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This operator's guide provides three types of information
about the IBM 5291 Models 1 and 2 Display Stations:
1. How to operate the display stations
2. Reference information about the display stations
3. What to do when things appear wrong
This guide is for the IBM 5291 Models 1 and 2 operator
and supervisory personnel. It can be used as a learning
tool as well as a source of reference information. The
operator does not need to know any programming but
should be familiar with typing.
Note: The term host system refers to the controlling or
highest level system in a configuration; some system
publications might use the term system unit.
The term remote work station control/er refers to a
controlling device at a remote location, such as a 5294
or a 5251 Model 2 or 12 that coordinates work station
operation with system operation.
The term display station refers to the IBM 5291 Models
1 and 2.
Chapter 1 contains information that the operator needs
to operate the display stations.
Chapter 2 contains reference information about the
keyboard.
Chapter 3 explains the error codes and the recovery
procedures.
Chapter 4 contains the problem determination
procedures.
Chapter 5 contains the matrix printer verification test
(5256 Printer).
A glossary is included at the back of this manual.
Note: This manual follows the convention that he
means he or she.
Preface
Related Publications
• IBM 5250 Information Display System Introduction,
GA21-9246, describes the work stations that make
up the 5250 and their available functions and
features.
• IBM 5250 Information Display System Planning and
Site Preparation Guide, GA21-9337, provides
environment, electrical, communications, space,
furniture, and cable specifications to assist in
planning for the setup of the IBM 5250 Information
Display System. This manual also provides
information to help the system programmer configure
the system and prepare instructions for setup
personnel at remote sites.
• IBM 5291 Display Station Setup Procedures,
GA21-9408, provides step-by-step instructions for
the setup and checkout of the IBM 5291 Display
Station. This manual is used after the display station
has been unpacked and placed in position.
• IBM 5291 Model 2 Display Station Setup Procedure,
GA21-9802, provides step-by-step instructions for
the setup and checkout of the IBM 5291 Model 2
Display Station. This manual is used after the display
station has been unpacked and placed in position.
• IBM 5251 Display Station Models 2 and 12 Operator's
Guide, GA21-9323, describes the procedures required
to operate the 5251 Models 2 and 12 and to correct
situations when the 5251 does not operate as
expected.
• IBM 5250 Information Display System Functions
Reference Manual, SA21-9247, describes the
programming requirements for communicating with
the 5250 Information Display System. This manual
also describes how to determine problem-causing
areas within the remote link to that system.
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