Pericom Software T5700 - Compaq Thin Client User manual

Terminal Emulation
User's Guide

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Contents
Contents
Introduction....................................................... 1-1
About This User's Guide ............................................................... 1-1
Terms & Conventions.................................................................... 1-2
Getting Started.................................................. 2-1
WBT Session Configuration .......................................................... 2-1
Using The Connection Wizard.......................................................... 2-1
Terminal Emulation Configuration................................................... 2-6
Emulation Options ...................................................................... 2-6
DEC Suite Options ..................................................................... 2-7
HP 700-92/96 Option.................................................................. 2-8
IBM 3151 Option........................................................................2-8
IBM 3270 Options ......................................................................2-8
IBM 5250 Options ......................................................................2-8
TCP/IP Connection Settings ........................................................... 2-10
TN3270 Options ....................................................................... 2-12
TN5250 Options ....................................................................... 2-14
5250 Printer Options.................................................................2-16
Serial Connection Settings ..............................................................2-19
Automate Login Process .................................................................2-21
Printer Port Settings.........................................................................2-23
GUI Overrides .................................................................................2-25
Aux Port Settings............................................................................. 2-26
Emulator Window Features ........................................................ 2-27
The Menu Bar..................................................................................2-27
The Toolbar .....................................................................................2-28
The Soft Buttons..............................................................................2-28
The Status Bar .................................................................................2-28
Hotspots ...........................................................................................2-30

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KeyboardConfiguration................................... 3-1
Keyboard Mapping........................................................................ 3-1
Defining Key Functions................................................................. 3-1
Defining A Key Or Key Combination ..............................................3-2
Entering Control Characters..............................................................3-3
Key Combinations & Sequences....................................................... 3-3
Compose Character Sequences ..................................................... 3-4
MouseFunctions .............................................. 4-1
Introduction ................................................................................... 4-1
Redefining Mouse Functions ......................................................... 4-1
Selecting & Copying Text.............................................................. 4-2
Moving The Cursor In Block Mode............................................... 4-2
Send Keyword................................................................................ 4-3
Show & Action Hotspots ............................................................... 4-3
Emulating Middle Mouse Button .................................................. 4-3
TheToolbar........................................................ 5-1
Using The Toolbar ........................................................................ 5-1
The Predefined Button Tools......................................................... 5-1
Redefining The Toolbar................................................................. 5-3
Adding Button Bitmaps..................................................................... 5-3
Assigning Functions To Buttons ....................................................... 5-4
Removing Button Tools .................................................................... 5-5
Saving The Button Tools .................................................................. 5-5
Setup Menus ..................................................... 6-1
Displaying & Closing Menus ........................................................ 6-1
Using The Menus........................................................................... 6-2
Dialog Boxes ................................................................................. 6-3
Default Settings ............................................................................. 6-4
Specifying Characters In Setup Entries ........................................ 6-4
Creating A Connection Template.................................................. 6-5
Selecting A Connection Template .................................................... 6-6
Menu Descriptions ........................................................................ 6-7

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File Menu...........................................................................................6-7
Edit Menu ........................................................................................6-14
Settings Menu ..................................................................................6-15
Emulation Settings ..........................................................................6-17
HP 700-92/96 Settings.....................................................................6-20
IBM 3151 Settings........................................................................... 6-26
Wyse Settings .................................................................................. 6-30
TA6530 Settings .............................................................................. 6-35
IBM 3270 Settings........................................................................... 6-37
Notice Board Setup ......................................................................... 6-41
IBM 5250 Settings........................................................................... 6-43
Serial Settings .................................................................................. 6-47
Auxport Setup.................................................................................. 6-49
Terminal Settings ............................................................................6-50
Tab Stops ......................................................................................... 6-56
Local Editing ...................................................................................6-57
Block Transmission ......................................................................... 6-59
Attributes .........................................................................................6-63
Define Keyboard Macros ................................................................6-68
Defining A Key Or Key Combination ..................................... 6-69
Specifying Characters............................................................... 6-70
Soft Buttons ..................................................................................... 6-71
Programming A Soft Button..................................................... 6-71
Specifying Characters............................................................... 6-72
Mouse Button Actions.....................................................................6-74
Button Tools .................................................................................... 6-76
DECVT Emulations .......................................... 7-1
Session Configuration ................................................................... 7-1
WBT Mode ........................................................................................7-1
Non-WBT Mode................................................................................ 7-2
The Status Bar ............................................................................... 7-4
Horizontal Scrolling...................................................................... 7-5
Keyboard Mapping........................................................................ 7-5
DG 410/412 Emulation ...................................... 8-1
Session Configuration ................................................................... 8-1
WBT Mode ........................................................................................8-1
Non-WBT Mode................................................................................ 8-2
Keyboard Mapping........................................................................ 8-3

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Key Functions.................................................................................... 8-3
Key Codes.......................................................................................... 8-5
HP 700-92/96 Emulation ................................... 9-1
Session Configuration ................................................................... 9-1
WBT Mode ........................................................................................ 9-1
Non-WBT Mode................................................................................9-2
Display Configuration................................................................... 9-3
Keyboard Mapping........................................................................ 9-3
Buttons & Function Keys .............................................................. 9-5
Mode Selection .................................................................................. 9-5
Configuration Selection ....................................................................9-8
Device Control................................................................................... 9-8
Device Modes .................................................................................. 9-10
Margins, Tabs & Start Column .......................................................9-11
Key Programming ....................................................................... 9-13
Character Display Attributes ...................................................... 9-16
IBM 3270 Emulation........................................ 10-1
Introduction ................................................................................. 10-1
Session Configuration ................................................................. 10-1
WBT Mode ......................................................................................10-1
Non-WBT Mode..............................................................................10-2
Network Virtual Terminal Mode ................................................. 10-4
Host Selection.............................................................................. 10-4
IBM 3287-1 Printer Support ....................................................... 10-4
SysReq Key Support .................................................................... 10-5
The Status Line ............................................................................ 10-5
Text Display Options................................................................... 10-9
Keyboard Mapping.................................................................... 10-10
Record & Playback Keystrokes Facility ................................... 10-12
Recording Keystrokes ................................................................... 10-12
Playback Keystrokes ..................................................................... 10-13
Editing Macros ..............................................................................10-13
Error Codes.................................................................................... 10-14
Notice Board Facility ................................................................ 10-15

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Introduction ...................................................................................10-15
Key Functions................................................................................10-15
Copying Screen Data To The Display ..........................................10-15
Copying Screen Data To A Function Key ....................................10-16
IBM 5250 Emulation........................................ 11-1
Introduction ................................................................................. 11-1
Session Configuration ................................................................. 11-1
WBT Mode ......................................................................................11-1
Non-WBT Mode.............................................................................. 11-3
Network Virtual Terminal Mode ................................................. 11-5
The Status Line ............................................................................ 11-5
Keyboard Mapping...................................................................... 11-6
Word Processing Mode ................................................................... 11-6
Text Display Options................................................................... 11-8
Record & Playback Keystrokes Facility ..................................... 11-9
Recording Keystrokes ..................................................................... 11-9
Playback Keystrokes .....................................................................11-10
Error Codes....................................................................................11-10
Fax Image Support .................................................................... 11-11
IBM 3151 Emulation........................................ 12-1
Introduction ................................................................................. 12-1
Session Configuration ................................................................. 12-1
WBT Mode ......................................................................................12-1
Non-WBT Mode.............................................................................. 12-2
The Status Bar ............................................................................. 12-3
Keyboard Mapping...................................................................... 12-4
Defining Function Keys............................................................... 12-6
TA6530 Emulation........................................... 13-1
Session Configuration ................................................................. 13-1
WBT Mode ......................................................................................13-1
Non-WBT Mode.............................................................................. 13-2
The Status Line ............................................................................ 13-3
Operating Modes......................................................................... 13-4

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The Rule Cursor .......................................................................... 13-5
Keyboard Mapping...................................................................... 13-5
Wyse Emulations ............................................ 14-1
Session Configuration ................................................................. 14-1
WBT Mode ......................................................................................14-1
Non-WBT Mode..............................................................................14-2
Display Format ........................................................................... 14-4
Status Line Messages .................................................................. 14-4
Keyboard Mapping...................................................................... 14-5
InitializationCommands ................................ 15-1
Introduction ................................................................................. 15-1
Command Summary .................................................................... 15-2
Host Connection .......................................................................... 15-5
Session Configuration ................................................................. 15-7
Display......................................................................................... 15-9
Keyboard & Mouse ................................................................... 15-18
Virtual Key Names............................................A-1
Character Sets ..................................................B-1
Host Command Summary................................C-1
VT52 Emulation ............................................................................C-1
ANSI VT100 Emulation .................................................................C-2
ANSI VT500 Emulation .................................................................C-6
ANSI VT510 Emulation .................................................................C-9
ANSI VT420 Emulation ...............................................................C-12
AIXTerm Emulation.....................................................................C-15
DG 410/412 Emulation ...............................................................C-19
HP 700-92/96 Emulation ............................................................C-22
IBM 3151 Emulation ...................................................................C-26
SCO Console Emulation .............................................................C-29

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TA6530 Emulation ......................................................................C-32
TVI 955 Emulation ......................................................................C-36
Wyse Emulations .........................................................................C-42
Wyse PC Term Emulation ...........................................................C-48
Additional Commands .................................................................C-53
ProductSpecification.......................................D-1

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Notes

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Introduction
1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the contents of this User's Guide.
About This User's Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduces the contents of this User's Guide.
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Describes how to configure a session and describes various
display features.
Chapter 3: Keyboard Configuration
Describes how to assign functions to keys and how to use the
Compose Character function to generate special characters.
Chapter 4: Mouse Functions
Describes the special functions assigned to the left mouse button
and how to redefine them.
Chapter 5: The Toolbar
Describes the function of the toolbar buttons and how to redefine
the toolbar.
Chapter 6: Setup Menus
Describes all the commands and setup dialog boxes that can be
accessed via drop-down menus in the menu bar.
Chapter 7: DEC VT Emulations
Describes features of the DEC VT emulations.
Chapter 8: DG 410/412 Emulation
Describes features of the Data General D410/412 emulation.
Chapter 9: HP 700-92/96 Emulation
Describes features of the Hewlett Packard HP 700-92/96
emulation.

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Chapter 10: IBM 3270 Emulation
Describes features of the IBM 3270 emulation.
Chapter 11: IBM 5250 Emulation
Describes features of the IBM 5250 emulation.
Chapter 12: IBM 3151 Emulation
Describes features of the IBM 3151 emulation.
Chapter 13: TA6530 Emulation
Describes features of the Tandem 6530 emulation.
Chapter 14: Wyse Emulations
Describes features of the Wyse WY-50, WY-50+ and WY-60
emulations.
Chapter 15: InitializationCommands
Describes commands that can be included in the registry and on the
command line to specify the emulator start-up configuration.
Appendix A: Virtual Key Names
Lists all the virtual key names that enable you to include a
specific key function in a user definition for key macros and soft
buttons.
Appendix B: Character Sets
Shows the supported character set code tables.
Appendix C: Host Command Summary
Lists the host commands that are supported in each terminal emu-
lationmode.
Appendix D: Product Specification
Describes the level of support provided by each terminal emulation.
Terms & Conventions
This User's Guide uses the following terms and conventions.
1. When references to keys on the keyboard are shown linked by a + (plus
sign), this means that two or more keys have to be pressed at the same
time. For example, 'press Alt + F' means press and hold down the Alt
key, press the Fkey then release both keys.
2. 'Click' means position the mouse pointer over an element on the display
then quickly press and release the specified mouse button.

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Getting Started
2
Getting Started
This chapter describes how to configure a session and describes various
display features.
WBT Session Configuration
Using The Connection Wizard
This section describes the basic procedure for creating a session configuration in
WBT mode. The options available are described in detail in the following sections.
1. Click the Configure tab in the Terminal Connection Manager then click the
Add button to display the New Connection dialog box.
2. Select Terminal Emulation Client and click OK. The Connection Information
dialog box will be displayed.
3. Specify the language to be used in all menus and dialog boxes by making a
selection in the Operating Language list at the bottom of the dialog box.

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4. Enter a name which will identify this session configuration for future selection in
the Connection Name box.
5. Select the terminal emulation required in the Emulation list box.
6. If additional configuration options are displayed, make the relevant selections.
Refer to the Terminal Emulation Configuration section later in this chapter for
details.
Clicking the International Settings button will display keyboard language and
character set options for the selected terminal emulation. Refer to the relevant
emulation settings dialog box description in the Setup Menus chapter for details.
(Note that the DEC VT options are located in the Emulation and Terminal
Settingsdialog boxes.)
7. Click Next to display the Host Information dialog box. If the IBM 3270 emula-
tion was selected, the second dialog box shown below will be displayed.

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For a TCP/IP connection, click the TCP/IP button and enter the name or internet
address of the host computer in the Host Name box. Selecting the Host Rollover
On Connection Fail option will present four Host Name entry boxes. The
emulator will attempt to connect to each specified host in turn until one is success-
ful. Click Advanced for Telnet options. Refer to the TCP/IP Connection Settings
section later in this chapter for details.
For a serial connection, click the Serial button, specify the communications port in
the Connect To box, then click Advanced for additional serial options. Refer to
the Serial Connection Settings section later in this chapter for details.
The IBM 3270 emulation enables you to specify up to four hosts and you can use
keyboard commands to switch between the sessions as described in the IBM
3270 Emulation chapter. Enter the name or internet address of the host
computer(s) in the Host box(es), then click Advanced for Telnet options. Refer
to the TCP/IP Connection Settings section later in this chapter for details.
Make the relevant selections then click OK to return to the Host Information
dialog box, then click Next to display the Automate Login Process dialog box.
8. The Automate Login Process dialog box gives you the option to automate part or
all of the host login procedure. Refer to the Automate Login Process section later
in this chapter for details.
Make the relevant selections if required then click Next to display the Printer Port
Settings dialog box.
9. The next dialog box in the Connection Wizard enables you to specify Printer Port
Settings. Refer to the Printer Port Settings section later in this chapter for details.

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Make the relevant selections if required then click Next to display the GUI
Overridesdialog box.
10. The GUI Overrides dialog box allows you to disable various GUI items and also
enables you to specify how the emulator responds when the host closes the
connection. Refer to the GUI Overrides section later in this chapter for details.
Make the relevant selections if required then click Next to display the Aux Port
Settings dialog box.
11. The Aux Port Settings dialog box enables you to specify a COM or LPT port for
bidirectional output when in any DEC VT mode, ANSI BBS, Sco Console, HP
700-92/96 or IBM 3151 mode.

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12. When you have made your selections, click Finish to return to the Terminal
ConnectionManager.
13. In the Terminal Connection Manager, display the Connections list, select the
session name you specified earlier in step 4, then click the Connectbutton.

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Terminal Emulation Configuration
Emulation Options
The Emulation options in the Connection Wizard Connection Information dialog
box are as follows:
The ADDS A2 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive the
ADDS Viewpoint A2 terminal, as emulated by the Wyse WY-50/50+/60 terminals.
Refer to the Wyse Emulations chapter for details.
The AIXTerm emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive an
X terminal using X Windows.
The ANSI BBS emulation is a derivative of the ANSI device driver ANSI.SYS
supplied with all DOS based PCs and which provides the screen management for the
DOS console screen. PC based UNIX systems and Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)
often rely on the ANSI emulation when being accessed by a PC.
The AT 386 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive the
AT&T AT 386 terminal.
The DG 410/412 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive
the Data General D410 and D412 terminals. Refer to the DG 410/412 Emulation
chapter for details.
The HP 700-92/96 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive
the Hewlett Packard 700/92, 2392A, 2622A, 70094 and 70096 terminals. This
emulation is described in detail in the HP 700-92/96 Emulation chapter.
The HZ1500 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive the
Hazeltine 1500 terminal, as emulated by the Wyse WY-50/50+/60 terminals. Refer to
the Wyse Emulations chapter for details.
The IBM 3151 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive the
IBM 3151 terminal. Refer to the IBM 3151 Emulation chapter for information on this
emulation.
The IBM 3270 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive the
IBM 3270 terminal. Note that the initial display will be an ASCII text screen known
as Network Virtual Terminal mode (NVT mode for short). The setting of the IBM
3270 Model option determines the size of the display and whether or not extended
attributes are supported. Refer to the IBM 3270 Emulation chapter for details.
The IBM 5250 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive
IBM 5250 type alphanumeric terminals. This emulation can be used for connection to
an IBM AS/400, System/36 or System/38. Note that the initial display will be an
ASCII text screen known as Network Virtual Terminal mode (NVT mode for short).
Refer to the IBM 5250 Emulation chapter for details.
Sco Console is an emulation of the SCO UNIX box.

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The TA6530 emulation provides compatibility with software designed to drive the
Tandem 6530 terminal. This emulation is described in the TA6530 Emulation
chapter.
The TVI 910, TVI 920 and TVI 925 emulations provide compatibility with software
designed to drive the TeleVideo 910, 920 and 925 terminals, respectively, as
emulated by the Wyse WY-50/50+/60 terminals. Refer to the Wyse Emulations
chapter for details.
The TVI 950 and TVI 955 emulations provide compatibility with software designed
to drive the TeleVideo 950 and 955 terminals, respectively.
The VT52 and VT100 emulations enable you to run applications written for the DEC
VT52 and VT100 terminals, respectively. Refer to the DEC VT Emulations chapter
for information on these emulations.
The VT500 7-Bit and VT500 8-Bit emulations enable you to run applications written
for the DEC VT320 terminal, the difference is in their treatment of 8-bit control
codes. When VT500 7-Bit is selected, all 8-bit codes are converted to their 7-bit
equivalents, whereas VT500 8-Bit leaves 8-bit codes unchanged. If you are using
VT200 applications, select VT500 7-Bit. Refer to the DEC VT Emulations chapter
for information on these emulations.
The VT PCTerm emulation provides compatibility with software designed for the PC
Term mode supported by DEC. This is the same as the VT510 emulation except that
keyboard scan codes are sent on key press/release instead of ASCII codes by default.
The WYSE PCTerm emulation provides compatibility with software designed for the
PC Term personality supported by Wyse. Keyboard scan codes are sent on key press/
release instead of ASCII codes by default.
The WY50, WY50+ and WY60 emulations provide compatibility with software
designed to drive the Wyse WY-50, WY-50+ and WY-60 terminals, respectively.
Refer to the Wyse Emulations chapter for information on these emulations.
DEC Suite Options
The VT Terminal ID option applies to the DEC VT emulations. It specifies what is
reported back to the host in response to a terminal identification request. (Note that
not all features of the specified terminal may be supported.)
The Cursor Moves Right to Left option applies to the DEC VT, Ansi BBS,
AIXTerm, AT 386 and Sco Console emulations. It enables you change the direction
in which the text cursor moves across the display.
The High Function Terminal option is displayed when the AIXTerm emulation is
selected. This enables you to switch between HFT (High Function Terminal) mode
(default) and VT100 mode.

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HP 700-92/96 Option
The HP Model option specifies what is reported back to the host in response to a
terminal identification request. This can be set to 70092 (default), 2392A, 2622A,
70094 or 70096. (Note that not all features of the specified terminal may be
supported.)
IBM 3151 Option
The setting of the Model option identifies the terminal model being emulated in
response to a terminal identification request from the host. Model 11 supports only
one viewport containing 24 or 25 rows and 80 columns. Model 31 supports up to
three viewports (80 or 132 columns wide) and pass-through printing.
IBM 3270 Options
The setting of the IBM 3270 Model option specifies what is reported back to the host
in response to a terminal identification request. (Note that not all features of the
specified terminal may be supported.) TN3287 printing is supported by selecting
3287-1.
One of four display sizes can be selected:
3278/9-2 24 rows by 80 columns
3278/9-3 32 rows by 80 columns
3278/9-4 43 rows by 80 columns
3278/9-5 27 rows by 132 columns
3278 settings with the Eextension provide support for the following extended
attributes (these are supported by the 3279 as standard):
3270 Field Attributes
Extended Highlighting
Foreground Colour
Query Reply Inbound Structured Fields
The setting of the Left Ctrl acts as Reset Key option determines whether or not the
left Control key performs the same function as the Reset key.
The setting of the Right Ctrl acts as Enter Key option determines whether or not
the right Control key performs the same function as the keypad Enter key.
IBM 5250 Options
The IBM 5250 Model option specifies what is reported back to the host in response
to a terminal identification request. (Note that not all features of the specified terminal