Chapter 3. Error Codes And Recovery Procedures; Help Key Function; Additional Information - IBM 5291 Operator's Manual

Chapter 3. Error Codes and Recovery Procedures
If a keying error occurs while you are entering information:
• The cursor blinks (marking the location of the error)
• The display station ignores any additional data entered from the keyboard
• The display station alarm sounds each time you press a key
• A four-digit system error code is displayed on the screen (usually on the
last line of the display screen)
You should find the four-digit error code in this chapter and attempt the
recovery procedure.
Note: Error codes 0040 through 0054 are communications type errors and
must be corrected at the 5251 Model 2 or 12 to which you are attached.
HELP KEY FUNCTION
A Help key function is provided on some systems to aid in error recovery. If
an error code is displayed after you sign on to the system, press the Help key.
A message will be displayed describing the error condition. After you finish
reading the message, press the Error Reset key. You should then be able to
continue entering data to your display station.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional error information can be found in the system messages manual. If
you are not able to recover from an error, refer to the Problem Determination
Procedures in Chapter 4 of this manual or to the /BM 5291 Keyboard Template,
GX21-9410.
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