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3290T
Information Panel Installation and
Problem Determination Guide
GA23·0303·0

First Edition (May 1986)
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Preface
This manual contains information to help you install or set up your IBM
3290 T Information Panel and determine whether a problem exists within
the 3290 T or elsewhere. It has two sections. Section 1 provides
information on how to install the 3290 T. Section 2 is a problem
determination guide.
How to Use This Manual
• To set up your 3290 T, go to Section 1 for instructions.
• If your 3290 T is not operating properly, go to "Section 2 Problem
Determination. "
•
Save this manual for future reference.
Preface 111

Contents
Figures
Section 1: Installing Your 3290 T 1
Checklist 2
Step 1 Setting the Power Off 3
Step 2 Rotating the Display Unit 4
Step 3 Keyboard Cable 4
Step 4 Signal Cable 5
Step 5 Rotating the Display Unit to Its Original Position 5
Step 6 Adjusting the Keyboard 6
Step 7 Installing and Operating the Security Key 7
Step 8 Plugging the Line Cord 8
Step 9 Setting the Power On 8
Step 10 Checking the Indicators 9
Section 2: Problem Determination 10
Problem Determination Procedures 11
Problems That Occur During the Power-On Sequence 12
Problems That Occur While Using the 3290 T 14
Problem Analysis Procedures 17
Blank Screen Problem 18
Keyboard Problem 19
Audible Alarm Problem 19
1. Problems That Occur During the Power-On Sequence 12
2. Problems That Occur While Using the 3290 T 14
Contents V

Section 1: Installing Your 3290 T
Follow the provided instructions to set up your 3290 T. Do the steps in
sequence, starting with the checklist. Each step contains a check box D
and the action that you must perform. Put a (0 in the box as you finish
each action or step. This will indicate your last completed action or step in
case of interruption during set-up. There are ten steps.
Warning: Use caution when moving the display unit. Be
careful not to locate fingers between the stand and the unit.
Improper handling of the unit may cause you to pinch your
fingers.
Section 1: Installing. Your 3290 T 1

Checklist
Look over the items you have received in connection with the 3290 T and check them off in the
appropriate boxes below.
o Keyboard with Keypad
o Logic/Display Unit
o Security
Keylock
Keys
o Signal Cable
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o Step 1 Setting the Power Off
Set the power switch off. Push it down to (0).
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o Step 2 Rotating the Display Unit
Rotate the display unit toward you until it is upside down.
Steps 3 and 4 Plugging the Cables
CAUTION
DO NOT connect or disconnect any cables during an electrical storm.
OStep 3 Keyboard Cable
Route the keyboard cable under the display unit. Use a screwdriver or screwdriver type device to
firmly attach the fastening screws on both sides of the keyboard cable connector to the socket in the
upper right hand corner of the panel.
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o Step 4 Signal Cable
Connect one end of the signal cable to the connector on the display unit and twist firmly.
Connect the other end to an outlet within the wall
that has a Triax Adapter. This adapter should have
three prongs instead of two.
Triax Adapter
3 Prongs
Steps 3 and 4 Completed
o Step 5 Rotating the Display Unit to Its Original Position
Rotate the display unit to its original position.
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DStep 6 Adjusting the Keyboard
1. To release the keyboard legs, press the button on each side of the keyboard.
2. Adjust the height by selecting the short or long legs.
3. Set the short legs by pushing the long legs on the bottom back into the keyboard.
Long Leg
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