ND ND-100 COMPACT Manual

Preface
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Preface
THE PRODUCT The ND-100 Compact Computer System is a physically
compact computer based on the design and technology
of the ND-100 and
is intended for office use. It is
small, quiet and easy to operate. It has a floppy
disk station and usually also a cartridge tape
(streamer).
A valuable service available for this
machine
is Telefix, which makes it possible to
analyse and correct faults in customers' computers
directly from Norsk Data's Service Center via the
telephone network.
The following Compact models are available:
ND-100 Compact Model
11 ND-3291
ND-100 Compact Model 12 ND-3292
ND-100 Compact Model 13 ND-3293
ND-100 Compact Model 14 ND-3294
THE READER
This manual is written primarily for those who are
responsible for the operation of the computer.
PREREQUISITE
No previous computer knowledge is necessary to
KNOWLEDGE understand this manual.
THE MANUAL
This manual is intended as a practical guide for
people who operate the computer. The first three
chapters are for the user, and the
rest is for the
system supervisor. The following operator
procedures are described
:
a
Starting and stopping the ND-100 Compact
Computer
a How to go on when the computer is started

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a Handling floppy diskettes
a Taking backup to a floppy diskette and reading
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a Handling simple errors I
a Taking backup to a streamer tape and reading back
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from the tape
a Preventive maintenance of the streamer
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RELATED MANUALS ND-60.125 SINTRAN I11 Introduction Manual 1
ND-60.128 SINTRAN I11 Reference Manual I
ND-30.003.6 EN SINTRAN I11 System Supervisor I
ND-99.030.1 EN How to use the Operator Panel
ND-323163 (Reference card)
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ND-60.250.1 EN Backup User Guide
CHANGES FROM This manual has been revised to include the
PREVIOUS VERSIONS following new features
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The new ND-100 Compact operator's panel
a The streamer cartridge
How to use Telefix

I Typical configuration
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I CHA >TER 1 Typical configuration
The ND-100 Compact Computer cabinet contains all
the necessary equipment (with the exception of
terminals
and printers) for a fully operational
computer system.
NOTE
Some of the words used tn this manual are
explained in appendix
B.
Terminals
Printer
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CHAPTER 2 How to start and stop the
ND-100 COMPACT computer
2.1 Starting the ND-100COMPACTcom
When the power switch is turned on for the ND-100
Compact computer, the panel looks like this:
STOP START
b
LOCKED
ON @ OFF
To start the computer you must:
1. Turn the key-switch to the ON position
2. Push the START button
After
a few seconds, the computer is running and
the panel looks like this:
RUNNING
LOCKED
If you turn the key-switch the LOCKED position, the
panel
is locked. Only RUNNING is lit.

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If the key switch is in the LOCKED position when
the power
is turned on, the startup procedure is
carried out automatically. Only RUNNING is lit.
NOTE
For more detailed information on using the
operator panel, see the reference card
"HOW
TO USE OPERATOR PANEL ND 323163",
ND-99,030.01 EN
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2.2 What to do after the computer is started
To continue, you must get in touch with the SINTRAN
I11 operating system. This system makes it possible
for you to communicate with the computer via the
terminal.
NOTE
Everything to be written by you is shown
underlined in this manual. Example:
ENTER USER-NAME
T T
Written by Written by you
the computer
You get in touch with the operating system as
follows
:

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Press the key marked
The word ENTER appears on the screen. Type in your
user name followed by return. (If you do not know
your user name, ask the system supervisor.)
The word PASSWORD appears on the screen If you
do not have a password, just press the return key.
By using a password you
can prevent other users
from logging in falsely under your user name. When
you type in your password
it will not be visible on
the screen. (How to create a password
is described
in the manual: ND-60.128 SINTRAN
I11 Reference
Manual.
)
If your computer uses an accounting system, the
words PROJECT PASSWORD appears. If you do not
have
a project password, simply press the return
key.
PROJECT PASSWORD
:
YOUR-PRO JECT-PASSWORD 2
The screen responds 'OKt. On the next line @ (the
SINTRAN SIGN) appears. This indicates that the
operating system SINTRAN
is waiting for your
instructions. Detailed information about SINTRAN
I11 is given in the SINTRAN I11 Introduction Manual
ND-60.125.

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I 2.3 Stopping the ND-100 COMPACTcomputer
The ND-100 Compact Computer has a battery which
keeps the system alive for approximately 12 minutes
in the event of power failure.
CAUTION
If there is a main power switch for the entire
office and this is turned off, the computer
battery will be discharged. It is therefore
recommended that the
ND-100 Compact has its
own power circuit.
Do not turn the
ND-100 Compact computer OFF !
When the computer is running, the operator panel
looks like this:
RUNNING
LOCKED
OFF
Normally, it is unnecessary to stop the computer.
However, if you must stop the computer, follow this
procedure:
1. Turn the key-switch to the ON position

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2. Press the STOP button
After you have done this, the computer stops
and the operator panel looks like this:

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4 Correcting simple errors when something
wrong with your terminal
If something is wrong with your terminal, there are
a few details you should check out before
contacting the system supervisor.
If the terminal is "dead", then:
Check that the socket plugs are in
Check that the terminal is switched ON
Check the light intensity
Press the CLEAR button under the terminal
If something is still wrong, contact the system
supervisor.
ON as shown.
CLEAR button to one of these three sockets.
Check with the system supervisor.