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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
TESTING COMMUNICATIONS
After you have
set
the communications parameters, you are ready to select an
operating mode and log in to your host computer. The instructions for selecting an
operating
mode are described next. The procedure for logging
in
and running
programs
depends on your particular computer. If you're not familiar with the
procedure for your computer, consult your computer center staff for which
operating mode to select for your application and how to log in to your
host
computer.
After you've selected a mode and logged
in,
enter some commands to the
computer to verify the communications
settings.
Use commands
that require
a
response from the host
computer.
For example: type
a
directory listing
,
create a
file
and edit it,
etc.
Selecting a Terminal Operating Mode
The terminal has four modes of operation that are
compatible
with a variety of host
applications
programs.
These modes are
:
•
TEK - For programs that use Tektron
ix 4100-style
graphics and terminal
control commands.
•
ANSI - For programs that use ANSI Standard X3 .64
text
editing commands
.
•
EDIT - For DEC VT100 applications
programs.
•
VT52
-
For DEC VT52 applications programs
.
Follow these steps to set the terminal to
the
proper
mode:
1.
Check with your computer center staff or your systems programmer to
determine
which,mode you should use to communicate with your host
application
.
2.
Put the terminal in
Setup
(press
the Setup key) and select the operating mode
with the CODE command
.
•
To select TEK mode,
enter:
CODE TEK
•
To select
ANSI
mode,
enter:
CODE ANSI
•
To select EDIT mode,
enter:
CODE EDIT
•
To
select
VT52 mode, enter:
CODE VT52
3.
Remove
the terminal from Setup
(press
the
Setup
key again)
.
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