 Rev. a June