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Reading the Status Line
The status line informs you of the status of your host and printer sessions and
notifies you of error conditions. If your terminal has a special addressable status
line below the last data line on the screen, the 3708 displays status messages there.
If your terminal does not support a special addressable status line, the status
messages are displayed on the last data line on the screen, and you must use the
Status On/Off function to see the status line.
Remember the following facts if you use the last data line on the screen as the status
line:
• When a status message is displayed, you can view the application data in the last
line by moving the cursor into the line or by entering data. The next time a
condition occurs that causes an update, the status line message appears again.
• The status line defaults to "off" when you begin your session.
• When the status line is not displayed and input is inhibited, the cursor moves to
the lower right hand corner of the screen, and the terminal's bell sounds. You
may then use the Status On/Off function to display the status line. The message
explains why your keyboard is locked.
Status Line Format
Ready Status
Device Emulation
The status line is 80 characters long. They are arranged as follows:
1
2
3-10
11-38
39-40
41-44
45-47
61-65
66-80
Null
Type-
Ready
Device
Session
Session Insert /Blank ahead
Printer Reserved
Status Emulation Indicator Status
Status Status Status Status
Figure 2-2. IBM 3708 Status Line Format
The following is a description of the fields and codes in the format:
4
B
Meaning: The 3708 is running and operating normally.
Action: None
Meaning: The 3708 is using 3270 online B protocols. There are two basic
protocol rules that govern communication with 3270 applications: A and B.
The 3708 uses B.
Action: None
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IBM 3708 End-User Reference
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