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Page 1: Users Guide
MinIT 5250E Users Guide User Manual Version 2.4 Copyright Ringdale, Inc. Part number: 62-400310001 Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 1... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Ping Host Linux Command Prompt Process Monitor Set Date/Time Calculator Troubleshooting Guide CHECKLIST MinIT 5250E CONFIGURATION PROBLEMS NETWORK PROBLEMS PROBLEMS AT THE HOST HOST PROBLEMS AT THE HOST PRINTER PROBLEMS Technical Support Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 2... - Page 3 MinIT 5250E Version 2.0 February 2007 COPYRIGHT Copyright 2007 © Ringdale UK Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or any computer language, in any form or by any third party, without prior permission of Ringdale UK Limited.
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Page 4: Minit 5250E Packing List
MinIT 5250E packing list MinIT 5250E Unit Mouse Power Pack Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 4... -
Page 5: Connecting The Unit
Technical Support section of the manual for more information. 4. The USB ports on the front of the unit support USB Keyboard or Mouse. The headphone jack can be used for powered speakers or amplified headphones. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 5... -
Page 6: Getting Around The Desktop
Windows can be moved (drag by the Title Bar) or resized (grab a corner and drag). The buttons on the right side of Minimize Maximize Close the Title Bar control the window Window Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 6 Title Bar... - Page 7 MinIT Root Menu Alt + Shift +F1 If there is an underlined letter on a button, it is a keyboard shortcut to that button. For example, Hit D when you are Done. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 7...
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Page 8: Minit Start Menu
Print Queue. (Hit P again to jump to Process Monitor). The MinIT Start Menu is the key to most of the functions of the MinIT 5250E. Click on the desired menu item or use the underlined keyboard shortcut. Menu Item... -
Page 9: Configuration
Essentially, you will want to go through these configuration items in order. Each button takes you to a configuration screen that prompts you for the information required. Each menu has built-in help that will assist you in filling in the appropriate information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 9... -
Page 10: Unit Information
The access to the x-window desktop and the Administration menus will be hidden to the user. An administrator who knows the password can access any of the desktop or administrative functions. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 10... - Page 11 Cancel to cancel your changes. ? Help button for more information. The help button is used in every menu to provide direct help for the window that you are in. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 11...
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Page 12: Network Settings
Network Restart button, in order to make the changes take effect now. Click the Done button to exit this window and configure another. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the ? Help button for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 12... -
Page 13: Keyboard Settings
Click the Done button to exit this window and configure another. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the ? Help button for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 13... - Page 14 The next pages will cover the Display Session setup and Printer Session setup. Click the Done button when you are finished, in order to save your changes. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the ? Help button for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 14...
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Page 15: Configuring 5250 Display Sessions
IBM-3477-FC 27x132 Color (Default) IBM-3477-FG 27x132 Monochrome IBM-3179-2 24x80 Color IBM-3180-2 27x132 Monochrome IBM-5292-2 24x80 Color IBM-3196-A1 24x80 Monochrome IBM-5291-1 24x80 Monochrome IBM-5291-11 24x80 Monochrome Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 15... - Page 16 Click the Done button to exit this window and configure another. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the ? Help button for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 16...
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Page 17: Configuring 5250 Printer Sessions
Port at Host – This is the port used for telnet on the AS/400. Usually 23. Host Print Transform (recommended) to allow the AS/400 to format your print jobs for the specific printer that you have connected. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 17... - Page 18 Click the Done button to exit this window and configure another. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the ? Help button for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 18...
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Page 19: Configure Printer
Click the Done button to exit this window and configure another. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the ? Help button for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 19... - Page 20 Network Administrator. Click the Done button to exit this window and configure another. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the ? Help button for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 20...
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Page 21: Configure Language
The Restore Defaults button is used to clear user settings if the unit is to be shipped to a new location. Click the ? Help button for more information. Click the Exit to close the MinIT Administration panel. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 21... -
Page 22: Operation
Alt+c to get the cent sign (¢). Should you wish to customize your keyboard mapping, you can use the mapping utility that is built in to the MinIT 5250E. See Keyboard Settings for more information. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001... -
Page 23: Pc Style Keyboards
Zoom out (smaller font) = Shift+Numpad- Again, if you wish to remap the keyboard to better suit your particular needs, the keyboard mapping utility is to be found under Keyboard within the MinIT Administration Menu. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 23... -
Page 24: Macro Recording And Playback
While you are in record mode an R will appear on the bottom of the screen, along with a counter and the Function key that the Macro is being recorded to. To see the macros, Click the Start button and select View Keyboard Macros. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 24... -
Page 25: Text Terminal Mode
Text Terminal Mode One of the choices in the Setup 5250 Sessions Menu is the option to force the MinIT 5250E into what we call the “Text Terminal ONLY Mode”. The Text Terminal ONLY Mode makes the MinIT 5250E operate very much like a twinax terminal. -
Page 26: To Enable Text Terminal Only
Windows Manager. If it is passworded, you must enter the password, first. p Alt F12 and do a p to power down. If you are running the MinIT 5250E in Text ONLY Mode, it is recommended to use this instead of the power button. This orderly shut down saves any new macros recorded onto the built-in compact flash. -
Page 27: Display Session Status
Windows terminal session, it will indicate that Alt-Tab is used to bring the session to the front. If it is defined as Run in TEXT mode, it will have GoTo button, and show that the key sequence to start the session is Left Ctrl Alt Fx. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 27... -
Page 28: Print Queue / Session Status
Check that the I-Series Printer entry is supported on the AS/400. For example older AS/400 do not support the HP5SI selection. Check the IP Address entry. This must be the IP Address of the AS/400. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 28... -
Page 29: Ping Host
Enter the AS/400 IP Address (or another host) and then click on the Ping button. To verify the MinIT 5250E NIC, just ping it’s IP address. Linux Command Prompt This is for Technical Support use. It is passworded. -
Page 30: Set Date/Time
The Time is displayed in the lower right of the display. To set the date and time, click button and select it. Calculator The Calculator utility is simple to use. Click the button and select it. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001 Page 30... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
The MinIT 5250E IP Address is correct. The MinIT 5250E IP of Destination host is correct. Your MinIT 5250E Setup – Name of Session is not invalid or a duplicate. It is varied on at the AS/400 – WRKCFGSTS *DEV (name of session) The AS/400 Ethernet line is up –... -
Page 32: Minit 5250E Configuration Problems
CAUSE: This could happen if your IP address is wrong. ACTION: Verify that the MinIT 5250E’s IP of Destination Host setting is correct and matches the AS/400. To find this on the AS/400, you must sign on with QSECOFR privileges and use CFGTCP, then choose 1. -
Page 33: Network Problems
We cannot help you to troubleshoot all of your network problems, but this guide may help. PROBLEM: Tried to connect the MinIT 5250E and it does not connect. When you try to ping it fails with a message: CAUSE: This means that there were no intelligent responses to the ping at all. - Page 34 AS/400 can reach, to get a clue where the problem is. Look at the lights. You must be able to ping the AS/400, and the AS/400 must be able to ping the MinIT 5250E. Copyright 2006 Ringdale User Manual, 62-400310001...
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Page 35: Problems At The Host
CAUSE: Disconnecting the session when you are not at a signon screen could cause this problem. This could also happen if you had a power outage and MinIT 5250E crashed and you had to re-boot. The AS/400 still has your session active, although in a crashed status. - Page 36 Ask the System Administrator to vary your device on. This may require varying off, then back on. You can do this from the same MinIT 5250E if you create a new session, using the same IP address, but a different name.
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Page 37: Host Problems At The Host
PROBLEM: Tried to connect the MinIT 5250E and it does not connect to the host. When you try to ping (see page 3) it fails with a message: “10 packets transmitted, 10 packets received, 0% packet loss”. - Page 38 SC41-5161-00. You'll find helpful information on TCP/IP in Chapter 6. PROBLEM: Tried to connect the MinIT 5250E and it does not connect to the host. When you try to ping (see page 3) it fails with a message: “10 packets transmitted, 10 packets received, 0% packet loss”.
- Page 39 PROBLEM: When you try to ping the AS/400, it responds on 1 of 5, but fails on the rest. The AS/400 cannot ping the MinIT 5250E either. Your AS/400 is at the latest PTF and CUM level and can ping other devices. Your network administrator made certain the IP addresses are correct.
- Page 40 PROBLEM: When you try to ping the AS/400, it responds on 5 of 5. The AS/400 can ping the MinIT 5250E, too. Your AS/400 is at the latest PTF and CUM level and can ping other devices. Your Network Administrator made certain the IP addresses are correct. You recreated the Ethernet line and restarted all routers.
- Page 41 PROBLEM: The MinIT 5250E can successfully ping the AS/400 but you're still not getting a session from the AS/400. POSSIBLE CAUSE: Improper configuration of the subsystem used for the virtual devices. SOLUTION: Our product emulates different IBM terminals depending on the color and width selection.
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Page 42: Printer Problems
PROBLEM: Could not establish printer session 8903 - POSSIBLE CAUSE: Had a printer already configured with that name at the AS400. SOLUTION: You must rename the session at the MinIT 5250E or delete the other printer from the AS/400. PROBLEM: Creation of host device 8925. -
Page 43: Technical Support
If you forget to power the unit down correctly, you may lose any macros that you have recorded since the last proper shutdown. There is extensive on-line help within the MinIT 5250E application. If you are still in need of assistance, the following resources are available: On the Ringdale website: www.ringdale.com...