Section 4, User Interface Guide ATLAS 550 System Manual
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Getting Help
The bottom line of the terminal menu window contains context-sensitive help information. When the
cursor is positioned over a set of configuration items, a help message displays (when available) providing a
description of the item. When more detailed help is available for a particular item, ^A displays at the
bottom of the window. At this point, pressing <CTRL+A> displays a pop-up help screen with information
about the item.
Press <CTRL+Z> to activate a help screen that displays the available keystrokes you can use to navigate
the terminal menu.
2. TERMINAL MENU AND SYSTEM CONTROLSelecting the Appropriate Menu
The terminal menu is the access point to all other operations. Each terminal menu item has several
functions and submenus that identify and provide access to specific operations and parameters. Use the
chart below to help select the appropriate terminal menu.
Increment the value of certain types of fields by one when you paste information
into those fields.
>
Decrement the value of certain types of fields by one when you paste information
into those fields.
<
Insert a new list item.
For example, add a new item to the DEDICATED MAP connection list by pressing <I>
while the cursor is over the index number.
I
Delete a list item.
For example, delete an item from the DEDICATED MAP connection list by pressing
<D> while the index number is active.
D
To do this... Go to this menu...
Review and monitor general system information for the ATLAS 550 SYSTEM INFO
Review and monitor system status for the ATLAS 550 SYSTEM STAT US
Set up the operational configuration for the ATLAS 550 SYSTEM CONFIG
Update settings, transfer files, perform system diagnostics, and reboot
the ATLAS 550
SYSTEM UTILITY
Review and configure settings for each installed module, including the
ATLAS 550 built-in network ports
MODULES
To do this... Press this key...