NCR 2900/260 LF User manual

2900/260 LF
2900/260 LFC
Monochrome and Color Terminals
User’s Guide
598-0011412

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This guide...
is a user’s manual and contains all of the information necessary to install, setup, and use the 4000/260 LF
product.
More detailed information on programming using control codes and escape sequences, default strings and
character sets, international language support, etc. can be obtained by calling the Boundless Technologies Hotline at:
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Request the following:
260xx Programmer’s Reference Guide
Part Number: 598-0005035
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This manual is offered to our customers at no additional charge. When calling to order, please have your
terminal’s serial number available.

Contents i
Contents
Preface iii
How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal .............................iv
Notices.................................................................................iv
Trademarks and Service Marks ............................................. v
Electronic Emission Notices .................................................. v
Safety Notices ......................................................................vi
Introduction 7
Features............................................................................... 2
Vertical Mount: ...........................................................................3
Under-Desk Mount: .....................................................................3
Wall Mount:.................................................................................4
Physical Features ................................................................. 5
Keyboards ............................................................................ 6
Display Fields ....................................................................... 7
Usage Notes ......................................................................... 8
Communications................................................................... 9
Receive Flow Control..................................................................9
Transmit Flow Control ...............................................................9
Host/Printer Port 1 (DB25) ........................................................9
Host/Printer Port 1 (RJ45).......................................................10
Video Port (DB15) .....................................................................10
Keyboard Ports (Mini-din or RJ11)...........................................10
Host/Printer Port 2 ..................................................................11
Parallel Printer Port.................................................................. 11
Terminal To Modem (or DCE Host) ..........................................12
Screen Display And Pages................................................... 13
Bottom Status/Label Line Display ...........................................13
Visual Effects Of Screen And Page Lengths .............................14
Installation 15
Step 1 - Physical Connections ............................................. 15
Step 2 - Number Of Sessions............................................... 15
Step 3 - Link Ports To Sessions ........................................... 15
Step 4 - No Printer Option................................................... 16
Step 5 - Determine Your Serial Port(s) Protocol.................. 16
Step 6 - Alternate Input Data Setup Selection..................... 16
Step 7 - Host/Printer Setup Selection ................................. 16
Step 8 - Modem Control Setup Selection ............................. 16
Step 9 - Communications Protocol Settings......................... 16
Connection A - DTE Host On EIA .............................................16
Connection B - DTE Host On Aux.............................................17
Connection C - DCE Host/Modem On EIA ...............................17
Connection D - DCE Host/Modem On Aux...............................17
Connection E - Serial Printer On EIA.......................................17
Connection F - Serial Printer On Aux ......................................17
Connections G & H - Serial Or Parallel Printer On Parallel .....17
Step 10 - Emulation Setup Selection ................................... 17
Step 11 - Additional Setup Options ..................................... 17
Step 12 - Save Parameters.................................................. 18
Step 13 - Establish Communications ................................... 18
Host/Printer Connection Guide ........................................... 19
Common Setups.................................................................. 21
User Settings...................................................................... 22
Setup 23
Overview............................................................................ 23

Contents ii
Entry And Exit..................................................................... 23
Printing .............................................................................. 23
Saving Parameters ............................................................. 23
Movement Inside Menus..................................................... 24
Action Fields....................................................................... 24
Dual Session Mode.............................................................. 24
Setup Map .......................................................................... 25
Quick: F1............................................................................ 27
General: F2......................................................................... 28
Display: F3 ......................................................................... 29
Keyboard: F4 ...................................................................... 30
Keys: F5 ............................................................................. 31
Ports: F6............................................................................. 33
Host: F7.............................................................................. 33
Print: F8 ............................................................................. 34
Emulation: F9 ..................................................................... 34
ASCII Emulations......................................................................34
ANSI Emulations.......................................................................35
Tabs: F10............................................................................ 36
Answerback: F11 ................................................................ 36
Program: F12...................................................................... 37
Execute: Prt Sc ................................................................... 38
Edit Fields........................................................................... 38
Glossary of Terms............................................................... 39
Page Reset................................................................................. 39
Terminal Parameters ................................................................39
Session Parameters...................................................................39
Desk Accessories 40
Desk Accessory Menu ...............................................................40
Direct Entry ..............................................................................40
Exiting A Desk Accessory .........................................................41
Inhibiting Access ......................................................................41
Calendar............................................................................. 41
Clock .................................................................................. 42
Calculator........................................................................... 43
ASCII Chart ........................................................................ 44
Diagnostic Menu................................................................. 44
Color Utility ........................................................................ 45
Compose 46
ANSI-Multinational Compose Sequences............................. 46
ANSI-ISO Latin-1 Compose Sequences ............................... 48
Local Key 49
Page Configurations - Single Host Mode.............................. 51
Page Configurations - Dual Host Mode ................................ 51
Note To Installer 52
Technical Support 52

How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal iii
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.
Boundless Technologies 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- Boundless
Technologies 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.

How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal iv
How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal
To Connect: To Disconnect:
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.
Notices
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operates. Any reference to an Boundless Technologies product, program, or service is not intended to state or
imply that only Boundless Technologies product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent
product, program, or service that does not infringe any of Boundless Technologies’ intellectual property rights
may be used instead of Boundless Technologies product, program, or service. Evaluation and verification of
operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by Boundless Technologies, are
the user’s responsibility.
This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
This publication may refer to products that are announced but are not currently available in your country.
Boundless Technologies makes no commitment to make available any unannounced products referred to herein.
The final decision to announce any product is based on Boundless Technologies’ business and technical
judgment.
The drawings and specifications contained herein shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written
permission of Boundless Technologies.

Trademarks and Service Marks v
Trademarks and Service Marks
The following terms are trademarks of these companies:
ADDS Viewpoint Boundless Technologies, Inc.
Centronics Centronics Data Computer Corporation
CSA Canadian Standards Association
DEC VT320/220/100 Digital Equipment Corporation
IBM International Business Machines Corporation
MENTOR Boundless Technologies, Inc.
SCO Santa Cruz Operations, Inc.
TVI 925 TeleVideo Systems, Inc.
UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
WYSE Wyse Technology Inc.
WYSE 50/50+/60/120/150 Wyse Technology Inc.
Electronic Emission Notices
Federal Communication Commission (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.
Boundless Technologies 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.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
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.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du 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.
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (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.
Korean Government Ministry of Communication (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.

TSafety Notices vi
Safety Notices
Danger Notices
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.
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.
Caution Notice
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.
Warning Notice
A warning notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.

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chapter
1
Introduction
This guide contains information on all areas of the 260lf product. However, not all 260lf terminals are equipped
with all the features in this publication (i.e. the descriptions of color features do not apply to the monochrome
product).
The terminal you have purchased features a small footprint logic controller and a VGA monitor, while providing
support for both ASCII and ANSI terminals, PC-Term and SCO™ Console and AT386. PC 101/102-key keyboard
is available for use with the terminal, as well as Compact PC 101-key keyboard.
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” screen or full screen display.
Clock, calendar, calculator, ASCII chart, and diagnostic desk accessories are provided.
For the 260lfc, Color Desk Accessory is available.
The highlighted text shown above is used to identify features that are only available in 260lfc unit.
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 all the options critical to the operation of the terminal. Travel
between menus is facilitated by function keys that are listed at the top of every menu.