Related Documentation; Features - Tektronix 4106 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
RELATED DOCUMENTATION
The 41061410714109/CX Programmers Reference Guide accompanying the
terminal shows command syntax and condensed descriptions of all commands in a
handy pocket-sized guide.
An optional 41061410714109/CX Programmers Reference Manual contains host
programming information and detailed descriptions of all commands. It is intended
for programmers who will be writing or maintaining application programs for host
computer systems. If you will be programming the terminal, or if you need more
information than that contained in this Operators Manual , you will want to order this
manual. (See Appendix I for ordering information.)
Service manuals are also available; refer to Optional
Accessories
later in
this section .
OVERVIEW OF THE 4106 , 4107, AND 4109 TERMINALS
The 4106, 4107, and 4109 Computer Display Terminals are microprocessor-
controlled terminals that are specially designed to display color graphics and to edit
text. Each terminal consists of two pieces:
• Display
Unit- The display unit includes the display screen , most of the
terminal's electronic circuits, and connectors for the host computer and
peripheral devices.
• Keyboard - The low-profile keyboard contains ASCII keys , programmable
function keys , a numeric keypad , and a multipurpose Joydisk used to scroll text
and control the graphics cursor. Snap-down legs on the keyboard adjust
its angle.
FEATURES
Briefly, the features of the terminals that help you create , edit , and display color
graphics and text are listed here.
User-Friendly Interface
• Setup - Setup is a special operating mode that lets you enter intelligible
English-style commands from the keyboard to control the terminal's operating
characteristics.
• Help - This easily accessible help facility gives you a quick reference to
command names and the kind of parameters they require, all displayed on the
terminal screen .
• Status - Also easily accessible , the status facility displays the terminal's
current settings on the screen ; you can check all settings , selected groups of
settings, or just one specific setting.
• Snoopy Mode
- This programming aid for troubleshooting applications
programs displays incoming control characters instead of executing them .
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