If you forget to power the unit down correctly, you may lose any macros that you have recorded since the last proper shutdown. There is extensive on-line help within the MinIT 5250E application. If you are still in need of assistance, the following resources are available: On the web: www.nlynx.com...
AND, this menu gives you a power down command. If you are running the Minit 5250E in Text ONLY Mode, we recommend you use this instead of the power button. This orderly shut down saves any new macros that you’ve recorded onto the built-in compact flash.
Alt+F12 will take you to a small menu, with extremely limited options. If you have configured the Minit 5250e to run in Text Terminal ONLY mode, then this is the path you need to take to get into the Window Manager and the Administrative Menu, should you need to reconfigure the unit for some reason.
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Macro Recording and Playback Macro Recording and Playback Macro Recording and Playback Macro Recording and Playback You can assign keyboard Macros to function keys F1 – F24. Note: the Record and Play keys on the lower left of the 122-key twinax style keyboard are functional in the window mode.
Print Queue. (Hit P again to jump to Process Monitor). The MinIT Start Menu is the key to most of the functions of the MinIT 5250E. Click on the desired menu item or use the underlined keyboard shortcut. Menu Item...
Alt+P for Play Macro Alt+c to get the cent sign (¢). Should you wish to customize your keyboard mapping, you can use the mapping utility that is built in to the Minit 5250E. See Keyboard Settings for more information. Configuration...
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The Unit Number is reported to the MinIT Management Software, to identify this unit on the network. It needs to be a unique number for the MinitMan Manager to be able to see and manage the unit. The default value is the last 6 digits of the Mac address. Unit Description should be used to help identify the unit, such as the name of the user, or a location.
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Once you have configured your 5250 Display Sessions, it is time to define up to three host printer sessions. This can be handy if you use different printers for various pre-printed forms. Enter the name of the printer session (this will be the name that the AS/400 uses for this printer session.
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Hit the Select button to choose and / or remap either the 122-key Twinax Style keyboard (default) 104-key PC style keyboard The setting should match the type of keyboard that you are connecting to the unit. This will be important for correct mapping of the keyboard within the emulation sessions.