IBM WS525 Troubleshooting Table, Table A-1 Identifying and Correcting Problems, Accessibility aid

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

A.2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table

Use Table A–1 to identify and correct any problem areas.

Table A–1 Identifying and Correcting Problems

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

 

 

 

The printer will

Communication

From the Communication menu

not print.

port is not set

item, choose Port select and

 

correctly.

match the connections on the

 

 

terminal.

If you have a serial printer, its speed may be set incorrectly.

From the Printer menu item, choose Serial print speed and match the setting to the one in your printer manual.

Modifier keys

Accessibility aid

Check keyboard indicator line for

remain in effect

is enabled.

icon. This feature is enabled by

after released.

 

pressing any modifier key five

 

 

times. To disable, press and hold

 

 

a modifier key and then press

 

 

another key.

 

 

 

Screen is blank,

Power Management

Press any key on the keyboard.

but the LED is

feature is active.

The monitor may need time to

blinking.

 

warm up.

 

 

 

Colors move

Electromagnetic

Press degauss switch. If

on the screen.

interference is

color problems cannot be

Display may

coming from other

corrected, then electromagnetic

be distorted,

appliances.

interference exists. Move any

flickering, or

 

electromechanical device away

rolling.

 

from the terminal, or move the

 

 

terminal.

 

 

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A–2Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Contents Asynchronous Color Terminals WS525 User Guide Publication Issued by Contents Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingDefining Keys TablesEnvironment PrefaceOverview Before You StartImportant Information Proper Setup and UseConventions ConventionMeaningChair Recommendations for Proper Setup and UseAdjust So that your KeyboardCont Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use AdjustInstallation and Set-Up If desired, install the system box in its standConnect the cables to the system box InstallationConnect the cables to the monitor Keyboards ANSI-Style Keyboard LayoutEntering/Exiting Set-Up Set-UpOverview On a Press Refer toMoving within a Set-Up Menu Menu IndicatesSelect the Set-Up language Default ConfigurationCommunications Port Set-Up Screen Using Color If you want to From the Color submenu in Set-Up ChooseRestore Select menu item Save your settingsRestore previously saved settings From the Color submenu in Set-Up, chooseMultiple Sessions At the Local prompt, enter the following command Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMPUsing SSU Host Software Opening Another SessionTips for Using Multiple Sessions Page Desktop Features Invoking Desktop FeaturesKey Function Clock featureFormat Calculator feature KeyFunctionShow Character Sets feature Banner messageAnsi Keyboard PC Keyboard Press Keyboard SummaryCopy and paste Accessibility aid Review previous linesDefine Key Editor Defining KeysMoving Standard Functions Creating a New Function Function Keys Creating a Key Sequence Define Key Editor, Select Function4Defining Keys Cleaning your Video Terminal Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution Troubleshooting TableTable A-1 Identifying and Correcting Problems Accessibility aidInstalling and Removing the ROM Cartridge Installing the ROM CartridgeTable A-1 Cont. Identifying and Correcting Problems IntroductionMaintenance and Troubleshooting Installing the ROM Cartridge Specifications System UnitKeyboard Operating TemperatureMonitor Requirements Electrical RequirementsOrder Number Country Amp Length Power CordsCommunication/Printer Ports EIAFigure B-1 Comm1-Serial Communication/Printer Ports Table B-1 Standards Conformance and Approvals Standards ConformanceType Standard Subject Table B-1 Cont. Standards Conformance and Approvals A. Dhhs FDADisposing of your Terminal