Using The Editing Keys; Refreshing The Screen - HP 9000 Series 700 Manual

Using the editing keys

You use the dtcconfig editing keys to enter values in the various fields.
You should note that some of the editing keys do not function as they normally
would if you were editing text. Specifically, the following keys behave differently:
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Refreshing the screen

Sometimes the screen may become difficult to read due to line or data rate problems.
If this happens, type [Ctrl]-L and the screen will be redisplayed in its correct form.
If this continues to happen, check the line rate and terminal configuration and ensure
that it matches the DTC port configuration.
[Clear Line]—If you use this key while entering a value in a field, you do not get
a response. The line is not cleared and you must return to the beginning of the
field to start entering the value again.
[Delete Line]—This key deletes all the data on the line. However, in order to
enter a new value on that line, you must move the cursor to the beginning of the
line.
[Insert Char]—It is best to make sure that Insert Character mode is off. In some
fields, Insert Character mode is functional. However, in most fields, using it
results in no action from the keyboard (that is, the keyboard does not respond
when you try to type a value into a field).
[Clear Display]— This key is disabled.
[Insert Line]— This key is disabled.
[Enter]—This key should not be used and has unpredictable results. Use the
Return key.
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