Common Tasks; Changing Keyboard Definitions; Starting The System Using A Manual Ipl - IBM System i Manual

b. Continue the configuration and enter the new IP data or service host name at the appropriate
time.
c. Complete the rest of the new configuration.

Common tasks

With Operations Console, you can perform many tasks such as changing keyboard definitions, starting
the system using a manual IPL, and activating or deactivating the asynchronous communications line.
These management tasks do not depend on a specific connectivity.

Changing keyboard definitions

If you change your keyboard definitions, the system can perform an action that is different from the
default setting when you press a key.
To change your keyboard definitions, follow these steps:
1. In the emulator window, using the drop-down menu, do the following:
a. Click Edit.
b. Click preferences.
c. Click keyboard.
2. Click User-Defined.
3. Click Browse, and then navigate to where iSeries Access for Windows was installed. Then, under the
Client Access folder, navigate to the Emulator folder, followed by the Private folder.
Note: If you are using IBM Personal Communications the default path would be: Documents and
Settings → User Name → Application Data → IBM → Personal Communications
4. Select your choice.
5. Click OK.
6. Click OK again.

Starting the system using a manual IPL

You can start your system by performing a manual initial program load (IPL).
These instructions assume the system is powered off. If the system is powered on, use one of the various
methods available to start the manual IPL.
To perform a manual IPL, follow these steps:
1. Look at the Function/Data display on the control panel. Systems with a keystick should show the
mode as Manual and 01 B in the Function/Data display.
Systems without a keystick should show as 01 BM in the Function/Data display.
2. If the system is in Manual mode and will IPL on the B side, then go to step 8. If the system is not in
Manual mode or not set to IPL on the B side, then continue with step 3.
3. If the Function/Data display is lit, then, continue with step 4. If the Function/Data display is not lit,
do the following before calling your hardware service representative:
v Confirm that the electrical outlet is functioning by plugging in a suitable device for the voltage.
v Ensure that the power cord is securely plugged into the system unit and electrical outlet.
4. Press Up or Down until 02 appears in the Function/Data display.
Note: If your system uses a keystick, insert it now and select Manual by using the Mode button.
5. Press Enter on the control panel.
6. Press Up or Down until B M appears in the Function/Data display. If your system uses a keystick,
select B. The Function/Data display should show 02 B.
7. Press Enter on the control panel.
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