IBM InfoWindow II 3153 User manual

User’sGuide
InfoWindowII3153
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Second Edition (August 1995)
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Contents
Preface vii
Statement of Limited Warranty..........................vii
Electronic Emission Notices............................xii
Trademarks and Service Marks........................xiii
Notices............................................xiv
Safety Notices.......................................xv
Chapter1: Introduction 1
Features............................................2
Compatibility.....................................2
Display..........................................2
Character Sets....................................2
Communications..................................3
Keyboard.........................................3
Desk Accessories..................................3
Physical Features....................................4
Keyboards..........................................5
Usage Notes.........................................6
Communications.....................................7
Receive Flow Control...............................7
Transmit Flow Control..............................8
Host/Printer Port 1 (RS-232-C or RS-422)..............9
Host/Printer Port 2................................10
Parallel Printer Port...............................10
Terminal to Modem (DCE) or Host....................12
Terminal to Host (DTE) or Printer....................12
Screen Display and Pages.............................13
Bottom Status/Label Line Display....................13
Viewports.......................................13
Visual Effects of Screen and Page Lengths.............14

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Chapter2: Installation 16
STEP 1 – Know Your Devices...........................16
STEP 2 – Physical Connections.........................16
STEP 3 – Number of Sessions Selection..................17
STEP 4 – Linking Ports to Sessions......................17
STEP 5 – No Printer Option............................18
STEP 6 – Know Your Serial Port(S) Protocol...............18
STEP 7 – Communications Setup Selections..............18
Connection A: Host DCE...........................19
Connection B: Host DTE...........................19
Connection C: RS-232 with Modem...................19
Connection D: RS-232-C with Modem.................19
Connection E: Printer..............................19
Connection F: RS-232-C Printer.....................20
Connections G and H: Parallel Printer.................20
STEP 8 – Emulation Setup Selection.....................20
STEP 9 – Additional Setup Options......................21
STEP 10 – Save Parameters............................21
STEP 11 – Establish Communications...................21
Common Setups.....................................22
Host/Printer Connection Guide.........................23
User Settings.......................................24

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Chapter3: Setup 25
Overview .......................................... 25
Entry and Exit ................................... 26
Saving Parameters ................................ 26
Movement Inside Menus ........................... 26
Action Fields ..................................... 27
Dual Session Mode................................ 27
Setup Map ......................................... 28
QUICK: F1 ......................................... 30
GENERAL: F2 ...................................... 32
DISPLAY: F3 ....................................... 34
KEYBOARD: F4 ..................................... 36
KEYS: F5 .......................................... 38
PORTS: F6 ......................................... 40
HOST: F7.......................................... 42
PRINT: F8.......................................... 44
EMULATION: F9 .................................... 45
ASCII Emulations................................. 45
ANSI Emulations ................................. 47
TABS: F10 ......................................... 49
ANSWERBACK: F11 ................................. 50
PROGRAM: F12..................................... 51
EXECUTE: Prnt Sc .................................. 53
Edit Fields ......................................... 54
Glossary of Terms ................................... 55
Terminal Parameters .............................. 55
Session Parameters ............................... 56
Page Reset....................................... 56

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Chapter4: DeskAccessories 57
Overview...........................................57
Desk Accessory Menu..............................57
Exit Keystrokes...................................58
Inhibiting Access..................................58
Calendar...........................................58
Clock..............................................59
Calculator..........................................60
ASCII Chart........................................61
Diagnostic Menu....................................62
AppendixA 63
Local Keys..........................................63
Page Configurations—Single and Dual Session............66

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Preface
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU
Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the
product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
This product had been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class
B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European
Standards EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for
typical environments to provide reasonable protection against interference
with licensed communication devices.
StatementofLimitedWarranty
The warranties provided by IBM in this statement of Limited Warranty apply
only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale,
from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM
machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or
any combination of them. Machines are subject to these terms only if
purchased in the United States, or Puerto Rico, or Canada, and located in
the country of purchase. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your
reseller.
Machine: IBM InfoWindow II 3151
WarrantyPeriod*: Three Years
*Elements and accessories are warranted for three
months. Contact your place of purchase for warranty
service information.
ProductStatus
Each machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable
used parts (which perform like new parts). In some cases, the machine may
not be new and may have been previously installed. Regardless of the
Machine’s production status, IBM’s warranty terms apply.

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IBMWarranty
IBM warrants that each machine 1) is free from defects in materials and
worksmanship and 2) conforms to IBM’s Official Published Specifications.
IBM calculates the expiration of the warranty period from the machine’s
date of installation. The date on your receipt is the date of installation,
unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.
During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller will provide warranty
service under the type of service designated for the machine and will
manage and install engineering changes that apply to the machine. IBM or
your reseller will specify the type of service.
For a feature, conversion, or upgrade, IBM or your reseller may require that
the machine on which it is installed be 1) the designated, serial-numbered
machine and 2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the features,
conversion or upgrade. Some of these transactions (called “Net-Priced”
transactions) may include additional parts and associated replacement
parts that are provided on an exchange basis. All removed parts become
the property of IBM and must be returned to IBM.
Replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they
replace.
If a machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period,
IBM or your reseller will repair or replace it (with a machine that is at least
functionally equivalent) without charge. If IBM or your reseller is unable to
do so, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be
refunded.
If you transfer a machine to another user, warranty service is available to
that user for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give your
proof of purhcase and this statement to that user.
WarrantyService
To obtain warranty service for the machine, you should contact your reseller
or call IBM. In the United States, call IBM at
1-900-IBM-SERV(426-7378) In Canada, call IBM at 1-800-465-6666. You may be
required to present proof of purchase.
Depending on the machine, the service may be 1) a “Repair” service at your
location (called “On-site”) or at one of IBM’s or a reseller’s service locations
(called “Carry-in”) or 2) an “Exchange” service, either On-site or Carry-in.
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine or part, the item
IBM or your reseller replace becomes its property and the replacement
becomes yours. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good
working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced.
It is your responsibility to:

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1. Obtain authorization from the owner (for example, your lessor) to have
IBM or your reseller service a machine that you do not own;
2. Where applicable, before service is provided ---
a. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service
request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide,
b. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a machine,
c. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a machines location, and
d. for a machine with exchange service, remove all features, parts,
options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service.
Also, the machine must be free of any legal obligations or
restrictions that prevent its exchange; and
3. Be responsible for lose of, or damage to, a machine in transit when you
are responsible for the transportation charges.
ExtentofWarranty
IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of machine.
Misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating
environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product
for which IBM is not responsible may void the warranties.

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THESE WARRANTIES REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HOWEVER, SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF
IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES
APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.
In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
LimitationofLiability
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM’s part
(including fundamental breach) or other liability (including negligence and
misrepresentation), you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each
such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim
damages, IBM is liable only for:
1. bodily injury (including death), and damage to real property and
tangible personal property; and
2. the amount of any other actual loss or damage, up to the greater of
$100,000 or the charge for the machine that is the subject of the claim.
Under no circumstances is IBM liable for any of the following:
1. third-party claims against you for losses or damages (other than those
under the first item listed above);
2. loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or
3. economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or
incidental damages, even if IBM is informed of their possibility.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation or incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

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ToConnect: ToDisconnect:
First, turn everything OFF. First, turn everything OFF.
Attach all cables to devices. Remove power cord from outlet.
Attach signal cables to
receptacles. Remove signal cables from receptacles.
Attach power cord to outlet. Remove all cables from devices.
Turn device ON. You may now take it with you.
Note: In the UK, by law, the
telephone cable must be
connected after the power cord.
Note: In the UK, by law, the power
cord must be disconnected after the
telephone line cable.

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ElectronicEmissionNotices
FederalComunicationCommission(FCC)Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in
order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 or the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CanadianDepartmentofCommunicationsComplianceStatement
This equipment does not exceed Class A limits per radio noise emissions for
digital apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
AvisdeConformitéauxNormesduMinistèredesCommunicationsdu
Canada
Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe A d'émission de bruits
radioélectriques pour les appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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JapaneseVoluntaryControlCouncilforInterference(VCCI)Statement
This equipment is Class 1 Equipment (information equipment to be used in
commercial and industrial districts) which is in conformance with the standard
set by Voluntary Control for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and
Electronic Office Machines (VCCI) with an aim to prevent radio interference in
commercial and industrial districts.
This equipment could cause interference to radio and television receivers when
used in and around residential districts.
Please handle the equipment properly according to the instruction manual.
KoreanGovernmentMinistryofCommunication(MOC)Statement
Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard
to electromagnetic interference. If you find this is not suitable for your use, you
may exchange it for a non-business purpose one.
TrademarksandServiceMarks
The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are
trademarks or service marks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other
countries:
IBM
InfoWindow
Centronics
The following terms, denoted by ™in this publication, are trademarks of other
companies:
CSA Canadian Standards Association
ADDS Viewpoint Applied Digital Data Systems
SCO Santa Cruz Operations
DEC VT-32/220/100 Digital Equipment Corporation
WYSE 50/60/120/150 Wyse Technology
TVI 925 TeleVideo Systems, Inc.
UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

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Notices
References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not
imply that IBM intends to make these available to all countries in which
IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not
intended to state or imply that only IBM’s product, program, or service may
be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does
not infringe any of IBM’s intellectual property rights may be used instead of
IBM product, program, or service. Evaluation and verification of operation
in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by
IBM, are the user’s responsibility.
IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject
matter in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you
any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to
the IBM Director of Licensing Relations, IBM Corporation, 208 Harbor Drive,
Stamford, Connecticut 06904-2501, U.S.A.
This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors.
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available any unannounced products referred to herein. The final decision
to announce any product is based on IBM’s business and technical
judgment.
The drawings and specifications contained herein shall not be reproduced
in whole or in part without the written permission of IBM.

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SafetyNotices
DangerNotices
A danger notice indicates a hazard that could possibly cause death or
serious personal injury.
The following danger notices are used throughout this manual:
DANGER: To prevent a possible electrical shock when installing
the device, ensure that the power cord for that device is
unplugged before installing signal cables.
DANGER: To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding the
device to a system, disconnect all power cords, if possible,
from the existing system before connecting the signal cable to
that device.
DANGER: To prevent a possible electrical shock during an
electrical storm, do not connect or disconnect cables or station
protectors for communication lines, display stations, printers,
or telephones.
DANGER: To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching
two surfaces with different electrical grounds, use one hand,
when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables.
DANGER: To avoid a shock hazard:
§The power cord must be connected to a properly wired
and earthed receptacle.
§Any equipment to which this product will be attached
must also be connected to properly wired receptacles.

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DANGER: Electrical current from power, telephone, and
communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard,
connect and disconnect cables as shown on the following page
when installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product
or attached devices.
DANGER: The device’s switch is not the main disconnect. The
device’s main power disconnect is the detachable line cord.
CautionNotices
A caution notice indicates a hazard that could possible cause minor
personal injury.
CAUTION: This product contains a lithium battery. Do not
attempt to exchange or charge the battery. Discard the
product as instructed by local regulations for limited lithium
batteries. Do not burn.
WarningNotice
A warning notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device,
system, or data.
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Chapter
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Introduction This terminal can emulate a
number of ASCII and ANSI
terminals, including IBM 3151,
PC-Term and SCO™ Console. The
keyboards supported by the
terminal are the EPC 101-key and
EPC 102-key.The dual host
capability of the terminal allows
you to run two different
applications simultaneously. A
Setup option is available to view
each “session” on the screen in a
split or full screen display.
Clock, calendar, calculator, ASCII chart, and diagnostic desk accessories
are provided. Another feature is the selectable overscan border which can
provide bezel-to-bezel video.
This terminal also features an easy-to-use Setup menu that is configuration
dependent; this means that only the options that are valid for a given
emulation or hardware configuration are presented.
Setup also has a “Quick” menu that summarizes the options most critical
to the operation of the terminal. Travel between menus is facilitated by
function keys that are listed at the top every menu
Split screen is not available if one of the sessions is selected as
IBM 3151 emulation.

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Features
Compatibility
§IBM™3151
§ADDS-Viewpoint™
§Wyse™ 60, Wyse 50/50+
§DEC™ VT-320, VT-220, VT-100
§PC Terminal
§SCO™-Console, AT386
§TVI™-925
Display
§Dual session available in full or split screens
§100 Hz refresh rate (flicker-free)
§Selectable overscan borders
§Selectable screen saver
§26, 30, 44 or 52 row display with top and bottom status lines
§80 or 132 column display
§Double high/double wide display
§Up to 10 pages of memory
§Tilt and swivel base, small footprint
CharacterSets
§Numerous standard, graphic, and supplemental character sets
§Support for different keyboard languages: US (English), UK (English), Danish,
Brazilian, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish,
Swedish, Dutch, Belgian-Flemish, French-Canadian, Italian, Latin American,
Swiss-French, Swiss-German, Turkish, Greek, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak,
Polish, Rumanian, Slovenian, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian Latin, Russian,
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Communications
§Serial RS-232-C host/printer port 1 operating from 110 to 134,400 baud
§Optional RS-422 host port 1 (EIA only)
§Serial RS-232-C host/printer port 2 operating from 110 to 38,400 baud
§Parallel IBM™/Centronics™ compatible printer port
Keyboard
§EPC 101/102-key keyboard for use in the US and Internationally
§Up to 64 programmable function keys and 32 programmable edit keys
DeskAccessories
§Calculator capable of transmitting results
§Monthly Calendar
§Clock with alarm settings
§ASCII and Diagnostic charts

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PhysicalFeatures
1. KeyboardConnector – Push in the keyboard connector here.
2. TiltandSwivelBase – Use the tilt and swivel arrangement to adjust the viewing
angle. Grasp the lower corners of the terminal and push up or down, or twist
left or right.
3. PowerSwitch – “0” is off; “1” is on.
Leave the terminal’s power switch in the off position “0” until
power, keyboard, and communication connections are made.
4. ContrastDial – Adjust the contrast between characters of different intensities by
rotating the dial.
5. BrightnessDial – Adjust the overall screen brightness by rotating the dial.
6. PowerConnection – Plug the female end of the power cord into this connector and
the male end of the cord into a properly grounded receptacle.
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) recommends that the
power outlet be near the terminal and easily accessible at all
times.
7. ParallelPrinterPort – Connect the cable from the IBM* or Centronics* compatible
parallel printer to this port. See the “Installation” chapter for options.
8. Host/PrinterPort2 – Connect the cable from a second host (dual-host mode) or
serial printer here. See the “Installation” chapter for options.
9. Host/PrinterPort1 – Connect the cable from the first host or serial printer here. See
the “Installation” chapter for options.
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