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VXT 2000 Windowing Terminal
Models VX225 and VX227
Installation Information
Order Number: EK–VXT15–IN. B01
November 1992
This document describes how to
•
Install the VX225 and VX227 models of the VXT 2000 windowing
terminal
•
Add memory to the terminal
Revision/Update Information:
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
This is a revised document.

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  • Page 1 Order Number: EK–VXT15–IN. B01 November 1992 This document describes how to • Install the VX225 and VX227 models of the VXT 2000 windowing terminal • Add memory to the terminal This is a revised document. Revision/Update Information: Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 Second Edition, November 1992 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ..........About This Guide 1 Preparing the Site About Your Terminal .
  • Page 4 A Solving Problems Correcting Display Problems ........If the Terminal Window Is Not Displayed .

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About This Guide Purpose This guide describes how to • Install your VXT 2000 model VX225 or VX227 windowing terminal • Make simple video display adjustments • Solve simple display problems After installation, see VXT 2000 Windowing Terminal Getting Started to start using your terminal.
  • Page 6 This Section . . . Describes . . . Appendix E General, environmental, and electrical specifications for the terminal. Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: Convention Meaning Mouse Refers to any pointing device, such as a mouse, a puck, or a stylus. MB1, MB2, and MB1 indicates the left mouse button.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Site

    Preparing the Site This chapter describes your terminal’s memory requirements and how to prepare a suitable working environment for the terminal. About Your Terminal The terminal is a compact windowing terminal that lets you display X window applications from computer systems on your network. For example, you can use DECwindows Motif applications.

  • Page 8: Preparing The Network

    Preparing the Site Preparing the Network Before you install your terminal, make sure your system manager has prepared your network environment to support the terminal. Special hardware and software are required to support the terminal. See your system manager to make sure these requirements are met. Selecting a Location for Your Terminal •...
  • Page 9 Preparing the Site • If you install several terminals near each other, keep them a minimum of 70 cm (28 in) apart (center to center), and preferably 122 cm (48 in) to 152 cm (60 in). Keeping the Environment Comfortable •...

  • Page 10: Installing Your Terminal

    Installing Your Terminal This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to • Unpack, inspect, and check the terminal’s components • Connect the mouse, keyboard, and network cable to your terminal • Connect an optional printer or tablet • Verify the installation Before You Start Carefully read all installation instructions before you turn on the power.
  • Page 11 Installing Your Terminal Standard Parts Checklist L J - 0 1 6 0 9 - T I 0 LJ-02184-TI0 VXT 2000 model VX225 or VX227 windowing terminal User documentation kit ¡ Mouse and mouse pad ¢ Terminal power cord £...
  • Page 12 Installing Your Terminal Optional Parts Checklist L J - 0 1 6 0 8 - T I 0 A LJ-02019-TI0 Caution If you ordered memory modules or an image accelerator board, do not remove them from the antistatic bag at this time. Static electricity can damage these components.

  • Page 13: Place The Terminal In Position

    Installing Your Terminal Place the terminal in position. Place the terminal on a level surface, following the Chapter 1 guidelines. Leave room at the rear of the terminal for connecting cables. Install options first. Install options in the following order: Memory modules Go to Appendix B.

  • Page 14: Check The Terminal's Test Display

    Installing Your Terminal Connect the mouse or graphics tablet to the terminal. Set the mouse on ¢ the mouse pad. If you have a serial printer or secondary host computer, connect the printer £ or host to the terminal. If you have a parallel printer, connect the printer to the terminal. ¤...

  • Page 15: Final Steps

    Installing Your Terminal Terminal Manager Window LJ 01140A RAGS You may also see a log-in box from your host system, if your system manager has set up the terminal’s AutoStart feature. Final Steps... • This is a good time to set the brightness, contrast, and viewing angle of your terminal.

  • Page 16: Making Adjustments

    Making Adjustments This chapter describes the terminal’s controls and indicators. The chapter describes how to adjust the controls so you can set up screen display. The figures in this chapter show the VX225 model. The VX227 controls are in the same location. The chapter covers the following topics: •...

  • Page 17: Identifying Controls And Indicators

    Making Adjustments Identifying Controls and Indicators The terminal has the following controls and indicators: L J - 0 1 7 0 5 - T I 0 Item Control or Indicator Function Power switch and Turns the terminal’s power on and off. When indicator light the power is on, the indicator light is on.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Terminal

    Making Adjustments Turning On the Terminal Caution To avoid damage to the terminal, allow a cold terminal to warm to room temperature before turning it on. Push in the power switch. The switch’s indicator light should turn on. Wait about 20 seconds for a video display. If the video display does not appear or the light does not turn on, refer to Appendix A.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Tilt-Swivel Stand

    Making Adjustments Adjusting the Tilt-Swivel Stand You can swivel the terminal about its base and still maintain the tilt angle. Caution The terminal does not swivel in a complete circle. If you try to swivel the terminal in a complete circle, you could damage the base. To adjust the tilt angle, hold the base and either pull up or push down on the bottom of the bezel.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Vx225 Rotation And Centering Controls

    Making Adjustments Adjusting the VX225 Rotation and Centering Controls M A - 1 2 9 8 - 8 9 . D G • If the display is tilted, adjust the rotation control £ • If the display is off-center, adjust the horizontal or vertical centering ¤...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Vx227 Rotation And Centering Controls

    Making Adjustments Adjusting the VX227 Rotation and Centering Controls To center or rotate the screen display, you use your keyboard and a simple setup screen accessed from the Customize pull-down menu in the Terminal Manager window. To view the video alignment screen: 1.

  • Page 22: A Solving Problems

    Solving Problems This appendix provides you with information to determine the source of an installation failure and correct simple problems. This appendix covers the following topics: • Correcting Display Problems • If the Terminal Window Is Not Displayed Correcting Display Problems If you screen display is blank, distorted, or not aligned, try the following: If the .

  • Page 23: If The Terminal Window Is Not Displayed

    Solving Problems If the Terminal Window Is Not Displayed When you turn on the terminal, it performs its self-tests. Then the terminal displays the Terminal Manager window, unless your system manager has set up the terminal differently. If the Terminal Manager window is not displayed, you may have a problem with the terminal, the network, or your server.
  • Page 24 Solving Problems Other Problems? VXT 2000 Windowing Terminal User Information contains an appendix on solving problems and getting service. 18 Installation Information...

  • Page 25: B Installing Optional Memory

    Installing Optional Memory The appendix covers the following topics: • Installing Memory Modules • Removing Memory Modules Before You Start To install optional memory in the terminal, you must open the terminal’s rear cover. Before you open the terminal’s rear cover or remove parts from their antistatic shipping bag, read through the steps for installing your memory option.
  • Page 26 Installing Optional Memory Open the terminal’s rear cover. 1. If the terminal is already installed, turn the terminal off. Disconnect the power cord at the rear right of the terminal. Also disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Disconnect all remaining cables. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information. 3.
  • Page 27 Installing Optional Memory Discharge the electrostatic charge. 1. After you open the rear cover, touch the terminal’s metal chassis, to equalize any static charge. 2. Remove the memory modules from their antistatic bags. Install the memory modules. Refer to the following figure. 1.

  • Page 28: Removing Memory Modules

    Installing Optional Memory 4. Repeat these steps for a second and third memory module, if you ordered them. Insert the second module in slot J2 and the third module in slot J3. Connect the cables to the terminal. Return to Chapter 2 to complete the installation. Removing Memory Modules To remove memory modules from the terminal: 1.

  • Page 29: C Options And Documentation

    Options and Documentation This appendix lists some options and related documentation available from Digital for the VXT 2000 model VX225 and VX227 windowing terminals. Options Memory Modules Module Part Number 2 MB memory module MS200–AA 4 MB memory module MS200–BA Image accelerator board (VX227 model only) 54–22339–01...

  • Page 30: Related Documentation

    Digital sales representative for availability in your country. Software and Service Documentation Part Number VXT Software System Management Information AA–PPSAB–TE VXT Software Version 1.2 Installation Information AA–PJHFC–TE VXT Software Release Notes AV–PKWSC–TE VXT 2000 Model VX225 Windowing Terminal Service EK–VXT15–SV Information 24 Installation Information...

  • Page 31: Ordering Information

    FAX: (613) 592–1946 3 Digital Plaza, 1st Street Suite 200 Metro Office Park San Juan, Puerto Rico 00920 Canada Phone: 800–267–6215 Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd. FAX: (613) 592–61946 100 Herzberg Road Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2K 2A6 Attn: DECdirect Sales International –...
  • Page 32 If You Need . . . Call . . . Contact . . . Software DTN: 241–3023 Software Supply Business documentation Digital Equipment Corporation 1 Digital Drive Westminster, MA 01473 Hardware DTN: 234–4325 Publishing & Circulation Services documentation (508) 351–4325 NRO2-2/I5 FAX: (508) 351–4467...

  • Page 33: D Finding A Comfortable Working Position

    Finding a Comfortable Working Position Eyesight • There is no evidence that eye damage can be caused by working at video terminals. Eye fatigue can be caused by a number of factors, such as glare, the image quality of the video display, uncomfortable furniture, and uncorrected eyesight.
  • Page 34 Finding a Comfortable Working Position • Your upper arms should hang comfortably from your shoulder joints and straight down at the sides. Place your forearms within a 70 to 90 degree angle, so your elbows support your arm weight. Do not flex or extend your wrists more than 15 degrees.
  • Page 35 Specifications This appendix lists general, environmental, and electrical specifications for the terminal. Dimensions Weight Height Width Depth VX225 terminal 15 kg 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm (33 lb) (16 in) (16 in) (16 in) VX227 terminal 18 kg 419 mm 406 mm 394 mm (40 lb)
  • Page 36 Specifications Electrical Line voltage (U.S.) 100 V to 120 V ac nominal single-phase, 3-wire Line voltage (Europe) 200 V to 240 V ac nominal single phase, 3-wire Line frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz VX225 input power 130 W maximum VX227 input power 170 W maximum Power cord...
  • Page 37 Specifications Keys Approximate Size Key spacing 19 mm (0.75 in) center to center (for single-width keys) Numeric keypad 18 keys Function keys 5 predefined keys, 15 user-definable keys Audible Indicators If enabled . . . Keyclick Sounds after each keystroke. Margin bell Rings once when cursor approaches right margin Warning bell...
  • Page 38 Specifications LK443 or LK444 PC Keyboard Item Description Number of keys 101 or 102 sculptured keys with matte finish Models Available in many language dialects, including English Cord 1.8 m (6 ft) coiled cord with a 4-pin telephone-type modular connector Indicator lights 3 keyboard indicators: Caps...
  • Page 39 Index Adjustments, 12 Documentation, 24 brightness, 12 ordering, 25 centering VX225, 14 VX227, 15 contrast, 12 Electrical specifications, 30 rotation Environmental specifications, 29 VX225, 14 Error codes, 17 VX227, 15 Ethernet address tilt-swivel, 13 displayed by self-test, 8 AutoStart feature, 9 Ethernet cables, 6 Brightness control, 11, 12 Horizontal centering control...
  • Page 40 Power switch, 7, 11 Problems, 16 Keyboard specifications, 29, 30, 31, 32 Keyboard connector, 7 Rear cover removing, 20 Rotation control, 11 VX225, 14 Lighting, 2 VX227, 15 Memory Seating position, 27 installing, 19 to 22 Self-test display, 8 removing, 22 checking for an error message, 17 requirements, 1 Serial communications...
  • Page 41 standard parts checklist, 5 VX227 windowing terminal connectors, 7 Vertical centering control controls and indicators, 11, 12, 15 VX225, 11 installing, 4 VX227, 15 optional parts checklist, 6 VX225 windowing terminal specifications, 29 connectors, 7 standard parts checklist, 5 controls and indicators, 11, 12, 14 installing, 4 optional parts checklist, 6 specifications, 29...

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