HP e3000 MPE/iX Systems B1940-90005 manual Dialog Boxes, Typing Text in a Field, Correcting Errors

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Getting Started

Dialog Boxes

Dialog Boxes

HP Easytime/XL uses dialog boxes to present information, or to prompt you for data needed to complete a task. Dialog boxes are windows that appear on the screen and overlay portion of the current display.

Dialog boxes usually contain one or more fields (areas that can be filled in or edited), or a list of choices from which a value can be selected.

Whenever an ellipsis (...) appears after a menu item, a dialog box (or another screen) follows.

When a dialog box appears, input information in any of the following ways:

•Type the information in a field.

•Select one or more items in a list.

•Choose from a set of available options.

Typing Text in a Field

1.Press Tab key to move from one data entry field to the next.

2.Type the requested information.

Correcting Errors

Use any of the following keys to correct typing errors:

To do this

Press these keys

Go to insert mode

Insert char key

Exit insert mode

Insert char key again

Delete a character

Delete char key

Delete one character to the

 

left of cursor

Backspace key

Delete all characters

Delete line key

Delete all characters to the

 

right of the cursor

Clear line key

Selecting Items

Only one item can be selected from a list that appears within a dialog box. Often, one item is highlighted (preselected).

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Contents Manufacturing Part Number B1940-90005 E0801 EditionRestricted Rights Legend Contents HP Easytime/XL Tasks Contents HP Easytime/XL Reference Contents Contents Figures Figures Tables Tables Preface Audience Online Help FacilityQuick Reference Card Introduction Starting a Localized Version HP Easytime/XL Language SettingsCustomizing HP Easytime/XL Enabling HP Easytime/XLDisabling HP Easytime/XL Starting a Localized Version of HP Easytime/XL Getting Started Logging On Log OnStarting HP Easytime/XL Exiting HP Easytime/XL MPE/iX Operating SystemMain Menu Log Off Using the Help Menu Use this topic To do access thisGetting Help Help Key Selecting a Help TopicMain Menu Opening a Screen from the Main MenuMain Menu Items Parts of a Screen ScreensScreen Parts Opening a Menu MenusClosing Menu Choosing a Menu ItemMenu Convention Definition Understanding Menu ConventionsIdentifying a List Box List BoxesScrolling in a List Box Selecting ItemsCancel All Selections Selecting a Range of ItemsSelecting All Items Dialog Boxes Correcting ErrorsTyping Text in a Field To do this Press these keysSelecting Options Canceling Dialog BoxMoving in a Dialog Box Closing Dialog BoxSystem Administrator Password System Administrator ModeOperating Modes User Mode Changing System Administrator PasswordBasic Skills Practice Basic SkillsReading a File Printing Copying a FileDeleting a File HP Easytime/XL Tasks Session Management Managing SessionsSession Management Delete Abort a SessionSending Messages to Users Limiting the Number of SessionsDisplaying Sessions Sorting Sessions Resetting ViewFiles Accessing File ManagementCopying Files Printing a FileStoring Files Copying One FileCopying Multiple Files Setting Store Options Stopping the Store ProcessVerifying Files Stored Restoring Files Stopping Restore ProcessSetting Restore Options Verify Files RestoredDeleting Files Moving Files Renaming FilesMoving a File to Another Group Moving Multiple FilesRemoving MPE/iX Security Provisions Reading File ContentsDisplaying Files Adding MPE/iX SecuritySorting Files 3illustrates the Print File Management screen Print FilesAccessing Print File Management Monitoring StatusStatus Means Put On Hold Deleting a Print FileTake Off Hold Rearranging Print FilesChanging the Number of Copies Reading Contents of Print FileInterrupt Stop Printing Changing PrintersLoading Forms Aligning FormDisplaying Print Files Sorting Print Files Printers Accessing Printer ManagementEnable Printer Setting Printer OutfenceDisable Printer Printer StatusSetting HP Easytime/XL Printer Jobs Job Status Accessing Job ManagementScheduling Jobs Starting a JobDeleting Abort a Job Resume a Suspended Job Suspend Interrupt a JobMove Job to Top of Queue Limiting the Number of JobsDisplaying Jobs Setting JobfenceSorting Jobs Backup Management BackupsScheduling Backups Designing a Backup ScheduleScheduled Backup Canceling a Scheduled BackupPerforming Backups Stopping the Backup Process Verifying Backup Information Setting Backup OptionsSetting Backup Device Console Messages Accessing Console ManagementPrinting Messages and Requests Replying to RequestsDisplaying Console Messages Starting Setup Program Setup ScreenCustomizing HP Easytime/XL Disabling Functions Defaults for Scheduled BackupsActions Menu Enabling Functions10 Console Defaults Defaults for Console MessagesSaving Setup Canceling a Startup ScreenExiting Setup Program Choosing a Startup ScreenSolving Problems Print File ProblemsPrinter Problems Message Terminal is not responding Session ProblemsSolving Problems HP Easytime/XL Reference Console Management Screen Requests and MessagesRequest Forms Aligned OK Y/N? device ldev n Responding to RequestsResponding to Messages Message is not Write ENABLED. device ldev nMessage Load Next Media for Restore ON. device ldev n Cursor Movement Keys KeysTo Scroll To Move in a Dialog BoxPress this key Does this Function KeysA list of values, Select selects Field Definitions Field Name Means this Session Management ScreenFile Management Print File Management Screen Print File ManagementForm has been loaded and requires Printer Management Screen Printer ManagementJob Management Screen Job ManagementBackup Management Screen Console Management HP Easytime/XL Options Printer OptionSet Printer Store Options Store OptionsRestore Options Restore Options12 Set Backup Device Backup Device OptionBackup Options Backup OptionsThis character Represents Wildcard CharactersWildcard Characters 108 Index 110 Set View, 42, 52, 59, 68

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