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3276(18 Emulation Mode
INITIAL "IBM" DISPLAY. When the terminal is turned off, the current status of Port 1 is
stored in non-volatile memory. If the terminal is turned off while Port
1
is configured for an
external device and not for communicating to an HP host, the terminal is restricted from
accessing the HP function key labels. Therefore, the terminal powers on as an IBM terminal,
and the function key labels assume the following values:
. .
ImI
. .
Ell
---- .. .. .. ..
----
These values form the basic IBM "Aids" level when Port
1
is configured for an external device.
NOTE: Since you can use Port
1
for an external printer only when it is not communicating
to an HP computer, the label for selecting the external printer replaces the softkey
that switches your terminal between personalities. Thus, while you are using your
terminal with an IBM system and an RS-232-C printer, the terminal excludes you
from accessing the HP Modes, Aids, and User Keys function key labels.
Configuring For IBM Mode
The 3276/8 Configuration menu contains parameters that pertain to the IBM personality.
For example, you must state in the configuration menu whether an external printer is
connected to Port
1.
Furthermore, certain features that an IBM user accomplishes through
key strokes, you must do through menu selections.
Displaying The IBM Configuration Menu
Once the "Aids" set of IBM function key labels appear on the screen, you may display the
3276/8 Configuration menu by pressing"
(3276/8 conf 19).
NOTE: Under certain special circumstances, there may be a momentary delay before the
menu appears. This can happen, for example, if a host HP computer requests softkey
definition values immediately before you press t h e " function key.
Figure F-2 shows the IBM menu and its default settings.
3276/8 CONFIGURATION
Cur~or
Typ~
-"
..
-
Cur~or
Eli nk
BI
Al
t~rmlt~
Work~pl!lc~
Siz~
SD='"
Ext
Print~r
..
A~t~ri~k
IDI
Fir~tT~rm
-
ESC Control Unit
Addr~~~
Ii]
ESC
D~vic~
Addr~~~
Ii]
Figure F-2. 3276/8 Configuration Menu
Table F-9 lists the fields of the 3276/8 Configuration menu, together with their functions.
F-21
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