Asynchronous Color Terminals
WS525 User Guide
Order Number: EK-WS525-IN. A01
Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v
1 Installation and Set-Up
1.1
1.2
1.3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–2
1–4
1–9
2 Multiple Sessions
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–1
2–2
2–2
2–2
2–3
Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMP . . . . . .
Using SSU Host Software . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening Another Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Using Multiple Sessions . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Desktop Features
3.1
Invoking Desktop Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4
3–4
3–5
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.2
Clock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calculator feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Show Character Sets feature . . . . . . . . . . .
Banner message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Defining Keys
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
Define Key Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4–1
4–2
4–3
Creating a New Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Key Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A.1
A.2
A.3
Cleaning your Video Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the ROM Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A–1
A–1
A–3
B Specifications
Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
4–1
B–1
ANSI-Style Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . .
1–3
1–3
1–8
4–3
PC-Style Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications Port Set-Up Screen . . . . .
Define Key Editor, Select Function . . . . . .
Comm1—Serial Communication/Printer
Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comm2 and Comm3—MMJ Ports . . . . . . .
Parallel Printer Port (Bidirectional) . . . . . .
B–4
B–4
B–4
B–2
B–3
Tables
1
Recommendations for Proper Setup and
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A–2
B–5
A–1
B–1
Identifying and Correcting Problems . . . . .
Standards Conformance and Approvals . . .
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Preface
Overview
This guide is for users who want to install and configure the WS525
video terminal. This guide describes how to connect cables and enter
the Set-Up menu to make changes, as needed. This guide also has
reference tables for troubleshooting, specifications, and compose
sequences.
For more detailed information on programming the terminal, refer to
the VT520/VT525 Video Terminal Programmer Information.
Environment
Note
This product has been designed and manufactured to minimize
the impact to the environment. The packaging is recyclable
and the terminal can be returned for proper disposal. The
terminal also has power management features that exceed
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star
requirements for saving energy.
Before You Start
A small flat-blade screwdriver may be needed to install the
communication or the printer cables.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
Convention
Meaning
Caps Lock Print Screen
Indicates two keys that you must press in
combination. Press and hold the first key while
you press the second key.
Lock
0
Indicates two keys that you must press in
sequence. Press and release the first key before
you press the second.
Caps Lock Alt F11
Indicates three keys that you must press in
combination, holding the first two down while
pressing the third.
kpd
Indicates a key on the numeric keypad.
Proper Setup and Use
Important Information
Certain recent scientific literature suggests that poor posture, work
habits, or office equipment setup may cause injuries. Other literature
suggests that there is no cause and effect. Because the safety of
our users is a great concern, it is important to take the precautions
described in Table 1.
If you experience pain or discomfort while using the terminal, take a
substantial break and review the instructions for posture and work
habits. If your pain or discomfort continues when you resume using
the terminal, discontinue use and report the condition to your job
supervisor or physician.
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Table 1 Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use
Adjust
So that your . . .
Chair
1
2
3
Feet are flat
on the floor
or footrest, if
needed.
Legs are vertical
forming a right
angle to the
floor.
Weight is off
your thighs
and are in
a horizontal
position. Keep
the back of your
knees away
from the seat
so you do not
compress the
area behind
them, which
could restrict
the blood flow.
4
5
Upper body is
erect and your
lower back is
supported with
a backrest.
Keyboard
Wrists are
straight and
do not flex
more than 15°.
They may be
supported but
should not rest
on sharp edges.
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Table 1 (Cont.) Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use
Adjust
To . . .
6
Keep your upper arms straight down at your sides, elbows
close to your sides to support your arm weight. Forearms
should be at a 70° to 90° angle.
Head
7
Avoid neck strain. Your head should incline downward, but
no more than 15° to 20°.
Terminal
Eyes
8
9
Keep eye level and the correct distance for proper vision.
Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image
quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and
uncorrected vision. If you cannot read the screen at
different distances, you may need special glasses. Relax
your eyes periodically by looking at distant objects.
Work
Take periodic work breaks. Morning, lunch, and afternoon
breaks meet most recommendations. Take advantage of
work breaks to move around and do other movements.
Breaks
Lighting
Avoid direct lighting or sunlight on the screen, which
causes glare and reflections. The terminal screen has an
antiglare treatment to reduce glare. Place lighting behind
or to the side of your work area, and distribute the lighting
evenly on your work area. Adjust the terminal brightness
and the contrast controls as needed.
Noise
Keep background noise at a minimum. Background noise
above 65 dBA is tiring. Sound-absorbing materials, such
as curtains, carpeting, and acoustic tile, can help reduce
background noise.
Temperature
20°C to 23°C (68°F to 74°F)
Humidity
30% to 70%
Ventilation
Provide adequate air ventilation for equipment operation
and to avoid fatigue.
Space
More than 70 cm (28 in) center to center, preferably more
than 152 cm (60 in).
between
terminals
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1
Installation and Set-Up
If desired, install the system box in its stand.
The WS525 comes with a stand. You can use the system box without
the stand under your monitor, or you can install the system box in
the stand. Instructions are illustrated on the stand. A wire clip is
included to dress the cables neatly along the back of the system box.
Installation and Set-Up 1–1
Installation and Set-Up
1.1 Installation
1.1 Installation
Connect the cables to the system box.
5
6
7
K
4
3
2
1
AC
Comm 1,
Comm 2,
Comm 3 (Serial printer), Keyboard,
Parallel printer, Monitor
Kensington lock socket,
Connect the cables to the monitor.
Check your monitor manual for correct installation.
Push the system box and monitor power switches on.
A green light in the switch indicates that power is on.
Power Up Selftest
The terminal takes a few seconds to warm up and complete its power
up self-tests. Then, the terminal should display ‘‘Selftest OK.’’ If a
problem occurs, go to the Appendix A.
1–2 Installation and Set-Up
Installation and Set-Up
1.1 Installation
Keyboards
Figure 1–1 ANSI-Style Keyboard Layout
North American/United Kingdom (Word Processing Version)
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Help
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
Do
F17
F18
F19
F20
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(
9
)
0
PF1
PF2
PF3
PF4
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3
$
4
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Here
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move
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Find
(ESC)
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Tab
Return
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4
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5
2
9
6
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Prev
Next
,
Ctrl
:
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Enter
Shift
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.
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X
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V
B
N
M
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Compose
Character
Alt
Function
Alt
Function
Compose
Character
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Print
Screen
Scroll
Lock
Pause
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
SetUp
Break
Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock
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(
9
)
0
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1
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3
$
4
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5
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7
Insert
Home
End
Page
Up
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Lock
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BackSpace
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8
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Delete
Page
Down
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Shift
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Del
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Installation and Set-Up 1–3
Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up
Overview
Use Set-Up to examine or change the terminal operating features.
The Set-Up menu summary at the bottom of the screen are the
communication features to get you started in operating the terminal.
There are many more Set-Up features in the terminal that you may
wish to change.
Before changing the communication Set-Up features, contact your
System Manager if necessary.
Printer operations are suspended upon entering Set-Up and are
resumed upon exiting Set-Up.
Entering/Exiting Set-Up
To enter or exit Set-Up, perform the following procedures:
On a . . .
Press . . .
Refer to . . .
F3
ANSI keyboard
PC keyboard
Figure 1–1
Figure 1–2
Caps Lock Print Screen
1–4 Installation and Set-Up
Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up
Moving within a Set-Up Menu
Use the arrow keys (
,
,
,
) to move among the menus or
within a list, or to select buttons.
In a
menu . . .
Indicates . . .
A pull-right submenu is available.
. . .
A dialog box is available for you to specify more information.
a
b
c
The menu item with the filled-in circle is enabled. Only one
of these items can be enabled at a time.
The menu item with the checkbox is enabled.
Enter Return Do
Select
Press
or
to start the action or to choose the
currently highlighted feature.
A dimmed menu item does not apply to the currently selected mode.
Caution
If you disable the Display CRT Saver feature, an image
may etch onto the screen, which may shorten the terminal’s
useful life.
Installation and Set-Up 1–5
Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up
Select the Set-Up language.
This language selection is for Set-Up only and does not affect
keyboard, character set, or printer settings. As you make changes
to some Set-Up parameters, the Set-Up summary line will reflect
those changes.
2
4
5
3
6
1
Port selected,
size (8), Stop bits (1),
Emulation mode,
Transmit speed (9600), Parity (N), Word
Character set,
Keyboard language,
Firmware version.
1–6 Installation and Set-Up
Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up
Configuration
The WS525 allows you to open up to four sessions depending on the
communications connections and the host software. As a minimum for
each session (S1, S2, S3, and S4), determine the following menu items,
and note any change here that you make from the default value.
Menu item
Default
S1
S2
S3
S4
Terminal type
VT525
Emulation mode
Keyboard Keyboard
language
English
Communication
Port select
See Figure 1–3.
8 bits
Communication
Word size
Communication
Parity
None
Communication
Transmit speed
9600 baud
Communication
Receive speed
Transmit
speed
Printer Printer type
ANSI1
Color Assign colors . . .
1American National Standards Institute
Installation and Set-Up 1–7
Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up
Notes
For a session to be enabled, it must be assigned to a comm
port. If you assign more than one session to the same comm
port, you must use a terminal server that supports Terminal
Device Session Management Protocol (TD/SMP), or a host that
supports Session Support Utility (SSU).
A port cannot be assigned as both a comm port and a printer
port at the same time.
Selecting Comm = ‘‘ none’’ disables a session. A session that
is dimmed is disabled, but it can still be configured in Set-Up.
Figure 1–3 Communications Port Set-Up Screen
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Installation and Set-Up
1.3 Using Color
1.3 Using Color
You can control the terminals display colors. You may choose color
settings to match your software, to emulate another terminal, or to
suit your preference. Depending on the settings you choose, for each
session you can assign colors for various text uses and defined a map
of 16 colors (8 text and 8 background) from a larger palette of 4096
colors. Changes in color selections become visible upon entering new
text and when the screen is refreshed.
From the Color submenu in Set-Up,
choose . . .
If you want to . . .
Let your application specify
text colors by using ANSI SGR
sequences
Select color mode
ANSI SGR color.
Use Assign colors . . . to choose the
default text and background colors from a
map of 16 colors. The default background
color is black (00 on the scale).
Use Define colors . . . to make fine
adjustments to individual colors or
background.
Display text attributes (bold,
reverse, blink, and underline)
in different colors
Select color mode
Alternate color.
Then, choose Alternate text colors . . . to
assign colors to each combination.
Use Define colors . . . to make fine
adjustments to individual colors or
background.
Emulate WYSE 325 color
ASCII color mode
Color. Use WYSE
Ctrl 0
9
325 keystroke functions,
. . .
kpd,
to select from the color palette.
Emulate the appearance of a
monochrome ASCII terminal
ASCII color mode
Mono.
Installation and Set-Up 1–9
Installation and Set-Up
1.3 Using Color
From the Color submenu in Set-Up,
choose . . .
If you want to . . .
Choose the window frame and
icon colors
Assign colors . . .
Erase text to the text
Erase color
Erase color
Text background.
background color (PC style)
Erase text to the screen
background color (ANSI style)
Screen background.
Save your settings.
Use one of the following procedures:
Save . . .
Select menu item . . .
Save settings
Session Save settings for all
Active session only
All sessions
Enter
Return
Then, press
or
.
Restore previously saved settings.
Use one of the following procedures:
Restore . . .
Select menu item . . .
Active session only
Restore settings
All sessions you saved
Session Restore settings for all
Action Restore factory defaults
Factory defaults for all
sessions
Enter
Return
Then, press
or
.
1–10 Installation and Set-Up
2
Multiple Sessions
2.1 Overview
Multiple sessions extend the WS525 to act like four terminals in one.
A session is an active connection between the terminal and a host
system. See Figure 1–3.
The WS525 supports up to four sessions using virtual terminals. Each
virtual terminal maintains the full keyboard and display state of a
real physical terminal but shares a single keyboard and display with
other virtual terminals. Before you can login using a virtual terminal,
it must be connected to a host computer.
WS525 session virtual terminals can be connected directly to a host
computer through any of the three serial communication ports on the
back of the terminal. Since there are only three comm ports, this
method alone can only support three sessions.
To use a fourth session or to reduce the number of serial comm lines
needed, more than one session must be connected through a single
comm port. The WS525 allows this using a session management
protocol, called TD/SMP (Terminal Device/Session Management
Protocol). TD/SMP allows two or more sessions to share a single
comm line, as long as the other end of the comm line supports the
protocol. To enable TD/SMP at the terminal, you simply assign more
than one session virtual terminal to the same comm port in Set-Up.
TD/SMP is available on most terminal servers or host systems with
SSU software. If you are using a terminal server, check with its
documentation to determine if it can run TD/SMP.
Multiple Sessions 2–1
Multiple Sessions
2.2 Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMP
2.2 Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMP
At the Local> prompt, enter the following command:
Return
Local> set port multi enable
Continue with your login procedure.
To permanently set a terminal server port to use TD/SMP, type:
Return
Local> define port multi enable
2.2.1 Using SSU Host Software
If your WS525 is connected directly to a host computer without a
terminal server, you can still use TD/SMP by running the Session
Support Utility (SSU) on your host computer. On a system that has
SSU software, such as OSF/1 or OpenVMS, enable sessions as follows:
Return
$ SSU ENABLE
2.2.2 Opening Another Session
Once TD/SMP is enabled, you can open a new session and switch
between them as follows:
F4
1. Press the
(Session) key on a ANSI-style keyboard; or press
kpd on a PC keyboard.
Caps Lock
0
Caps Lock
1
2
3
2. To go directly to a particular session, press
,
,
4
or
on the numeric keypad. The session number for the current
session is displayed at the lower left of the screen.
2–2 Multiple Sessions
Multiple Sessions
2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions
2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions
•
You can display data from two sessions at the same time by
Ctrl F4
dividing the screen into two windows. Press
(Session) or
Ctrl Caps Lock
0
kpd to change the window configuration.
•
When you choose Display Framed windows, you can assign
a 30-character name to each session for the window title bar.
The first 12 characters of the session name become the session
icon name. If the title is a valid host or service name, a terminal
server will try to automatically open a connection to that service.
•
•
•
If you allow a session to be updated from the host, when new data
is received that has not been displayed, the session icon at the top
of the screen blinks.
To enable two or more sessions to use the same settings, configure
either one, then use Copy settings from in the session menu to
copy the desired settings to other sessions.
You can control the number of pages of display memory available
to each session from Set-Up by using the Pages per session...
dialog. The typical terminal has nine pages total. Before you
increase pages in one session, you may need to reduce the pages
assigned to other sessions. Any data on pages affected will be
erased.
•
•
If the session context between the terminal and host is lost due to
a power failure or other interruption, you can usually restore the
F4
previous session context without starting over by pressing
or
Caps Lock
0
kpd.
The terminal automatically enables session management when
you assign more than one session to a single comm port.
Multiple Sessions 2–3
3
Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features
Overview
From the Actions menu, you can invoke Clock, Calculator, Show
character sets and the Banner message. When the feature is
Enter
Return
highlighted (displayed in reverse video), press
or
to
enable the feature. A quick start summary of some keyboard features
is provided, as well as how to implement the Accessibility Aid
feature and the Copy and Paste function. You can copy and paste
within a session and between sessions, as well as Review previous
lines on a page.
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While these desktop features are enabled, other terminal functions
Ctrl Z F10 Exit
Esc
are disabled. Press
,
,
, or
to exit the feature.
Desktop Features 3–1
Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features
3.1.1 Clock feature
You can enable the Clock feature without entering Set-Up by pressing
Caps Lock Alt F11
if you are either in a VT or an SCO console emulation
mode.
The current time is displayed in the status line if this feature is
enabled. The format is HH:MM, followed by AM or PM if the 12-hour
format is selected. Use the following keys within the clock feature:
Key
Function
Tab
or
or
or
Go to next field.
Shift Tab
Go to previous field.
Move within a field.
Return
Enter
or
If desired, check the 24-hour format box. For
example, before entering 13:00, enable 24-hour
format.
A
P
or
For 12-hour format, set the time to morning by
A
P
pressing
or
for afternoon.
Caps Lock Enter
Input the clock time at the cursor position and
exit the clock.
If the clock feature is enabled, then the alarm sounds for five seconds
or until a key is pressed. Each alarm message can be up to 20
characters and will be displayed in the status line until a key is
pressed. If the hourly chime is enabled, then the terminal will beep
once every hour. In Set-Up, select the Save settings menu item to
save the time format. The clock feature is disabled when the terminal
is turned off.
3–2 Desktop Features
Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features
3.1.2 Calculator feature
If you are either in a VT or an SCO console emulation mode, you can
enable the Calculator feature without entering Set-Up by pressing
Caps Lock Alt F12
.
In addition to the numbers on the numeric keypad, you can use the
following keys with the calculator:
Key
Function
H
O
D
H
O
,
, or
Selects hexadecimal
, octal
, or decimal
D
format.
Arrow keys
Move the position of the calculator on the screen.
Changes the keypad display to allow selecting
Shift
STO RCL 1/x X²
Insert Result
,
,
,
, and
.
Alt
Changes the keypad display to hexadecimal and
A
F
allows selecting
through
kpd.
C/E
STO
RCL
Clears the entry.
Stores the number in the display into memory.
Recalls the number from memory and places it
in the display.
Shift Enter
Inserts the result at the current cursor position
after exiting the calculator feature.
All calculator math operations have equal priority except
and
2
. If a result is wider than the display, then a rounded number will
be displayed. The non-rounded result will continue to be used in
subsequent calculations. The decimal point cannot be used with the
hexadecimal mode.
Desktop Features 3–3
Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features
3.1.3 Show Character Sets feature
If you are in either a VT or an SCO console emulation mode, you can
enable the Show character sets desktop feature without entering
Caps Lock Alt F10
Set-Up by using
. When the character set is displayed,
you can use the following keys with this feature:
Key
Function
Next
Prev
or
Looks through the available character sets.
Page Up
Page Down
or
Shift
A
Restores the character set.
Shift L
Displays the line drawing character set, if you
are using a VT character set.
Shift
T
Displays the technical character set.
Shift Enter
For the current character set, inserts the
highlighted character into text at the current
cursor position, if you are using a VT character
set.
3.1.4 Banner message
The Banner message is the message that is displayed when you turn
the terminal on. You can change this message as desired. From the
Actions menu, select Banner message....
Return
Enter
1. Press
or
to display a dialog box.
2. Enter your banner message.
OK
3. Press the
to select the
button.
Return
Enter
4. Press
or
to return to the Set-Up menu.
3–4 Desktop Features
Desktop Features
3.2 Keyboard Summary
3.2 Keyboard Summary
The following table provides a quick start summary of some keyboard
features.
ANSI Keyboard,
press . . .
PC Keyboard,
press . . .
To . . .
F1
F2
F3
Scroll Lock
Hold the screen
Print the screen
Enter/Exit Set-Up
Switch session
Print Screen
Caps Lock Print Screen
F4
Caps Lock
0
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
4
0
or
kpd
Caps Lock
or 4
Select specific session
1, 2, 3,
1, 2, 3, or
F5
Caps Lock Pause
Break
Ctrl F4
Ctrl Caps Lock
0
Toggle split screen
Adjust window size
Pan or Review previous lines
Copy and paste:
Start copy
kpd
Ctrl Shift
Ctrl Shift
or
or
Ctrl
Ctrl
or
or
F1
Scroll Lock
Hold down
†
Hold down
Move to beginning of text
Select beginning of text
Select end of text
,
,
, or
,
,
, or
Select
Home
‡
‡
Remove
End
F1
Scroll Lock
Finish copy
Release
Release
Move to different session
if desired.
F1 Insert Here
Scroll Lock Insert
Paste
Caps Lock F1
†For SCO console, press
Select
.
Home
key) twice, the keyboard will toggle the copy
‡If you press the
key (or
direction between left-to-right and right-to-left directions for use with right-to-left
scripts.
Desktop Features 3–5
Desktop Features
3.2 Keyboard Summary
Accessibility aid
This feature allows a user with limited motor skills to use
modifier key combinations in a sequential manner rather than in
a simultaneous manner. All modifier key combinations are supported.
There are two operation states—Latch and Lock. The Latch state
affects only the next key pressed. When in the Lock state, all keys
pressed are affected by the modifier until you press the same modifier
key again or press any other modifier key twice. A small icon,
indicating the state, is displayed on the Keyboard Indicator Line
or the Status Line.
To enable:
Latch state:
Lock state:
To disable:
Press any modifier key five times.
Press any modifier key once.
Press any modifier key twice.
Press and hold a modifier key while you press
another key.
Review previous lines
In Set-Up or through software, you can allocate the pages that are
assigned to each session, up to a total of nine pages. When Review
previous lines is selected, the page memory allocation for a session
Ctrl
becomes a single page and a scroll back buffer. You can then use
Ctrl
and
keys to scroll up or down to review lines previously scrolled
off the screen. (Note: When this feature is enabled, the host cannot
write to specific pages, and control codes from the host are ignored.)
3–6 Desktop Features
4
Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor
Overview
This terminal provides a powerful Define Key Editor that allows you
to modify the function of keys on your keyboard. Since keystrokes
can perform many different functions, it will take some practice to
understand how the keys work. This section is an introduction to
customizing your keyboard.
Moving Standard Functions
The simplest way to re-program a key is to copy the behavior of
another key. The following method allows you to move factory default
key functions to any position on the keyboard:
1. From the Keyboard menu item, select the Define key . . .
function, and the Define Key Editor menu will appear.
2. Press the key you want to define.
Enter
3. Choose Copy of key default and press
4. Press the key you want to copy.
.
Enter
5. Choose the OK or Apply button and press
.
Names are displayed in the Set-Up language selected (not according
to the keyboard language). They are truncated to 12 characters in
the definition field. The symbol indicates a toggle feature. Copying
does not affect the function of the key being copied. The terminal
always copies the standard function of the chosen key, even if you
have redefined that key. You can undo a mistake by copying the
default values of a key to itself.
Defining Keys 4–1
Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor
Function Keys
Function keys are used to transmit function key sequences or to
perform local terminal functions such as the arrow keys ( ,
,
,
),
Shift
the
modifier key, or the key that calls up the Set-Up menu (F3).
A User Defined Key (UDK) is a special function key.
Modifier Keys
A modifier key is a key that modifies the behavior of other keys when
it is pressed and held down. For example, pressing an alphanumeric
Shift
key in combination with the
modifier key will normally send the
shifted or uppercase characters for that key.
Modifier keys are treated as a special kind of local terminal function.
Shift Ctrl
Alt
The function modifier keys are:
can also be modified by pressing
Alt Shift
,
, and . Alphanumeric keys
Group Shift
Alt Gr
(
on enhanced PC
keyboards) and
(Shift-2). Modifier keys themselves cannot
normally be modified by other keys. A key assigned to act as the
Shift
modifier, for example, cannot transmit a function sequence when
Alt
pressed in combination with the
key. Defining a key as a modifier
key makes all assignable combinations of that key act as a modifier.
x
Example: Changing the < key to delete when unshifted and to
backspace when shifted.
4.1.1 Creating a New Function
To define a new function key within the Define Key Editor:
1. From the Keyboard menu item, select the Define key . . .
function, and the Define Key Editor menu will appear.
2. Press the key you want to define.
Enter
3. Choose the Function button and press
. A screen similar to
Figure 4–1 is displayed.
4. Press the modifier key sequence you want to define (unshifted,
Enter
shifted, control, and so on) and press
.
5. Choose the desired function from the Select function scroll box
Enter
and press
.
4–2 Defining Keys
Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor
Figure 4–1 Define Key Editor, Select Function
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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to define other modifier sequences.
Enter
7. Choose the OK or Apply button and press
.
Compose Break
Set-Up
Example: Disabling the
them to have no function.
,
, or
key by assigning
4.1.2 Creating a Key Sequence
To define a key sequence:
1. From the Keyboard menu item, select the Define key . . .
function, and the Define Key Editor menu will appear.
2. Press the key for which you want to define.
Enter
3. Choose the UDK button at the upper left and press
.
4. Choose the modifier sequence you want to define (unshifted,
Enter
shifted, control, and so on) and press
.
Defining Keys 4–3
Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor
5. Enter a key sequence, such as a print queue.
Example: Print my file
6. Press the
Normal
key to select where the sequence is to be sent:
To video screen and/or host depending on communica-
tion setting (on-line, half-duplex, local).
Terminal only
Host only
To video screen only.
To central host computer.
7. Choose the OK or Apply button.
NOTE
Pressing the Set-Up key to exit Set-Up will activate the OK
button to keep any changes you have made. If you redefine a
key, you can always restore the default key functions from the
Actions menu in Set-Up.
4–4 Defining Keys
A
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A.1 Cleaning your Video Terminal
Cleaning the Screen
Before cleaning the screen, set the terminal power switch to the off
position and wait 20 seconds to let static electricity dissipate.
Clean the screen with a video screen cleaner.
Cleaning the Keyboard
If needed, wipe the keys with a soft cloth. Do not allow moisture to
get under the keys.
A.2 Troubleshooting
Identifying and Correcting Problems
The following can be sources of problems:
•
•
•
•
Communications cables
Host system
Power or electrical sources
Adjustment of brightness or contrast controls
Maintenance and Troubleshooting A–1
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A.2 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table
Use Table A–1 to identify and correct any problem areas.
Table A–1 Identifying and Correcting Problems
Symptom
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
The printer will
not print.
Communication
port is not set
correctly.
From the Communication menu
item, choose Port select and
match the connections on the
terminal.
If you have a
serial printer,
its speed may be
set incorrectly.
From the Printer menu item,
choose Serial print speed and
match the setting to the one in
your printer manual.
Modifier keys
remain in effect
after released.
Accessibility aid
Check keyboard indicator line for
icon. This feature is enabled by
pressing any modifier key five
times. To disable, press and hold
a modifier key and then press
another key.
is enabled.
Screen is blank,
but the LED is
blinking.
Power Management Press any key on the keyboard.
feature is active.
The monitor may need time to
warm up.
Colors move
on the screen.
Display may
be distorted,
flickering, or
rolling.
Electromagnetic
interference is
coming from other
appliances.
Press degauss switch. If
color problems cannot be
corrected, then electromagnetic
interference exists. Move any
electromechanical device away
from the terminal, or move the
terminal.
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A–2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A.2 Troubleshooting
Table A–1 (Cont.) Identifying and Correcting Problems
Symptom
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
Green color is
missing.
Green signal
Check the cable connections.
cable has a loose
connection or is not
connected to the
terminal.
A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge
Introduction
This terminal can accommodate an optional ROM cartridge in its
system box. This ROM cartridge will completely supersede the
factory-installed software within the terminal for new software
versions or special applications.
When an option ROM is not used, the ROM cartridge holder is empty
with a cover over it.
Installing and Removing the ROM Cartridge
To install a ROM cartridge:
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the terminal, set the power switch to the
off position before installing or removing the ROM cartridge.
1. Set the power switch to the off position.
2. Slide the ROM cover on the system box to uncover the ROM
cartridge handle.
3. Pull the ROM cartridge handle out slightly to grasp it firmly;
then, pull it straight out.
4. Plug the ROM cartridge into the system box and slide the cover
over it.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting A–3
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge
If you are having the terminal serviced, then remove and save
the ROM cartridge.
To restore the firmware from the ROM cartridge:
F3
1. Turn the power on and press
.
Return
2. Select Actions Restore factory defaults and press
.
Return
3. Select Save settings and press
.
A–4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
B
Specifications
System Unit
The following are the specifications for the WS525 system unit.
Dimensions
Height
With Stand
Without Stand
5.0 cm (2.0 in)
34.3 cm (13.5 in)
5.7 cm (2.25 in)
31.8 cm (12.5 in)
16.5 Kg (7.5 lbs)
Width
29.5 cm (11.6 in)
32.4 cm (12.75 in)
14.3 Kg (6.5 lbs)
Depth
Weight
Operating Systems
Supported
UNIX, MDOS, OpenVMS, OSF, ULTRIX, VMS,
or any other that supports ASCII or ANSI
protocols.
Terminal Emulations
Character Set Support
Productivity Features
ANSI, PCTerm, and ASCII emulations: VT,
WYSE, TVI, ADDS, or SCO console.
Multiple languages using ISO and IBM code
pages; Set-Up selectable in five languages.
Local copy and paste
Time-of-day clock—sound alarms and display
messages; insert time into text.
Desktop calculator—insert result into text
Show character sets—insert character into text
ROM cartridge support
4-Mbit (512 K byte) customer-installable ROM
cartridge that completely replaces the factory-
installed ROM code for new versions of the
terminal’s firmware.
Specifications B–1
Specifications
Electrical Requirements
AC input voltage
101, 110, 120, 220, 230, 240 Vac auto-sensing
single phase, 3-wire
Line frequency
47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power consumption
15 watts maximum
Operating Temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Humidity
10% to 90% relative humidity
Maximum wet bulb = 28°C
Minimum dew point = 2°C (noncondensing)
Monitor Requirements
The WS525 requires a multisync monitor that supports VGA 72 Hz
(37.8 KHz horizontal scan rate), with a 15-pin, D-Sub connector.
Typically most monitors today meet these requirements.
Keyboard
The terminal is designed to support industry-standard PS/2
compatible keyboards. Due to the large number of keyboard
variations, it is not possible to test all of them in advance.
Keyboards from some manufactures may not function
correctly due to differences in their implementation of the
standard.
Keyboard style
ANSI style layout; enhanced PC 101/102 style
layout; available for most European languages.
Protocol
IBM enhanced PS/2-compatible
PS/2-style, 6-pin mini DIN
Connector
Keyboard keys
All keys are programmable for single characters,
character sequences, or local functions.
B–2 Specifications
Specifications
Compose characters
Compose character are available in Multinational,
ISO Latin 1, ISO Latin 2, ISO Latin-Greek, and
National Replacement character sets (NRCS)
for ANSI keyboards, except Canadian-English,
Danish, Dutch, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian,
Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, SCS,
Turkish-F, Turkish-Q, UK, and US keyboards.
Nonvolatile memory
970K bytes memory
User-defined key maximum length = 255 bytes.
Power Cords
Order Number
Country
Amp Length
COR041
COR042
COR005
COR050
Switzerland
15A
15A
15A
15A
2.5 m
2.5 m
2.5 m
1.9 m
Ireland, United Kingdom
Europe1
Canada, U.S.
1Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Russia, SCS, Slovak,
Spain, Sweden, Turkey
Communication/Printer Ports
Serial
Bidirectional serial communication/printer ports with full modem
support at 300 to 115.2K baud:
EIA 232
EIA 423
Comm 1 (Figure B–1):
Two 25-pin D-sub m/f
(use one or the other)
Comm 2 and 3 (Figure B–2):
6-pin MMJ
Parallel
Centronics (25-pin D-sub f) parallel printer connector (Figure B–3).
m = male; f = female
Specifications B–3
Specifications
Figure B–1 Comm1—Serial Communication/Printer Ports
CCITT/EIA/DIN
1 GND
2 TXD L
3 RXD L
4 RTS
5 CTS
6 DSR
7 SIG GND
8 CD
12 SI
20 DTR
23 SPD SEL L
103/BA/D1
104/BB/D2
105/CA/S2
106/CB/M2
107/CC/M1
102/AB/E2
109/CF/M5
112/CI
13
1
25
14
14
25
13
1
108.2/CD/S1.2
111/CH/S4
NC1
M
9−11, 13−19, 21, 22, 24, 25
F
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NC = not connected.
Figure B–2 Comm2 and Comm3—MMJ Ports
1 DTR
2 TXD L
1
6
3 GND
4 COM
5 RXD L
6 DSR
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Figure B–3 Parallel Printer Port (Bidirectional)
10 ACKNLG L
12 PE
1 STROBE L
1
14
13 SLCT
14 AUTO FEED XT L
15 ERROR L
16 INIT L
17 SLCT IN L
18 − 25 GND
25
13
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B–4 Specifications
Specifications
Standards Conformance
Acoustic Noise Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and
ISO 7779:
Sound Power Level
Sound Pressure Level2
L
, B
L
, dBA
Product1
Idle
Operate
Idle
Operate
WS525
<3.9
NA
NA
<3.9
6.0
<20
NA
NA
<20
51
ANKPC 510
ANK 510
5.6
52
1Current values for specific configurations are available from service representatives.
(1 B = 10 dBA.)
2Operator position.
Table B–1 Standards Conformance and Approvals
Type
Standard
Subject
Communications EIA 423
EIA 232-E
Serial communications
CCITT V.24 and V.28
NET 2 test report
Serial communications –
Australia PTT
German PTT
Japan PTT
Sweden PTT
EMI/RFI
CISPR-22 Class B
CSA 108.8
Electromagnetic compatibility
DOC Canada North American
Class B version
FCC part 15 Class B
Vfg 243/91,
Amd Vfg 46/92 Class B
Electromagnetic compatibility
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Specifications B–5
Specifications
Table B–1 (Cont.) Standards Conformance and Approvals
Type
Standard
Subject
CE Class B (EN55022
Class B, EN50082-1
Class 1) EN60555-2
Radio Protection Mark
CE label
ITE Class 2 (Japan)
VCCI Electromagnetic
compatibility
Energy
"Energy Star"
EPA Energy Star requirements
TÜV Ergonomic Requirements
Ergonomic
Safety
ZH1/618, GS-VS-SG7,
CSA 22.2 #950 M1989
Safety of Information
Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business
Equipment (Canada)
AS3260
Australia product safety
U.S.A. DHHS (FDA)
DHHS rules 21 CFR,
Subchapter J
TÜV EN60950 (IEC 950) Safety of Information
2nd ed (1988)
Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business
Equipment
EN60950 (Amd 1 & 2,
1990)
SS 436 14 90, MPR II;
VDE0805 and Amd
GS-Mark (Geprüfte Sicherheit)
Nordic Country Approvals
EMKO-TSE (74-SEC)
203/92, DEMKO,
NEMKO, SEMKO
UL 544 (2nd ed)
UL 1950 (2nd ed)
Standard for Medical and
Dental Equipment
Safety of Information
Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business
Equipment
B–6 Specifications
Specifications
EMI Requirements for Canadian Market This equipment does not
exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Asbestos Asbestos is not used in this product or in its manufactur-
ing process.
Flame Retardants The thermoplastic enclosures do not contain
polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) as a flame retardant additive;
therefore, they do not emit toxic dibenzofuran and dibenzodioxin
gases.
PVC The plastic enclosures are not made of rigid PVC. The material
has a non-halogenated, flame-retardant system and is cadmium free.
Ozone Depleting Substance The WS525 is in full compliance with
the labeling requirements in the U.S. Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990. It does not contain, nor is it manufactured with, a Class 1 ODS,
as defined in Title VI Section 611 of this act.
Disposing of your Terminal
Warning
If you need to dispose of your terminal, ask a qualified service
representative for the proper disposal procedures. Improper
disposal could result in personal injury. The terminal can be
returned for proper disposal.
Specifications B–7
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