Preface, Overview, Environment, Before You Start | IBM WS525

Preface

Overview

This guide is for users who want to install and conﬁgure the WS525 video terminal. This guide describes how to connect cables and enter the Set-Up menu to make changes, as needed. This guide also has reference tables for troubleshooting, speciﬁcations, and compose sequences.

For more detailed information on programming the terminal, refer to the VT520/VT525 Video Terminal Programmer Information.

Environment

Note

This product has been designed and manufactured to minimize the impact to the environment. The packaging is recyclable and the terminal can be returned for proper disposal. The terminal also has power management features that exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star requirements for saving energy.

Before You Start

A small ﬂat-blade screwdriver may be needed to install the communication or the printer cables.

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IBM WS525 manual Preface, Overview, Environment, Before You Start

Contents

Asynchronous Color Terminals WS525 User Guide Publication Issued by Contents Deﬁning Keys Maintenance and TroubleshootingSpeciﬁcations Tables Overview PrefaceEnvironment Before You Start Conventions Proper Setup and UseImportant Information ConventionMeaning Adjust So that your Recommendations for Proper Setup and UseChair Keyboard Adjust Cont Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use If desired, install the system box in its stand Installation and Set-Up Connect the cables to the monitor InstallationConnect the cables to the system box ANSI-Style Keyboard Layout Keyboards Overview Set-UpEntering/Exiting Set-Up On a Press Refer to Menu Indicates Moving within a Set-Up Menu Select the Set-Up language Conﬁguration Default Communications Port Set-Up Screen If you want to From the Color submenu in Set-Up Choose Using Color Restore previously saved settings Save your settingsRestore Select menu item From the Color submenu in Set-Up, choose Multiple Sessions Using SSU Host Software Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMPAt the Local prompt, enter the following command Opening Another Session Tips for Using Multiple Sessions Page Invoking Desktop Features Desktop Features Format Clock featureKey Function KeyFunction Calculator feature Banner message Show Character Sets feature Copy and paste Keyboard SummaryAnsi Keyboard PC Keyboard Press Review previous lines Accessibility aid Moving Standard Functions Deﬁning KeysDeﬁne Key Editor Function Keys Creating a New Function Deﬁne Key Editor, Select Function Creating a Key Sequence 4Deﬁning Keys Troubleshooting Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning your Video Terminal Table A-1 Identifying and Correcting Problems Troubleshooting TableSymptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution Accessibility aid Table A-1 Cont. Identifying and Correcting Problems Installing the ROM CartridgeInstalling and Removing the ROM Cartridge Introduction Maintenance and Troubleshooting Installing the ROM Cartridge System Unit Speciﬁcations Monitor Requirements Operating TemperatureKeyboard Electrical Requirements Communication/Printer Ports Power CordsOrder Number Country Amp Length EIA Figure B-1 Comm1-Serial Communication/Printer Ports Type Standard Subject Standards ConformanceTable B-1 Standards Conformance and Approvals A. Dhhs FDA Table B-1 Cont. Standards Conformance and Approvals Disposing of your Terminal