Texas Instruments 990 Installation And Operation Manual page 3

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PREFACE
This manual provides detailed instructions for installing the United States, European, and Japanese
versions of the Texas Instruments Model 911 Video Display Terminal in conjunction with a prop-
erly installed Model 990 Computer. In addition it contains information required to program the
computer to use the terminal and a description of the unit with specific attention to the controls
and indicators. The information is divided into the following four sections:
Change 1
General Description - This section briefly describes the features and major components
of the terminal system to acquaint the reader with the system.
II Installation - This section provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking and install-
ing the terminal system in either a local or remote location. The procedures presuppose
that the reader is not familiar with digital electronics.
If you do not choose to install the terminal yourself and would like one of Texas
Instruments' service personnel to install the terminal, please contact your local Texas
Instruments sales or service office. Either of these sources can also obtain for you
additional information concerning the terminal should you decide to perform mainte-
nance on the terminal.
III Programming - This section presents interfacing information for use by a programmer
in designing a service routine to control the terminal's activity.
IV Operation - This section describes the controls and indicators of the terminal system
for terminal operators. It includes not only keyboard information, but also terminal
status and maintenance indicators so that the operator can determine if the terminal is
operating properly. This section also provides instructions to enable operating personnel
to perform preventive maintenance on the terminal.
APPENDIXES
A. United Kingdom Model - This appendix contains information for United Kingdom
Model 911 VDT keyboard and displayed character set.
B. French Model - This appendix contains information for French Model 911 VDT key-
board and displayed character set.
C. German Model - This appendix contains information for the German Model 911 VDT
keyboard and displayed character set.
D. Swedish/Finnish Model - This appendix contains information for the Swedish/Finnish
Model 911 VDT keyboard and displayed character set.
E. Norwegian/Danish Model - This appendix contains information for the Norwegian/
Danish Model 911 VDT keyboard and displayed character set.
F. Japanese Katakana Model - This appendix contains information for the Japanese Kata-
kana Model 911 VDT keyboard and displayed character set.
G. Arabic Model - This appendix contains information for the Arabic Model 911 VDT
keyboard and displayed character set.
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