Operator Information Area; Operator Information Area Layout - IBM 3270 Operator's Manual

Operator Information Area
The Operator Information Area is the bottom line of your display screen; this
area is separated from the rest of the display area by a horizontal line. The
Operator Information Area is used to display operating and status messages
that are associated with your display station operation. These messages are
displayed as symbols, words, and numerals. For example:
)( means Do Not Enter (Input Inhibited)
:,' . f".' : means time is required
D
represents a display or printer unit
~
signifies a malfunction, not working
- signifies a connection
Messages may be composed of groups of symbols which are read from left to
right. For example:
)( ):. means Do Not Enter because time is needed for the host system to
perform a function.
)(
~
means Do Not Enter because your display station is not operating
properly (Machine Check).
C}---CJ()b
means your display station is connected to printer 06.
X
~
means Do Not Enter because the printer connected to your display
station is not working.
The operating and status messages are grouped into five categories, displayed
in five different portions of the Operator Information Area as shown in
Figure 2-9.
Note: For a 3278 not attached to a 3274 or to a 3276, these symbols and/or
their meanings might be different from those described here. Refer to the
appropriate appendb. for a description of these differences.
Shifts and Modes
Readiness and Do Not Enter Reminders
Programmed Symbols Selection Pri nter Status
System Connection (Input Inhibited) Highlighting
Figure 2·9. Operator Information Area Layout
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