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Copyright.
Copyright (c) August 1988 by Random Corporation. All rights reserved. No part
of
this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in aretrieval system,
or
translated into any language or computer
language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission
of
Random Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Disclaimer·
Random Corporation makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. Further, Random
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in the specifications
of
the product described within this manual at any
time without notice and without obligation
of
Random Corporation to notify any person
of
such revision or changes.
FCC
•WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and
if
not installed and
used in accordance with the user's manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for aClass Acomputing device pursuant
to
Subpart J
of
Part
15
of
FCC Rules, which
are designed
to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating in acommercial environment.
Operation
of
this equipment in aresidential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own
expense, will
be
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
This equipmentcomplies with Part68
of
FCC Rules. On the bottom
of
this equipment is alabel containing, among
other information, the
FCC
Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You
must, upon request, provide your telephone company with the following information: the FCC Registration Number,
the Ringer Equivalence Number, the telephone number to which your Colleague unit is connected, and the Colleague
unit's jack requirement
of
an
RJ-ll
telephonejack.
The REN is also useful to determine the quantity
of
devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have
all
of
those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum
of
the REN's
of
all
devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain
of
the number
of
devices that you may connect
to
your
lin<l,
you may want to contact your local telephone company. Should the equipmentcause harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company shall,
if
possible, notify the customer that temporary discontinuance
of
service may be
required; however, where prior written notice is not possible, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue
service without notice,
if
such action is necessary under the circumstances. The telephone company may make changes
in
its communications facilities, equipment and operation
of
its business
if
it is consistent with the rules and regulations
of
the Federal Communications Commission.
If
such changes affect the compatibility
or
use
of
this device, the
telephone company is required to give adequate notice
of
the changes. You will be advised
of
your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
This equipment should not be used on party lines
or
coin telephone lines.
If
trouble is experienced, disconnect this equipment from the telephone line to determine
if
it is causing the malfunction.
If
the equipment is determined
to
be
malfunctioning, its use shall
be
discontinued until the problem has been corrected.
Trademarks
•VAX, VMS, DEC, VT, and
LA
are all trademarks
of
the Digital Equipment Corporation. IDM and
Proprinter are trademarks
of
International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation. Microcom Networking Protocol and
MNP are trademarks
of
Microcom, Inc. Diconix is atrademark
of
Kodak. Colleague and Random are trademarks
of
Random Corporation.
For service or additional information on your Colleague, contact:
Random Corporation -581 Northland Boulevard -Cincinnati, Ohio 45240 -(513) 825-0880
PIN: PFCLGY024·04
Canadian Certification Warning
NOTICE:
The Canadian Department
of
Communications labelidentifies certified equipment. This certification
means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate
to
the user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that
it
is permissible
to
be connected
to
the facilities
of
the
local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method
of
connection.
In
some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with asingle line individual service may
be
extended by means
of
acertified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should
be
aware
that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation
of
service in some situations.
Repairs
to
certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs
or
alterations made by the user
to
this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause
to
request the user
to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their
own
protection that the electrical ground connections
of
the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, ifpresent, are connected together. This precaution may
be
particularly
important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or electrician,
as
appropriate.
IMPORT
ANT:
The
Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage
of
the total load
to
be connected
to
atelephone loop which is used by the device,
to
prevent overloading. The termination
on
aloop
may consist
of
any combination
of
devices subject only
to
the requirement that the total
of
the Load Numbers
of
all
the devices does not exceed 100. An alphabetical suffix is also specified in the Load Number for the appropriate
ringing type (A or B),
if
applicable. For example, LN =20
A,
designates aLoad Number
of
20 and an "A" type
ringer.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS A
liMITS
FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS
AS
SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT
OF
COMMUNICATIONS.
AND
LE PRESENT APPAREILNUMERIQUE N' EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECfRIQUES DEPASSANT
LES LIMITES
APPliCABLES
AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA CLASSE APRESCRITES DANS LE
RE'GLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECfRIQUE
EDICfE
PAR LE MINlSTE'RE DES
COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.
Table
of
Contents
1:
INTRODUCTION
1-1
What Does the Colleague Do?
How to Use This Manual
2:
GETTING STARTED
Meet Your Colleague
2-1
The Colleague's Main Components 2-2
The Display
The Keyboard
Setting Up Your Colleague for Operation 2-4
Power Cord!Battery Charger Connection
Internal Modem Connection
Optional Keypad
Serial Port
PrinterPort
3:
THE KEyBOARD
3-1
On/OffKey 3-2
Gray Special Purpose Keys 3-2
Set-Up Key
Edit Key
Hold Scroll Key
Plus Key
Print Key
Listen Key
Blue Function Keys 3-5
Main Keyboard Keys 3-6
Alphanumeric, Punctuation and Symbol Keys
with Space Bar
Escape Key
Tab Key
Lock Key
Shift Keys
Contrast Key
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User's
Guide
Main Keyboard Keys (continued) 3-6
Control Key
Delete Key
Break Key
Backspace Key
Return Key
Home Key
Arrow Keys
Optional Keypad 3-9
Function Keys
Numeric, Punctuation and Symbol Keys
Enter Key
4:
PROGRAMMING
Auto-Connect Menu 4-1
Required Host Information for Programming 4-2
Programming the Auto-Connect Channels 4-3
Auto-Connect Set-Up Menu 4-5
Channel Number
Channel Name
Channel Telephone Number
Log-On Information
Channel Type
Copy from Channel Selection
MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol)
Data Bits, Parity and Parity Check 4-12
Stop Bits
Serial Port Bits Per Second
XOFFEnable
Break Enabled
Modem Controls
Rate
of
Output
Disconnect Delay
New Line Mode 4-14
Columns
Status Line Mode
Emulation
Terminal Identification
FKeys
Local Echo On/Off
Auto Redial
Modem Retrain
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Printer Set-Up Menu 4-17
Print Attributes
Form Feeds in Prints
Print Mode
Display Set-Up Menu 4-19
Auto-Wrap
Bold Attribute
Interpret/Display Controls
Back Light
Display
Keyboard Set-Up Menu 4-20
Auto-Repeat
Repeat Rate
Hold Down Delay
Key Click
Warning Bell
Margin Bell
Caps Lock/Shift Lock
The Programmable Function Keys
Tab Settings
General Set-Up Menu 4-24
Setting the Audio Volume
Auto-OffTimer
Tone
or
Pulse Dial
On Line/Local
Reset Terminal
ClearComm
Power-Up Channel
Remote Access Channel
Security Set-Up Menu 4-26
Answer Back Sequence
Save Set-Up 4-27
Recall Set-Up 4-28
Back-Up Set-Up
To
Host. 4-28
Restore Set-Up From Host. 4-29
Default Selections 4-30
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User's
Guide
5:
OPERATION
Establishing Communications 5-1
Cable Connection
Power
Up
Channel Selection
Connection
On-Line To The Host Computer System 5-3
Indicator Status Line
Remote Disconnect
Ending An On-Line Session 5-6
6:
COLLEAGUE PLUS
The Colleague PLUS Menu
6-1
Colleague PLUS File Commands 6-2
Accessing the PLUS Commands 6-2
Enhanced Communications 6-3
Pause
Screen-Snap
Capture
Send
Record
Playback
WordProcessing 6-7
Creating/Editing aFile
Entering Text
Cursor Movement
Deleting Text
Inserting Text
Marking Text
Menu Functions 6-10
Exit Menu
General Set-Up Menu
Set-Up Menu
Send Set-Up Menu
Attributes Menu (BoldfacelUnderline)
Search Menu
Search Next
Block Menu
Tabs/Margins Menu
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of
Contents
Menu Functions (continued) 6-10
Toggle View
Print Menu
NewPage
Help System
Finish (Saving Text Changes)
Word
Processor Default Settings 6-21
Back-Up and Restore 6-22
General File System Functions 6-23
Copy
Rename
Erase
Format
Help
Quit
APPENDICES:
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
AppendixD:
Appendix E:
Appendix F:
Appendix G:
AppendixH:
Appendix I:
Control Sequences
A-I
ASCII Chart B-1
Specifications
C-l
Routine Care
D-l
EquipmentList.
E-l
Troubleshooting
F-l
Host Checklist
G-l
Warranty andWarranty Procedures
H-l
Index...........
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1
Introduction
Meet your new Colleague! Now that you have unpacked it and looked it over, let us
explain how the Colleague can become avaluable tool in your business. Your new
laptop computer terminal can be your business partner and traveling companion. With
it, you can enter, display and print out information from virtually any location.
The Colleague emulates the DEC VT220 terminal. Like the VT220, the Colleague
interacts with software applications on host systems. In fact, your Colleague has all the
features you look for in the DEC VT220 and more:
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It fits into abriefcase; yet it has afull-size, 64-key keyboard and a25-line by
80-column display screen.
The Colleague has its own internal modem enabling you to communicate with
your own system, as well as anumber
of
database services from any location
that has astandard telephone outlet.
The terminal has the internal memory capacity to hold phone numbers and log-
on information for 20 host systems plus 1200 characters for programmable
function keys, allowing you to customize your Colleague to your specific
business tasks.
9600 bps (V.32) and 2400 bps (V.22bis) modem capability are optional features
available to allow faster communication with host systems.
The Colleague supports MNP 5(Microcom Networking Protocol), an error
correcting and data compression communication protocol.
The Colleague operates on arechargeable battery, providing you with 10 hours
of
operation from an 8hour charge.
It also has an optional PLUS feature that provides data memory, enhanced
communications, general file system functions, and aword processor.
Back Light is an optional feature which improves display readability in adimly
lit environment.
Carrying cases may be purchased from Random Corporation for transporting
your Colleague (See Appendix E).
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User's
Guide
WHAT DOES THE COLLEAGUE DO?
With the Colleague, you can communicate with your office computer at anytime from
any place. You can also:
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Access aremote host system
Send and receive electronic mail.
Obtain stock quotes.
Check inventory.
Obtain copies
of
financial reports.
Conduct banking transactions.
Make airline reservations.
Access awide range
of
other on-line databases and services.
The Colleague is designed to run with any host system that supports DEC
VT52/100/220 emulation.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to provide you with the instruction you need to operate your
Colleague quickly and easily.
In
Chapter Two, we introduce you to the main components
of
the terminal itselfand
explain the functions
of
the various connectors located on the rear
of
the Colleague
unit.
In
Chapter Three, we provide detailed information on the keyboard keys and their
functions. This information prepares you for Chapter Four, in which you learn how to
program your communications channels and other Set-Up parameters.
Chapter Five explains the procedures for establishing communications with host
systems and how to end an on-line session. In Chapter Six, we describe the PLUS
option and how to utilize the PLUS features.
There are nine appendices located at the end
of
the manual for your reference.
Appendix Ais atechnical reference for the terminal control sequences; Appendix B
provides an ASCII chart; Appendix Ccontains all
of
the unit hardware and software
specifications; Appendix Dprovides you with aroutine maintenance guide; Appendix
Elists the additional equipment available for your Colleague; Appendix Fis a
troubleshooting guide with typical problems and corrective actions; and Appendix G
presents you with ahost system checklist.
Finally, we provide you with awarranty (Appendix H) and an index (Appendix I).
Now, let's get started!
1·2
2
Getting
Started
In this chapter, the two main components
of
the Colleague are introduced and an
explanation
of
the power and communication connections is provided.
MEET YOUR COLLEAGUE
When the cover is opened, you see the display and the keyboard. The cover
of
the unit
holds the display, while the base houses the keyboard. On the right arm
of
the display
(to the right side
of
the unit), you notice aclutch screw with aslot wide enough to insert
acoin. This screw has already been set at the factory, but may be adjusted with acoin.
When the screw is tightened, the display remains firmly in position. When you loosen
the screw, the display can be adjusted to adesirable viewing position. The optimum
tension setting will allow for ease in opening and closing the unit and in adjusting the
angle
of
the display, yet will hold the display frrmly in any chosen position.
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Tum
clockwise to
increase tension and
counterclockwise to
decrease tension.
CAUTION: Be careful not to loosen the screw too much
or
the cover may fall
open
or
onto the keyboard.
If
tightened too tightly, the plastic casing may crack
or
become damaged.
2·1
User's
Guide
THE COLLEAGUE'S MAIN COMPONENTS
The
Display
The Colleague's display is afilm-compensated supertwist Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD), 25 lines high and 80 columns,
or
characters, wide. In addition, the Colleague
has ascrolling feature which allows you to use up to 132 columns per line. When in
this mode, only the left
or
right 80 columns
of
the 132 columns are visible (See
Chapter 4, p. 4-14).
The Colleague is equipped with acontrast key on the keyboard to lighten
or
darken the
display screen. This allows the user
to
adjust the light/dark contrast as desired to
enhance readability (See Chapter 3, p. 3-7).
2-2
Getting
Started
The Keyboard
As you can see from the illustration, the Colleague's keyboard is similar to astandard
typewriter. In addition, it features ared ON/OFF key, 20 functions keys and 6special
purpose keys (See Chapter 3, p. 3-1). The 20 function keys (the blue keys) may be
programmed for use in avariety
of
ways once communication with ahost system has
been established.
Special
Purpose Keys
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Programmable
Function Keys
ION/OFF
A
NOTE:
The keyboard keys and their functions are described in detail in the
next chapter.
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User's
Guide
SETTING
UP
YOUR COLLEAGUE FOR OPERATION
The five connectors found at the rear
of
the Colleague are: POWER, PHONE,
KEYPD, RS-232
and
PRINTER. The use
of
each is explained, beginning with the
POWER connector on the left.
Power Cord/Battery Charger Connection
Your Colleague may be plugged into astandard electrical outlet
or
can operate on its
own internal rechargeable battery.
If
you are using an electrical outlet as your power source
or
to recharge the internal
battery, insert the cylinder-like end
of
the black power cord into the POWER opening
at the back
of
the Colleague. Insert the two-pronged plug
of
the charger into astandard
120-volt AC electrical outlet.
2-4
Getting
Started
Whether the Colleague is
On
or
Off, when the charger is plugged into astandard
electrical outlet, the unit's battery is being recharged.
If
the battery is low and your
work is not finished, you can plug the terminal into an electrical outlet and continue
working while the internal battery recharges.
If
you are using the Colleague's internal battery
as
its power source and the internal
battery runs low, aflashing message appears in the lower right hand corner
of
the
display informing you that you have
15
minutes
of
powerremaining. The message
reads:
<BATT: 15>
The clock continues to count down from
15
to zero. When the zero appears, the
Colleague automatically shuts itself
off
to protect its own internal programming. When
you try to turn it on again, another message appears on the display:
<PLEASE RECHARGE>
It will take afull eight hours to recharge the battery for ten additional hours
of
internal
battery power.
You may need to recharge the battery in some instances when you do not use the
terminal regularly. Even when the terminal is Off, the internal memory still draws
small amounts
of
power from the battery, thus requiring periodic recharging.
If
not
used
or
recharged, the Colleague's internal battery will preserve memory in excess
of
6
months.
CAUTION:
We recommend you immediately save what you are working on
and disconnect from the host system when the "BATT 15" message appears on
the display.
OR, you may connect the recharger/power cord to the terminal and the
electrical outlet and eithercontinue your work
or
log offthe host system.
You cannot overcharge the battery.
NOTE:
With the optional V.32 modem installed andin use, the message
appears when only 5minutes
of
power remain. The message reads:
<BATT: 5>
WARNING:
USE APOTRANS INTERNATIONAL, MODEL CL-0950,
CLASS II POWER SUPPLY
OR
GROUP WEST, MODEL 41-9-500D,
CLASS II POWER SUPPLY. USE OF AN ALTERNATE CHARGER MAY
DAMAGE THE COLLEAGUE AND VOID THE WARRANTY,
DUE
TO
A
DIFFERENCE
IN
VOLTAGE.
2-5
User's
Guide
Internal Modem Connection
Use the telephone jackconnector, labeled PHONE, to connect the Colleague's internal
modem for communication over atelephone line. The terminal's internal modem can
communicate at 300, 1200,2400,
or
9600 bps (2400 and 9600 are options). (bps
or
bits
per
second is the rate at which computers and their peripherals communicate.) Use
the modular telephone cable supplied with the Colleague. Insert one end into the
PHONE connector at the back
of
the Colleague and insert the other end into any
single-line modular (RJ
-11
C) telephone jack.
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Modular telephone cable
Four-Prong Outlets:
If
you need to use the Colleague with atelephone jack that has
four prongs, you can easily obtain an adapter plug from your local phone center.
Modular to 4prong
telephone adapter
2-6
Getting
Started
Non-Standard
Telephone Systems: Consult your local phone company to obtain the
data jack capability which will enable use
of
the Colleague with anon-standard phone
system.
Your telephone company may ask for the FCC
Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN). Both numbers are on the Colleague's
underside label.
NOTE:
In addition to the FCC Registration
Number and Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN), the label on the Colleague's underside
lists the unit's model, the rating, charge input,
and the serial number. We recommend you
note the serial number for your records.
Optional Keypad
The optional keypad is acalculator-style keypad that emulates the DEC VT220
terminal's application keypad (See Appendix E: Equipment List). To use this optional
keypad, you must insert the keypad cable plug into the connector marked KEYPD.
The port and plug are smaller than the connector
of
the
PHONE
to avoid confusion.
(The Colleague's programmable function keys may be set to emulate the DEC VT220
terminal's application keypad
as
well.)
WARNING:
Do
not
plug
any
other
peripherals
into this port!
2·7
User's
Guide
Serial Port
On the back
of
your Colleague, between the PRINTER
and
KEYPD connections, you
see RS-232, aserial port. This connection is a25-pin serial port, which connects the
Colleague directly to ahost system or to an external modem.
If
you wish to communicate directly with ahost system through the RS-232 port, you
need
to
know the rate in bps (bits per second) at which that system transmits and
receives data. This rate refers to the speed at which computers and their peripherals
(terminals, printers, etc.) communicate. The Colleague's RS-232 port can
communicate at
150,300,600,
1200,2400,4800,9600
or 19200 bps (See Chapter 4;
p.4-12).
Direct Connection
to
Host
Computer (RS-232)
2·8
Getting
Started
External Modem Connection (RS-232)
NOTE: The Colleague is an ungrounded system.
For
adequate RS-232
connection, one
of
the ground contacts (pins 1
or
7) must be used (See
Appendix
C:
Specifications).
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User's
Guide
Printer Port
The far right and last connection on the back
of
the Colleague is labeled PRINTER.
This is aI5-pin connector which connects to most popular parallel printers. You can
obtain the printer cable required from Random Corporation, (See Appendix E:
Equipment List),
or
from an authorized Colleague dealer.
WARNING: Both the Colleague unit and the Printer must be turned
Off
before plugging the Printer into the Colleague.
In the next chapter, the Colleague's keyboard keys and their functions are described for
you in detail.
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