IBM 3270 Operator's Manual page 20

3278 Quick Reference
+~
Double-speed move cursor right
SKIP (Same as Tab)
Spacebar
ENTER
PFl-·PF12
RESET (Data Entry - Keypunch Layout Keyboard)
Some of the function keys are:
CURSR SEL
Selects fields for processing. Cursor must be in a field that your application has designated for
cursor selection.
CLEAR
ERASE INPUT
ERASE EOF
CURSR BLINK
ALTCURSR
Cl-Cl
Erases display and signals the host system that a clear action occurred.
Erases all input fields and moves the cursor to the first input character position on the screen.
Erases the input field from the cursor to the end of the field. The cursor does not move.
Causes cursor to blink or not blink.
Selects between the two forms of cursor (underline and reverse character image).
Print key. Sends data from the display station to the selected printer.
IDENT
Signals that the next two numbers will be the selected printer I D code. The I D is displayed in the
Operator Information Area. The IDENT key is also used to display the new ID when your printer
assignment is changed.
Turns the keyboard clicker on or off.
c::!l
TEST
Used to run special problem determination functions. Refer to your display station's Problem
Determination Guide.
Cancels a pending print request to the printer.
DEV CNCL
~
I'
Insert key. Allows character insertion in an input field. To end Insert Mode, press RESET.
Delete key. Deletes the character at the cursor position in an input field.
How-to-Do References:
• Insert character(s) into a displayed area - see
~
key description in Chapter 3.
• Remove (delete) character(s) from a displayed area - see
;l
key description in Chapter 3.
• Enter alphabetic character(s) into a Numeric field - see "Numeric Lock Feature" in Chapter 4.
• Select a selectable field with the CURSR SEL key - see CURSR SEL key description in Chapter 3.
• Request or change the printer ID - see IDENT key description in Chapter 3.
• Cause the information on your screen to be printed - see
Cl-Cl
key description in Chapter 3.
• Cause the cursor to blink on and off - see CU RSR B LI N K key description in Chapter 3.
• Select the alternate cursor - see AL T CU RSR key description in Chapter 3.
• Cancel a print operation - see DEV CNCL key description in Chapter 3.
• Turn the keyboard clicker on or off - see
c:iJ
key description in Chapter 3.
• Use a selector light pen - see "Selector Light Pen Feature" in Chapter 4.
• Use a magnetic slot reader or a magnetic hand scanner - see "Magnetic Slot Reader and Magnetic
Hand Scanner Accessories" in Chapter 4.
• Adjust the audible alarm volume - see "Audible Alarm Feature" in Chapter 4.
• Use highlighting
- character reversal - see "Attribute Selection Keys" in Chapter 3.
- character blinking - see "Attribute Selection Keys" in Chapter 3.
- character underscoring - see "Attribute Selection Keys" in Chapter 3.
• Use the programmed symbol set selection keys - see "Attribute Selection Keys" in Chapter 3.
• Use the Field Inherit Keys - see "Attribute Selection Keys" in Chapter 3.
Something Is Wrong
Is this it? . . . . . . . . . . Have you tried this?
Display station will not turn on. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet.
No clicks when keys are pressed. Is Do Not Enter ( )( ) symbol on? RESET key turns it off.
Is Do Not Enter ( )( ) symbol off? Check condition of Click (
c:IJ )
key.
For more information on troubles, refer to the 3278 Problem Determination Guide.
Chapter
2.
Controls and Indicators 2-5