First Words To The Operator - IBM 3270 Operator's Manual

First Words to the Operator
As a 3270 I nformation Display System operator you may
operate display stations, selector pens, or operator identification
card readers, depending on the equipment needs of your
organization. You may also be required to monitor the operation
of printer units. The purpose of this manual is to help you
prepare for these various operating tasks.
Readers of this manual need no previous knowledge of
computers, display system equipment, or data processing.
General background information is provided to introduce you to
data processing and computers. If you have no experience in this
area, begin by reading the section entitled "Understanding the
3270"; it is the section at the back of the book that has
black-tabbed pages. With the knowledge gained there, you should
have no trouble with the section titled "Operating the 3270". If
you are already an operator, you may find this book helpful as a
reference sou rce.
Operator controls, indicators, and keys for a" models of 3270
display stations, keyboards, and printers are discussed in detail
along with typical operating and error recovery procedures.
I n this book ..... .
. . . . . . You wi" find operating instructions and
operating tips for the versatile IBM 3270 family of display
stations.
. ..... You will take your first steps on the road to
an interesting and rewarding career opportunity.
If you are going to operate a display station, you wi" find
instructions beginning on page 5.
If you are interested in printer operations, refer to page 76.
I nstructions for using the operator identification card reader
are given on page 88.
Selector pen operation is described on page 101.
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