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This document was prepared and published by Educational Services Development and
Publishing, Digital Equipment Corporation.
Installing and Using
The VT1000 Video Terminal
Order Number EK–V1000–UG–002
Digital Equipment Corporation
First Edition, February 1990 Second Edition, June 1990
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Contents
About This Guide xi
1 A Look at the Terminal
VT1000 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
X Window Sessions and Video Terminal Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
X Window System and DECwindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VMS Systems: LAT Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UNIX and ULTRIX Systems: TCP/IP TELNET Protocol . . . . . . . 4
How the VT1000 Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VT1000 Terminal Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Customizing Your Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Compatibility with VT Series Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Programming the VT1000 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Installing Your VT1000 Video Terminal
2 Installing Your Terminal
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the RAM Memory Controller Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing the ROM Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3 Getting Started
VT1000 Terminal Manager Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Choosing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Choosing the Correct Keyboard Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starting a Session on Your Host System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Starting a Video Terminal or X Window Session
on a VMS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Starting a Video Terminal or X Window Session
on an ULTRIX or UNIX System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Starting a Video Terminal Session on the Serial Host Port . . . . . 47
Ending a Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using Your VT1000 Video Terminal
4 Using Windows
DECwindows Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
What Are Windows? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Selecting Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Moving Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing the Size of Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Shrinking Windows to Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Expanding Icons to Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Stacking Overlapping Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Choosing Items from Pull-Down Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Supplying Information in Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Moving and Changing Settings in a Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using Scroll Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5 Using Video Terminal (VTE) Windows
VTE Window Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Clearing, Resetting, or Leaving the Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Copying and Pasting Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Host Synchronization Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Selecting Text to Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Pasting Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using QuickCopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Customizing the VTE Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Displaying the Customize Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Saving and Recalling Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Changing Your VTE Window Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Changing Your VTE Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Changing Your VTE General Operating Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Changing Your VTE Keyboard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Choosing National Replacement Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Printing from a Video Terminal Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
6 Using the VT1000 Terminal Manager
VT1000 Terminal Manager Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Creating Sessions on a Host System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Creating a Video Terminal Window on a VMS System . . . . . . . . . 95
Creating an X Window Session on a VMS System . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Creating a Video Terminal Window or X Window Session on an
ULTRIX or UNIX System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Creating a Video Terminal Window on the Host or Printer Port
(VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Creating a TCP/IP X Window Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Pausing or Ending Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pausing a Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Ending a Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Customizing Your VT1000 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Printing the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
7 Customizing the VT1000 Terminal Manager
Displaying the Customize Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Saving and Recalling Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Changing Your Keyboard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Choosing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Changing Your Pointer and Mouse Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Changing Your Print Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Changing Your Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Locking Your Customize Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Activating Customize Password Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Changing Your Window Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Controlling the Display of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Changing Your Host Port or Printer Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Changing Your LAT Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Changing Your TCP/IP Settings (ULTRIX and UNIX Systems) . . . . 142
Changing Your TCP/IP Name Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Changing Your TCP/IP Routing Table Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Changing Your Font Path Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
8 The Keyboard
LK401 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Keyboard Dialect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Main Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Editing Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Top-Row Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Data Processing Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Compose Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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Keyclick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
9 Typing Additional Characters
What Characters Can I Type? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Key Sequences with Nonspacing Diacritical Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
How to Type a Character Using the Compose Character Key . . . . . 162
How to Type a Character Using the Group Shift Key . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Invalid Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Canceling or Restarting a Key Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Hexadecimal Key Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
10 VT1000 VTE Programming Summary
Locator Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Enable Filter Rectangle (DECEFR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Enable Locator Reports (DECELR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Locator Report (DECLRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Request Locator Position (DECRQLP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Select Locator Events (DECSLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Programming Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
11 Solving Problems and Getting Service
Operating Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Power-Up Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Screen Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Digital Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
How To Get Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
A Specifications
Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Display (Monochrome Monitors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
LK401 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
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B Options and Documentation
Optional Memory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
C Communication
Network Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Serial Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Serial Communication Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Serial XON/XOFF Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Modem Connections and Disconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Break Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Communication Connector Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Pin Signals for the Pointing Device Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
D System Management Tasks
Preparing the LAT Environment (VMS Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Preparing the TCP/IP Environment (ULTRIX and UNIX Systems) . 205
Running a Remote X Window Session on a VMS System . . . . . . . . . 214
Glossary
Index
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Tables
9–1 Keyboards with Diacritical Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
9–2 Key Sequences for Additional Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
10–1 Primary DA Alias Responses from the VT1000 . . . . . . . . . . . 182
10–2 Control Function Requests (non-VT320) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
11–1 Operating Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
C–1 6-Pin DEC-423 Communication and Printer Interface Signals 202
C–2 Pin Assignments for the Pointing Device Connector . . . . . . . 203
About This Guide
This guide is designed to help you install, operate, and maintain your
VT1000 video terminal. The guide provides information on how to open X
window or video terminal sessions on a VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX system.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is for the installer and general user of the VT1000 video
terminal. The guide also provides programmers with a summary of
control functions they can use when writing applications for video
terminal (VTE) windows.
Organization
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1, ‘‘A Look at the Terminal,’’ provides an overview of the
VT1000 terminal and its features.
• Chapter 2, ‘‘Installing Your Terminal,’’ describes how to install your
terminal and connect it to a host computer system. The chapter also
describes how to install optional RAM and ROM boards.
• Chapter 3, ‘‘Getting Started,’’ describes how to start a session on your
host system. You can use the terminal with VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX
systems.
• Chapter 4, ‘‘Using Windows,’’ describes how to to manipulate windows,
choose menu items, and edit text. The chapter also shows how to use
the mouse.
• Chapter 5, ‘‘Using Video Terminal (VTE) Windows,’’ describes how to
use video terminal (VTE) windows. VTE windows let you emulate
Digital’s VT series of text terminals.
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• Chapter 6, ‘‘Using the VT1000 Terminal Manager,’’ describes how to
use the VT1000 Terminal Manager window. You use this window to
begin and end sessions with a host system.
• Chapter 7, ‘‘Customizing the VT1000 Terminal Manager,’’ describes
how to customize the terminal’s operating settings for your computing
environment and personal preference.
• Chapter 8, ‘‘The Keyboard,’’ describes the function of the keyboard’s
keys, bells, and indicator lights.
• Chapter 9, ‘‘Typing Additional Characters,’’ describes how to enter
characters that do not appear as standard characters on your
keyboard (for example, accented letters).
• Chapter 10, ‘‘VT1000 VTE Programming Summary,’’ provides
programmers with a quick-reference summary of VT1000
programming control functions for video terminal (VTE) window
applications.
• Chapter 11, ‘‘Solving Problems and Getting Service,’’ describes how to
solve typical operating problems and directs you where to get more
help.
• Appendix A, ‘‘Specifications,’’ lists VT1000 specifications.
• Appendix B, ‘‘Options and Documentation,’’ lists options, related
documentation, and ordering information.
• Appendix C, ‘‘Communication,’’ provides technical information on
communication with a host computer system. The appendix describes
network protocols for LAT and TCP/IP connections, as well as serial
communication.
• Appendix D, ‘‘System Management Tasks,’’ describes tasks for system
managers to perform before installing and running the terminal. The
appendix also describes how to run a remote X window session on a
VMS system.
• The glossary defines new terms introduced in the text.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Mouse Refers to any pointing device, such as a mouse, a puck, or a
stylus.
MB1, MB2, and MB1 indicates the left mouse button. MB2 indicates the
MB3 middle mouse button. MB3 indicates the right mouse
button. (The buttons can be redefined by the user.)
Keyboard keys Keys or switches that are labeled appear in a box .
Example: Press the Return key.
Ctrl key For Ctrl key sequences, hold down Ctrl and press the other
key.
Warnings Provide information to prevent personal injury.
Cautions Provide information to prevent damage to equipment or
software.
Notes Provide general information about the current topic.
Glossary entries Appear in italics when first used in text.
Note to the Reader
The screens and windows shown in this guide represent the latest
information available at the time of publication. Some screens and
windows may not exactly match those that appear on your terminal.
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A Look at the Terminal
This chapter introduces you to the VT1000 video display terminal. The
chapter provides an overview of the terminal and its basic operating
features. The chapter also tells you where to look in this manual for more
information about each feature.
The VT1000 lets you run X window applications on your computer system,
including Digital’s DECwindows software. The VT1000 also provides
video terminal (VTE) windows that are compatible with VT series text
terminals.
You can use the VT1000 with one or more computer systems. The VT1000
can work with computers that use the VMS, UNIX, or ULTRIX operating
systems. You have several options for connecting your terminal to a
computer.
You can use a mouse or keyboard to send information to the host system.
You can print data displayed on the screen by connecting a printer to the
VT1000 system box or by using printers connected to your host system.
VT1000 Components
The VT1000 terminal has four main components: a system box, monitor,
keyboard, and mouse.
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2 A Look at the Terminal
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System Box
The VT1000 system box contains the terminal’s logic and memory boards.
It also provides the connectors for power, system communication, and
other devices. A cover panel attaches to the rear of the system box to
conceal the connectors and cables. The system box is 368 mm deep 394
mm wide 57 mm high (14.5 inches 15.5 inches 2.25 inches).
Monitor
The VT1000 comes with one of the following monochrome monitors:
VR150 (380 mm/15 inch) with tilt-swivel stand
VR262 (480 mm/19 inch) with stationary stand
VR315 (380 mm/15 inch) with tilt-swivel stand
VR319 (480 mm/19 inch) with tilt-swivel stand
VRE01 (480 mm/19 inch) flat panel display
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A Look at the Terminal 3
When connected to a host system, the monitor displays information you
send to the host system and information the host system sends to you.
For more information about your monitor, see your monitor’s installation
guide.
Keyboard
The LK401 keyboard has four groups of keys and two indicator lights.
The keyboard cable connects to the system box. Chapter 8 describes the
keyboard.
Mouse
The mouse is a three-button pointing device. You use the mouse to make
selections from screen menus, enter data for graphics, or select points on
the screen. The mouse connects to the system box. Chapter 4 describes
how to use the mouse.
X Window Sessions and Video Terminal Sessions
You can use two types of sessions on your host computers:
X Window Session
To use an X window session, you log in to a host and use that host’s
X window software. In an X window session, you can use all the
applications and utilities provided in the X Window System. For more
information about Digital’s X applications, see the VMS DECwindows
User’s Guide or the ULTRIX Workstation (UWS) User’s Guide.
Video Terminal Session
You can use your VT1000 as a video text terminal. The VT1000 has
a video terminal (VTE) window that lets you log in to a host as you
would on a conventional video terminal. The VT1000’s VTE window
offers most of the features of Digital’s VT320 text terminal with some
enhancements.
You can open one X window session and several VTE sessions at the same
time.
X Window System and DECwindows
The X Window System is a graphically oriented user interface that
lets you display one or more windows on the screen. Each window can
represent a different software application running on its own host system.
For example, you could run a word processing application in one window
and a spreadsheet application in another window. With windows, you can
perform many tasks in an easy and efficient manner.
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The X Window System was designed at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology. Digital’s DECwindows software is based on and fully
compatible with the X Window System.
System Requirements
You can use your terminal with the VMS, ULTRIX, and UNIX based
systems.
VMS Systems: LAT Protocol
The VMS operating system is one of Digital’s operating systems. To make
network connections to a VMS host system, use the local area transport
(LAT) protocol. LAT is a communications protocol for connecting to VMS
host systems.
To open a video terminal (VTE) session: You can use any version of the
VMS operating system.
To open an X window session: You must have VMS Version 5.3-1 or higher
installed on your system, and your system manager must enable certain
options (Appendix D).
UNIX and ULTRIX Systems: TCP/IP TELNET Protocol
The UNIX operating system was created by AT&T and is used throughout
the computer industry. The ULTRIX operating system created by Digitial
is based on the UNIX operating system. To make network connections
to a UNIX or ULTRIX host, you normally use the transmission control
program/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) networking software. TCP/IP is the
preferred communication protocol for UNIX-based systems.
The VT1000 uses the TCP/IP TELNET protocol to make network
connections to UNIX-based host systems. TELNET is the TCP/IP protocol
that lets terminals connect to host systems in a wide-area network.
To open a video terminal session: You can use any version of UNIX or
ULTRIX.
To open an X window session: You can use any version of UNIX to open
an X window session, as long as any X11R3 client is installed on that
host. ULTRIX workstation (UWS) versions 2.1 and higher include an
X11R3 client.
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How the VT1000 Works
You can use the VT1000 with one or more computer systems. You have
several options for connecting your terminal to a computer. You can
connect the terminal directly to a computer through one of two serial
ports, or you can connect the terminal indirectly through an Ethernet
network using the ThinWire port.
The computer system you connect to is called the host. You can connect
several VT1000 terminals to a single host or connect one VT1000 terminal
to several hosts.
You use the keyboard and mouse to interact with applications on your
system. You send data to the application by typing on the keyboard or
selecting window options with the mouse. Data sent by the application
appears as text or graphics on the screen. You can print text or graphics
from the VT1000.
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You can use a variety of host software applications on the VT1000. For
example, your host may have applications for word processing, data entry,
programming, or business graphics. Most applications involve interactive
processing. This means the VT1000 immediately sends the information
you enter from the mouse or keyboard to the host.
Applications use programming functions to perform many operations. The
VT1000 can work with standard American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) functions. See Chapter 10.
VT1000 Terminal Highlights
The VT1000 terminal is a four-piece desktop unit that provides many
of the features of a workstation. The VT1000 provides you with the
following features:
• A workstation-style display, resolution, keyboard, and mouse
• An X Window System desktop server for efficient interaction with
DECwindows and X window applications
• A local window manager that lets you move and resize windows
• A local terminal manager that lets you create, manage, and delete
connections to hosts
• A local video terminal (VTE) window that lets you use the VT1000 as
a conventional video terminal
• Access to VMS, ULTRIX, and UNIX operating system software at the
same time
• Serial interfaces for a keyboard and a mouse or tablet
• Two serial lines with DEC-423 connectors for serial host
communication and printer support, like a traditional terminal
• A ThinWire Ethernet port to connect to an Ethernet network
• An optional RAM board that provides up to 3 megabytes of added
memory storage
The RAM board is user installable.
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Customizing Your Terminal
The VT1000 lets you check and control the settings of the terminal’s
operating features. You can
• Change individual feature settings.
• Recall factory-default settings or your own stored settings from
memory.
• Make temporary changes for the current session or store new settings
for all future sessions.
Chapter 7 describes how to customize your VT1000.
Compatibility with VT Series Terminals
The VT1000 can operate as a video text terminal when you want to log
in to a host system as you would with a conventional video terminal. You
can use the VT1000 as one of Digital’s VT320, VT220, VT102, VT101,
or VT100 text terminals. Chapter 5 describes the video terminal (VTE)
window and how to use it.
Character Sets
When you use video terminal (VTE) windows, you can choose different
character sets to match your computer system or software application
requirements. You can choose from:
• Two 8-bit multinational character sets—DEC Multinational or the
the ISO Latin Alphabet No. 1 set of the International Standards
Organization
• Several 7-bit national replacement character sets (NRCs) for Western
European languages
Chapter 5 describes how to choose characters sets.
Programming the VT1000 Terminal
The VT1000 video terminal (VTE) windows emulate Digital’s VT320 text
terminal. The VT320 Programmer Reference Manual explains the control
functions used to access the terminal’s video terminal (VTE) window
features. Chapter 10 of this user guide is a summary of VT1000 specific
control functions and commands. Programmers use these functions in
their applications.
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Installing Your Terminal
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to:
Prepare for installation.
Unpack, inspect, and check the terminal’s components.
Connect your terminal to a monitor, mouse, and keyboard.
Connect your terminal to a network.
Turn on your terminal.
Connect an optional printer, modem, or tablet.
Install an optional memory board.
Carefully read all installation instructions before you turn on the power.
Site Preparation
Before you install your VT1000 video terminal, make sure your computer
system has the necessary network hardware and system software to
support the terminal. See your system manager to make sure these
requirements are met.
For System Managers
System managers need to prepare the system for use with the VT1000
video terminal. Appendix D describes the required tasks.
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Network Hardware Support
The VT1000 video terminal requires one of the following physical
connections to connect to a host computer system:
ThinWire Lets the VT1000 operate with X window applications and multiple
connector text terminal sessions, using either the LAT or TCP/IP network
protocol. You must use the ThinWire connector to operate with X
window or DECwindows software.
Serial Lets the VT1000 connect to a single host or terminal server as a
line traditional text terminal.
System Software Support
The following table summarizes the system resources needed to open X
window sessions or video terminal (VTE) sessions:
Operating Communication
Operation System Protocol
Video terminal session VMS Version 4.0 LAT
UNIX (any version) TELNET (TCP/IP)
ULTRIX (any version) TELNET (TCP/IP)
UWS Version 2.2 LAT
X window session VMS Version 5.3-1 LAT
or higher
UNIX (any version) TCP/IP
TFTP (UDP) for font
service
UWS Version 2.1 TCP/IP
(includes ULTRIX TFTP (UDP) for font
Version 3.1) or higher service
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Selecting a Location
Use the following guidelines to select a good location for your terminal:
• Select a surface area that is large enough to hold your system box,
monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• Select a location near ac power outlets and communication connectors.
• Keep your terminal away from heaters, photocopiers, direct sunlight,
and abrasive particles.
• Do not block the air vents on the sides of the system box or place the
system box on its side. Blocking the air vents can cause the system to
overheat.
• To avoid screen glare, select a place where bright light will not reflect
off the monitor.
• Place your monitor so that the top line of the monitor display is at eye
level.
• Keep the air well circulated, to prevent excess heat and dust from
accumulating.
• Keep the temperature between 10° and 40° C (50° and 104° F), and
the relative humidity between 10% and 95%.
• Keep the area clean. Do not place food or liquid on or near your
terminal.
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Installation
Unpack and check the contents of each carton.
1. Look for external damage on the shipping cartons, such as dents,
holes or crushed corners.
2. Unpack the shipping cartons.
WARNING
If necessary, use two people to lift or move the monitor out of
the shipping carton. The approximate weight of the monitor
is
• VR150 monitor (380 mm/15 inch): 16 kg (36 lb)
• VR262 monitor (480 mm/19 inch): 18 kg (40 lb)
• VR315 monitor (380 mm/15 inch): 13 kg (29 lb)
• VR319 monitor (480 mm/19 inch): 27 kg (60 lb)
• VRE01 monitor (480 mm/19 inch): 8 kg (15 lb)
3. Make sure you have all the items shown in the following figure.
Carefully inspect the components for shipping damage. If you have
missing or damaged items, contact your sales representative and
delivery agent.
CAUTION
If you received optional memory boards, do not remove them
from the antistatic bag at this time. Static electricity can
damage memory boards.
4. Save the empty shipping cartons and packing material for repacking,
in case you move or relocate your terminal.
Install any optional memory first.
If you ordered additional memory for your terminal, go to the ‘‘Installing
Memory ’’ section at the end of this chapter. You should install memory
boards in the system box before proceeding.
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VT1000 Parts Checklist
1 Monitor: VR150, VR262, VR315, VR319, or VRE01
2 System box power cord
3 Monitor installation guide
4 System box
5 Mouse
6 DEC-423 communication cable
7 Monitor cable
8 Monitor power cord
9 Keyboard and legend strip
10 Ethernet cable and connector
11 EIA adapter (DEC-423 6-pin to 25-pin)
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13 Rear dress panel
Options (See ‘‘Installing Memory ’’ )
Memory controller board (comes with one SIMM card preinstalled)
SIMM card(s)
NOTE
If you receive three power cords (a short one and two long ones),
the second long power cord is not needed for this installation.
Place the system box on a level surface. Place the monitor
on top of the system box.
Leave enough room at the rear of the system box and monitor for
connecting cables.
WARNING
If necessary, use two people to lift or move the monitor.
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Connect the cables to the system box.
Perform the following steps to connect cables and prepare the system box
for use. The steps are keyed to the figures.
1 Connect one end of the monitor cable to the monitor and the other end
to the system box.
If you have a VR262 or VRE01 monitor, attach the cable-holding
fixture to the rear of the monitor before connecting the cable.
2 Set the monitor selection switch to match your monitor.
Monitor Switch Position
VR150 1
VR262 3
VR315 5
VR319 2
VRE01 3
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3 Connect the mouse or graphics tablet to the system box.
4 Connect the keyboard to the system box. Lower the keyboard’s legs
and install the legend strip for the top-row keys.
5 Serial printer port: If you have a printer or secondary host computer,
connect the printer or host to the system box.
6 Serial host port: If you have a primary host computer or terminal
server, connect the host or server to the system box.
7 Connect the ThinWire Ethernet cable’s T-connector to the system box.
Connect the other end of the cable to your local area network.
Serial Baud Rate For serial communication, the VT1000 line speed is
initially set to a baud rate of 9600. Use the setting that matches your
host system. To set the serial baud rate, see ‘‘Changing Your Host Port or
Printer Port Settings’’ in Chapter 7.
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8 Make sure the | /O power switches on the system box and monitor
are off (O). Then connect the long power cord to the system box and a
grounded electrical outlet.
9 Connect the short power cord to the monitor and the system box.
10 Route all cables under the dress panel. Then push the dress panel
onto the rear of the system box.
11 Turn the monitor’s | /O power switch on by pressing ( | ). Turn the
system box’s | /O power switch on by pressing ( | ).
The keyboard sounds a bell tone, and a pie graph gradually fills in as
the terminal performs its self-tests.
When the tests are done, the keyboard bell tone sounds again and the
VT1000 Terminal Manager window appears.
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Final steps . . .
• If you had problems with the installation, review the installation steps
carefully. If the problem continues, refer to Chapter 11.
• This is a good time to set the brightness, contrast, and viewing angle
of your monitor. See your monitor’s installation guide for instructions.
• If you installed optional RAM memory, use the procedure at the end
of this chapter to verify that the system recognizes the additional
memory.
Otherwise, the installation procedure is complete. You can go to Chapter 3
to begin using your VT1000 video terminal.
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Installing Memory
This section describes how to install memory boards in the system box.
You can install
• Additional random access memory (RAM)
• A new read-only memory (ROM) board containing updated firmware
The VT1000 video terminal comes with 1 megabyte of RAM memory. You
can add 1, 2, or 3 megabytes of optional RAM memory. Each megabyte
of optional memory comes on a 1-megabyte single in-line memory module
(SIMM) card. The SIMM cards install on the RAM memory controller
board.
Unpack and check the contents of the box.
• If you are installing additional RAM memory, you receive a
memory controller board with a 1-megabyte SIMM card installed. If
you ordered more than 1 megabyte of RAM memory, you also receive
one or two loose SIMM cards. Each SIMM card holds 1-megabyte
of RAM memory. You will install the SIMM cards on the memory
controller board later.
• If you are installing a ROM board, you receive a ROM board.
Carefully inspect the components for shipping damage. If you have any
missing or damaged items, contact your sales representative and delivery
agent.
CAUTION
The memory boards and the SIMM cards can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge. Handle the memory board by its cover or
strap. Handle the SIMM card by the side edges of the card.
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Remove the system box cover.
1. Use a grounding wrist strap and an antistatic mat to perform the
installation, if available. Otherwise, frequently touch the metal
chassis of the system box during installation, to neutralize any
existing static charges.
2. Turn the system box’s | /O power switch off (O).
3. Turn the monitor’s | /O power switch off (O).
4. Disconnect the two power cords from the rear of the system box.
5. Disconnect the monitor video cable from the rear of the monitor.
6. Remove the monitor from the top of the system box. You may need
two people.
7. Release the top cover of the system box by pressing in the two push
tabs on the side of the box with the power switch, as shown.
8. Slowly lift the top cover until you release the hinges on the other side
of the box. Then lift the top cover completely off the system box.
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Identify the components in the system box.
There are four major components in the system box. The memory
controller board is shown installed. SIMM cards install on the other
side of the memory controller board.
If you are installing optional RAM memory, go to the next section.
If you are installing a ROM board, go to the section ‘‘Installing the
ROM Board.’’
System Box Components
1 System logic board
2 RAM memory controller board
3 ROM board
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Installing the RAM Memory Controller Board
CAUTION
The memory controller board and the SIMM cards can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge. Handle the memory
controller board by its cover or strap. Avoid contact with any
components or circuitry within the system box.
If your system already has a memory controller board, remove it.
1. Release the standoff clips by gently pushing each clip away from the
board and lifting up on the edges of the board.
2. Grasp the strap of the memory controller board and pull up firmly to
release the memory controller board connector from the system logic
board.
3. Place the board on top of the power supply’s metal cover, with the
strap side down. You will use the metal cover as a work surface to
perform the SIMM board installation.
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Install the SIMM cards on the memory controller board.
If you ordered 1 megabyte of memory, you can skip this procedure. If you
ordered 2 or 3 megabytes of memory, you must install one or two SIMM
cards on the memory controller board.
1. Remove the new memory controller board and the one or two small
SIMM cards from the shipping bag.
2. Place them on top of the power supply’s metal cover, with the strap
side of the memory controller board facing down. Use the metal
cover as a work surface to install the SIMM cards. This prevents
electrostatic damage.
3. The memory controller board has one SIMM card preinstalled in the
connector labeled 2MB. Install the next SIMM card in the connector
labeled 3MB and the last SIMM card in the connector labeled 4MB,
as follows:
CAUTION
SIMM cards can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
Handle the SIMM card by the side edges of the card. Avoid
contact with the gold contact fingers on the card.
a. Insert the SIMM card into the connector at a 45-degree angle.
Face the components on the SIMM card toward the components
on the memory controller board. Line up the center key slot on
the SIMM card with the connector key on the memory controller
board.
b. Push down on the top of the SIMM card to securely seat the card
in the connector.
c. Raise the SIMM card into a standup position, until both sides of
the card lock into the connector tabs.
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To remove the SIMM card: Gently push outward on the tabs at the
sides of the connector. Tilt the SIMM card forward at a 45-degree angle,
toward the edge of the RAM board. Grasp the edges of the SIMM card
firmly and lift the card out of the connector.
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Install the memory controller board into the system box.
1. Grasp the strap of the memory controller board.
2. Carefully place the board on top of its connector and standoffs in the
system box. Use the standoffs as guides to align the connector on the
board with the connector in the system box.
3. Press down firmly on the board and its edges to seat the connector
and lock each of the four standoff clips.
4. Go to the section ‘‘Replace the system box cover.’’
NOTE
If you have problems, recheck the installation procedures
carefully. If the problem continues, contact Digital Customer
Services.
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Installing the ROM Board
CAUTION
The ROM board can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
Handle the ROM board by its cover or strap. Also avoid contact
with any components or circuitry in the system box.
Remove the old ROM board from your system box.
1. Release the standoff clips by gently pushing each clip away from the
board and lifting up on the edges of the board.
2. Grasp the strap of the ROM board and pull up firmly to release the
ROM board connector from the system logic board.
3. Place the board on top of the power supply’s metal cover, with the
strap side down.
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Install the new ROM board into the system box.
1. Remove the new ROM board from the box and shipping bag.
2. Grasp the strap of the new ROM board.
3. Carefully place the board on top of the ROM connector and standoffs
in the system box. Use the standoffs as guides to align the connector
on the board with the connector in the system box.
4. Press down firmly on the board and its edges to seat the connector
and lock each of the four standoff clips.
5. Continue to the next section to replace the system box cover.
Replace the system box cover.
1. From the rear of the system box, place the left side of the top cover
onto the hinge tabs in the left side of the system box.
2. Gently lower the right side of the top cover onto the system box. Make
sure the power connector frame slides into the slot behind the power
connectors.
3. Push down on the right side of the top cover until it snaps into the
two push tabs, locking it in place.
After Installing the Memory Controller Board or ROM Board...
If you are installing the VT1000 terminal, go back to the beginning of this
chapter and continue the installation procedure.
If not, perform the following steps:
1. Place the monitor on top of the system box. Leave enough room to
connect cables on the rear of the system box and monitor.
2. Connect the two power cords to the rear of the system box.
3. Connect the monitor video cable to the rear of monitor.
4. Turn on the system box’s | /O power switch by pressing ( | ).
5. Turn on the monitor’s | /O power switch by pressing ( | ).
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Verifying the Installation of Optional RAM Memory
The VT1000 Terminal Manager window should be displayed on your
screen.
Verify that the number on the right side of the Memory Remaining scale
displays the correct number of total megabytes in your system.
Standard + Optional = Number Displayed
1 megabyte 1 megabyte 2M
2 megabytes 3M
3 megabytes 4M
NOTE
If you have problems, recheck the installation procedures
carefully. If the problem continues, contact Digital Customer
Services.
The installation procedure for optional memory is complete.
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Getting Started
This chapter provides step-by-step procedures on how to begin using your
terminal with a host computer. The chapter also introduces some of the
VT1000 screens and menus.
If you are unfamiliar with using windows and a mouse, you may want to
read the information in Chapter 4 before continuing.
Before you start, you should set the terminal to use the desired display
language and keyboard type. By default, the terminal uses the English
language and the North American keyboard type.
You can use your VT1000 with the VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX operating
systems. You can open two types of sessions on these systems—a video
terminal session or X window session.
The chapter includes sections on:
• VT1000 Terminal Manager window
• Choosing the correct display language
• Choosing the correct keyboard type
• Opening a session on a VMS host system
• Opening a session on a UNIX or ULTRIX host system
• Ending a session
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VT1000 Terminal Manager Window
When you turn on the terminal, it displays the VT1000 Terminal Manager
window after running some self-tests. You use the VT1000 Terminal
Manager window to start every session. The menu bar of this window
contains the names of four pull-down menus: Session, Create, Customize,
and Print Screen.
In this chapter, you will use the Session menu. Chapter 6 provides
more details on how to use the VT1000 Terminal Manager. Chapter 7
describes how to customize the VT1000 Terminal Manager for your
working environment.
Choosing the Display Language
You can display the VT1000 Terminal Manager window, system messages,
and other menus in English, French, or German. The display language is
initially set to English.
To change the display language:
1. Turn on the terminal. The VT1000 Terminal Manager window
appears.
2. Point to the Customize menu name in the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s menu bar. Click and hold MB1 to pull down the Customize
menu.
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3. In the Customize menu, drag the pointer to the Language . . . menu
item. Release MB1. The Customize Language dialog box appears.
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4. In the Customize Language dialog box, click on the button next to
your language choice.
5. Click on the OK button to record your choice and dismiss the
Customize Language dialog box.
6. Save your setting so you do not have to enter it each time you turn on
the terminal.
• Pull down the Customize menu from the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s menu bar.
• Choose the Save Current Settings menu item.
Choosing the Correct Keyboard Type
The VT1000 has many keyboard types for different languages
and dialects. The terminal is initially set to work with the North
American/United Kingdom keyboard. If you have another keyboard,
you must change the setting.
To change the keyboard type:
1. Turn on the terminal. The VT1000 Terminal Manager window
appears.
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2. Point to the Customize menu in the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
menu bar. Click and hold MB1 to pull down the Customize menu.
3. In the Customize menu, drag the pointer to the Keyboard . . . menu
item. Release MB1. The Customize Keyboard dialog box appears.
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4. Turn the keyboard upside down and look for a label that specifies the
model number. The model number should be in a format similar to
LK401-xx or nn-nnnnn-xx. Use the xx value to choose your keyboard
type from the Keyboard Type scroll box.
For example, if you have a British keyboard and the model number is
LK401-AA, you choose LK401-AA British. (See Chapter 6 for details.)
5. In the Keyboard Type scroll box, click on the arrows until the
keyboard you want appears.
6. Click on the correct keyboard entry.
7. Click on the OK button to record your choice and dismiss the
Customize Keyboard dialog box.
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8. Save your setting so you do not have to enter it each time you turn on
the terminal.
• Pull down the Customize menu from the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s menu bar.
• Choose the Save Current Settings menu item.
Starting a Session on Your Host System
You can use your terminal to open sessions on the VMS, ULTRIX, or
UNIX operating systems.
You can run two types of sessions on a host computer with your terminal:
Video Terminal Sessions
You can use your VT1000 as a video text terminal. The VT1000
has a video terminal (VTE) window that lets you log in to a host
as you would on a conventional video terminal. The VT1000’s VTE
window offers the features of Digital’s VT320 terminal with some
enhancements.
X Window Sessions
To use an X window session, you log in to a host and use that host’s
X window software. In an X window session, you can use all the
applications and utilities provided in the X Window System.
You can run an X window session and a VTE session at the same time.
The X window session appears in one window, while the VTE session
appears in another. You can only run one X session at a time. You can
run several VTE sessions at a time.
The following sections show you how to:
• Start a video terminal or X window session on a VMS system.
• Start a video terminal or X window session on an ULTRIX or UNIX
system.
• Start a video terminal session using the serial host port.
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Starting a Video Terminal or X Window Session
on a VMS System
This section describes how to start a video terminal (VTE) or an X window
session on a VMS host system, using a local area transport (LAT).
If you are using the VT1000 for the first time, you will need to enter one
or more LAT group codes to begin either type of session. If you want to
begin an X window session, you will also need to enter a LAT font path.
Your system manager can provide you with the group codes and font path
for your network.
1. Turn on the terminal. The VT1000 Terminal Manager window
appears.
2. To connect to a host or service on the network, you need to enter and
save one or more LAT group codes in the terminal’s memory. If you
have already entered the group codes, go to step 6.
Point to the Customize menu name in the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s menu bar. Click and hold MB1 to pull down the Customize
menu.
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3. Drag the pointer to the LAT . . . menu item. Release MB1. The
Customize LAT dialog box appears.
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4. Enter a group code into the Customize LAT dialog box.
• Use your keyboard to enter the group code into the text entry
field.
• Click on the Add button. The new group code appears in the
Group Codes scroll box.
• Repeat this procedure for each group code you want to add.
• Click on the OK button to dismiss the Customize LAT dialog box.
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5. Save your group code(s) so you do not have to enter them each time
you turn on the terminal.
• Pull down the Customize menu from the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s menu bar.
• Choose the Save Current Settings menu item.
6. If you want to begin an X window session, you need to enter and save
a LAT font path. Some X applications require special character fonts
to run properly. A font path lets the terminal access these character
fonts from a host. If you have already entered a font path, go to step
9.
Pull down the Customize menu and choose the Font Path . . . menu
item. The Customize Font Path dialog box appears.
7. Enter a font path into the Customize Font Path dialog box.
• The LAT Font Path text entry field already has the word ROM
entered. Enter a comma (,) followed by a font host name and two
colons.
For example:
|ROM,BETA::
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• Click on the OK button to dismiss the Customize Font Path dialog
box.
You may have to wait several minutes before the message Set font
path succeeded appears in the Messages area of the VT1000 Terminal
Manager window. Sometimes it takes a few minutes for the terminal
to receive the message identifying the font path host. The terminal
retries every 30 seconds for 2.5 minutes. If the wait is too long, your
system manager may be able to increase the host’s multicast message
frequency.
8. Save the font path so you do not have to enter it each time you turn
on the terminal.
• Pull down the Customize menu.
• Choose the Save Current Settings menu item.
9. Point to the Create menu name in the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
menu bar. Click and hold MB1 to pull down the Create menu.
10. To begin a VTE session, choose the LAT Terminal Window . . .
menu item. The LAT Terminal Window Service Select dialog box
appears.
To begin an X window session, choose the LAT X Session . . . menu
item. The LAT X Session Service Select dialog box appears.
The two dialog boxes are similar. Here is the LAT Terminal Window
Service Select dialog box:
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11. Choose a host system and connect to it.
The names of the hosts you can access appear in the scroll box at the
top of the dialog box. The host names should correspond to the group
codes you have entered.
Step Result
1 Find the name Each time you click on the scroll bar, the scroll
of the host you box displays more host names if available.
want to log in to.
If necessary, click
on the scroll bar
to display more
names.
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Step Result
NOTE
You may have to wait several minutes before the host you want
appears. Click on the Update Known Services button to update the
scroll box. If the wait is too long, see your system manager.
2 Click on the name The host name becomes highlighted in the scroll
of the host you box and appears in the text entry field at the
want to log into. bottom of the window.
3 Click on the Add The host name is added to the Preferred
button. Services scroll box. You can add up to 4 hosts
that you frequently log in to.
4 Click on the Save The VT1000 saves the host names you added
button. to the Preferred Services scroll box, so you do
not have to enter them each time you turn your
terminal on.
5 In the Preferred The host is selected for connection.
Services scroll box,
click on the host
you want to connect
to.
6 Click on the A video terminal (VTE) window or X window
Connect button. login prompt appears. You may have to press
the Return key several times before the login
prompt appears.
12. Log in to the VTE host or X window session with the same username
and password you use for video terminal sessions. After you log in to
an X window session, the host-based session manager starts up.
Starting a Video Terminal or X Window Session
on an ULTRIX or UNIX System
This section describes how to start a video terminal (VTE) session or
an X window session on a UNIX or ULTRIX host system, using TCP/IP
TELNET or TCP/IP.
If you are using the VT1000 for the first time, you need the following
information before you begin a session:
• An IP address to assign to your terminal
• One or more names or IP addresses for the host(s) you want to connect
to
• A font path file (for X window sessions only)
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Your system manager can provide you with the IP addresses and a pointer
to a font path file.
1. Turn on the terminal. The VT1000 Terminal Manager window
appears.
2. Determine if you have to assign an IP address to your terminal.
• If BOOTP address resolution is available on your system, your
terminal can determine its own IP address at power-up. Ask your
system manager. If BOOTP is available, you can go to step 8.
• If BOOTP is not available, continue with step 4 to enter your
terminal’s IP address.
3. Point to the Customize menu name in the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s menu bar. Click and hold MB1 to pull down the Customize
menu.
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4. Drag the pointer to the TCP/IP . . . menu item. Release MB1. The
Customize TCP/IP dialog box appears.
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5. Enter an IP address and subnet mask.
• Enter your terminal’s IP address into the VT1000 IP Address
(manual) text entry field.
• Enter your IP subnet mask into the IP Subnet Mask text entry
field.
• Click on the OK button to dismiss the Customize TCP/IP dialog
box.
6. Save your IP address and subnet mask so you do not have to enter
them each time you turn on the terminal.
• Pull down the Customize menu from the VT1000 Terminal
Manager window.
• Choose the Save Current Settings menu item.
7. If you are starting a video terminal (VTE) session, go to step 11.
If you are starting an X window session, perform the following
steps to enter and save a font path in the VT1000 memory. If you
have already entered the font path, go to step 11.
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Some applications require special character fonts to run properly. A
font path lets the VT1000 access these character fonts. You need to
enter and save a font path in the terminal’s memory. Your system
manager can provide the font path for your VT1000.
To enter a font path, pull down the Customize menu and choose the
Font Path . . . menu item. The Customize Font Path dialog box
appears.
8. Enter a font path into the Customize Font Path dialog box.
• Click on the TFTP Font Path button under the Font Path
Selection title.
• The word ROM is already entered in the TFTP Font Path text entry
field. Enter a comma (,) a font host name or IP address, and a font
file specification. See your system manager for the information to
enter, if needed.
For example:
|ROM,123.45.67.89:/vt1000/100dpi/fonts.dir
--------------------------------------------
• Click on the OK button to dismiss the Customize Font Path
dialog box. A message appears in the Terminal Manager window
indicating the font path is being set.
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9. Save the font path so you do not have to enter it each time you turn
on the terminal.
• Pull down the Customize menu from the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s menu bar.
• Choose the Save Current Settings menu item.
10. Pull down the Create menu from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
menu bar.
11. Choose the TELNET Terminal Window . . . menu item. The
TELNET Terminal Window Host Select dialog box appears.
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12. Under the IP Address and optional host name title, enter the IP
address(es) or names of the host(s) you want to connect to. If your
system has Name Servers, only names are needed. Ask your system
manager.
• Click on one of the text entry fields under the IP Address and
optional host name title. A text cursor appears.
• Enter the name or IP address of the host you want to connect to.
Your system manager can provide you with IP addresses or names
for the hosts on your network.
• Click on the Save button to save the information you enter, so you
do not have to enter them each time you turn the terminal on.
• Click on the button next to the name of the host you want to
connect to.
13. Click on the Connect button. A video terminal (VTE) window
appears.
14. Log in to the host as you would on a conventional video terminal.
15. If you want to run an X window application:
• Enter the appropriate commands to enable your terminal to run
an X window application:
If you are using the C-shell
% setenv DISPLAY your_terminal’s_IP_address:0
If you are using the Bourne or Korn shell
$ DISPLAY=your_terminal’s_IP_address:0
$ export DISPLAY
• Begin an X window application by entering the appropriate
command. For example, the following command starts a DECterm
application:
$ dxterm
• You can also run the DECwindows session manager from your
ULTRIX host by entering one of the following commands:
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For UWS Version 2.1
$ dxsession -d your_terminal’s_IP_address:0
For UWS Version 2.2
$ dxsession
Starting a Video Terminal Session on the Serial Host Port
This section describes how to start a video terminal (VTE) session on a
VMS, UNIX, or ULTRIX host system if you use the serial host port.
1. Turn on the terminal. The VT1000 Terminal Manager window
appears.
2. Point to the Create menu name in the VT1000 Terminal Manager
window. Press and hold MB1 to pull down the Create menu.
3. Drag the pointer to the Terminal Window on Host Port menu item.
Release MB1. A video terminal (VTE) window appears.
4. Press the Return key until the login prompt appears.
5. Log in to the host as you would on a conventional video terminal.
Ending a Session
You can end a session at any point, by choosing the Quit menu item from
the Session menu of either the VT1000 Terminal Manager or the remote
session manager. In both cases, choosing Quit returns the terminal to its
initial start-up state.
End a session only after completing your work. When you end a session,
the terminal:
• Terminates all host connections.
• Deletes all windows on the screen.
• Performs a complete software reset.
• Displays the VT1000 terminal manager window.
To end your session:
1. Point to the Session menu name in the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
menu bar. Press and hold MB1 to pull down the menu.
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2. Click on the Quit menu item. A dialog box appears, asking you if you
really want to end the session.
• To end the session, click on the Yes button.
• To remain in the session, click on the No button.
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Using Your
VT1000 Video Terminal
44
Using Windows
This chapter describes how to use and manipulate VT1000 windows.
The chapter includes sections on:
• Using the mouse
• What are windows
• Selecting and manipulating windows
• Choosing items from pull-down menus
• Supplying information in dialog boxes
• Using scroll bars
DECwindows Differences
The windowing features of the VT1000 Terminal Manager are a subset
of the features available in the DECwindows window manager. The
following features of the DECwindows window manager are not available:
• Ability to lock stacked windows in place
• Animation of icons shrinking or expanding
• Control of icon positions in the icon box
• Icon box pop-up menu
• Ability to control which window gets input focus when you expand
icons (The expanded icon automatically gets input focus.)
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Before You Start
When you work with windowing applications, you use your mouse to
perform many operations—from making menu selections to manipulating
windows on the screen.
Using the Mouse
Your mouse lets you move quickly and easily through windowing
applications. You simply point to an object on your screen and click a
button. The mouse has three buttons:
MB1 (mouse button 1) on the left
MB2 in the middle
MB3 on the right
This button arrangement normally suits right-handed users. If you are
left-handed, you can reverse the position of MB1 and MB3 by changing
the Button Arrangement setting in the Customize Pointer dialog box
(Chapter 7).
MB2
MB1 MB3
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In X window applications, you can perform six basic actions with the
mouse.
Point Move the mouse on your desk. This moves the cursor to
where you want the next action to occur.
Click Quickly press and release MB1. You should hear and
feel a faint click.
Press Point to a menu name or other item where you want the
action to occur. Without moving the mouse, press and
hold MB1. If you are pointing at a menu name, pressing
MB1 pulls down a menu and keeps it down until you
release MB1.
Drag Press and hold MB1, move the pointer, and release
MB1. For example, you drag a window outline to move
it to another place on your screen. To cancel a drag in
progress, click MB3 before releasing MB1. If you are
displaying a pull-down menu, cancel the drag by moving
the pointer outside the menu.
Double click Point to the object and click MB1 twice in quick
succession.
Shift click Point to the object. Press and hold the Shift key and
click MB1. Then release the Shift key.
You will get a chance to practice these movements when you open your
first session.
What Are Windows?
A window is an area on your screen that represents all or part of an
application. You can use windows to view several applications at once.
You can move windows on the screen, organizing information for easier
use. The video terminal (VTE) window is one of several windows available
on your VT1000 terminal.
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Title Bar
Menu Bar
Work
Area
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• The title bar at the top identifies the window.
• The menu bar below the title bar lets you choose the application’s
commands.
• The work area displays the application’s text and graphics.
Using Windows
This section describes the basic techniques for manipulating windows,
including
• Selecting windows
• Moving windows
• Changing the size of windows
• Shrinking windows to icons and reexpanding them
• Working with stacked windows
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Selecting Windows
The VT1000 video terminal lets you open several windows on the screen.
When you have several windows open at one time, you give one window
input focus by selecting it. Only one window can have input focus at a
time. Input focus allows you to enter information from your keyboard or
mouse into the window.
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To select a window:
1. Point to any location in the window or title bar.
2. Click MB1.
The window’s title bar becomes highlighted to indicate it has input focus.
Any text you type appears in this window, if your application allows text
entry. When you select another window, the first window’s title bar is no
longer highlighted.
Moving Windows
You use the title bar to move the windows on your screen. Windows can
overlap one another. If one window partially obscures another, you may
want to arrange them so that each is completely visible.
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Title Bar
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To move a window:
1. Point to the window’s title bar.
2. Press and hold MB1.
An outline of the window appears.
3. Drag the pointer to the new location.
4. Release MB1.
If the window was partially obscured by other windows, it pops to the
top of the stack of windows and is given input focus.
To cancel a window-moving operation in progress, click another
mouse button before releasing MB1. The outline disappears, and the
window does not move.
Changing the Size of Windows
You can make windows larger, to display more information. Or you can
make windows smaller, so you can view several applications. To change a
window’s size, you use the window’s resize button.
Resize Button
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To change the size of a window:
1. Point to the window’s resize button.
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2. Press and hold MB1.
The pointer changes into a resize cursor.
3. Drag the resize cursor until the window is the size you want.
To make the window larger, drag the resize cursor beyond the window
border and release MB1.
To make the window smaller, drag the resize cursor beyond the
window border and then back in.
4. Release MB1.
You can change the size of a window in one dimension (height or width)
or in both dimensions.
• To change the size in one dimension, drag the resize cursor across
one border of the window. As long as you cross only one border, the
outline that follows the resize cursor changes in only one dimension.
• To change the size in both dimensions, drag the resize cursor across
two adjacent borders.
• If you drag the resize cursor through two opposite borders, the first
border you crossed returns to its original location and the other border
becomes an outline that follows the resize cursor.
To cancel a window-resizing operation in progress, click another
mouse button before releasing MB1. The outline disappears, and the
window remains at its original size.
Shrinking Windows to Icons
When you start an application, its icon appears in the Icon Box. The Icon
Box is a short window that stretches across the top of the screen. While
the application is on your screen, its icon is dimmed.
If you want to run an application in the background, you can shrink its
window to an icon. The icon in the Icon Box becomes bold.
Shrinking a window frees up space on your screen to run other
applications. The application continues to run in memory and remains
easily accessible, but does not take up any room on your screen. The
application’s processes continue to execute while the application is stored
as an icon.
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To shrink a window to an icon:
1. Point to the window’s shrink-to-icon button.
2. Click MB1.
The window closes and its bolded icon appears in the Icon Box.
You cannot shrink the Icon Box to an icon.
When you start and stop many applications, the Icon Box may develop
gaps where icons used to be. You can rearrange the remaining icons.
To rearrange icons in the icon box:
1. Point to the icon box’s shrink-to-icon button.
2. Click MB1.
The icons are rearranged to remove gaps and overlaps.
Expanding Icons to Windows
When you expand an application’s icon, you open a window for that
application. If you already have more than one window open, the new
window is placed on top of the stack of overlapping windows. If the
window accepts text entry, the window is given input focus.
To expand an icon to a window:
1. Point to the icon in the Icon Box.
2. Click MB1.
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Stacking Overlapping Windows
You do not have to move a window to see its entire contents. When
windows are overlapping, you can push the top window to the bottom
of the stack by clicking on the window’s push-to-back button. The next
window is then fully visible.
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To push the top window to the bottom of a stack:
1. Point to the top window’s push-to-back button.
2. Click MB1.
If you try this repeatedly with three or more windows, you can see that
the windows cycle through the stacking order. The lower windows move
up one position in the stack each time you move the top window to the
bottom of the stack.
Choosing Items from Pull-Down Menus
The menu bar of a window lists the names of menus for that application.
When you press MB1 on a menu name, the menu is pulled down from the
menu bar.
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Some pull-down menus list commands. Others list the names of items
you can work with. If a menu item is followed by three periods ( . . . ), a
dialog box will be displayed when you choose that item.
To choose an item from a pull-down menu:
1. On the menu bar, point to the menu name you want to display.
2. Press and hold MB1 to highlight the menu name and pull down the
menu.
3. While holding MB1, drag the pointer to the menu item.
4. Release MB1.
If you change your mind while looking at a pull-down menu, drag the
pointer outside the menu and release MB1. The menu disappears and no
action is taken.
Supplying Information in Dialog Boxes
Windowing applications display a dialog box when they need more
information from you to carry out a task. Dialog boxes offer various
ways to supply information. In some dialog boxes, you need to enter text.
In others, you click MB1 on a button to change a setting. Some dialog
boxes display settings you chose earlier.
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Option
Button
Text
Entry
Field
Scale
Push
Button
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Text entry field A vertical line text cursor shows you where the text you
type will appear. What you type appears to the left of the
text cursor. Use the < x key to delete typing mistakes. Use
the and 
keys to move within the text.
For dialog boxes with multiple text entry fields (such as
Security), you can move between fields by:
• Clicking on each field with MB1.
• Pressing Tab to advance to the next field in the
window.
• Pressing Return to advance to the next field in the set.
Option buttons Clicking on an option button selects one option from a
group.
Toggle buttons Clicking on a square toggle button turns a setting on or off.
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Scale Scales are often used to supply a numeric value. You drag
a slider in the scale. The arrow in the slider points to the
current value.
Push buttons Clicking on a rectangular push button (such as OK,
Apply, or Cancel) tells an application what to do with
the information you supplied in the dialog box.
Push buttons with The double outline indicates a default option. You can
double outlines choose a default option by simply pressing Return or by
clicking on the push button. Default options are those
you will choose most frequently. The defaults can change,
depending on the selections being made. Usually, the OK
button is the default option in a dialog box.
OK push button Records your choices and dismisses the dialog box.
Apply push button Records your choices without dismissing the dialog box.
Cancel push Dismisses the dialog box without changing any settings.
button If you made any changes without applying them, clicking
on the Cancel button prevents those changes from taking
effect.
Moving and Changing Settings in a Dialog Box
Here are the methods for moving in text entry fields and for changing text
entries, button settings, and scales in a dialog box.
To move . . . Press . . .
Forward between text fields. Tab or Return
Backward between text fields. Shift Tab
To the next word. Shift 
To the previous word. Shift
To the beginning of the line. F12 or Ctrl H
To the end of the line. Shift F12 or Ctrl E
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To delete . . . Press . . .
The characters to the left of the cursor, up to and F13 or Ctrl J
including the beginning of the word.
The characters to the right of the cursor, up to Shift F13
and including the end of the word.
The character to the left of the cursor and move <x
all text to the right of the deleted character one
space to the left.
The character to the right of the cursor and move Shift <x
all text to the right of the deleted character one
space to the left.
All characters to the start of the line. Ctrl U
To . . . Do this . . .
Refresh the window. Press Ctrl R .
Change an option or toggle button setting. Point to the option or toggle
button and click MB1.
Change the numeric value on a scale. Drag the slider left or right
on the scale, or point to a
location on the scale and
click MB1.
Using Scroll Bars
Some windows have scroll bars that let you view text or graphics that do
not fit in the window. A scroll bar has stepping arrows at either end of
the scroll region. The slider represents your relative position in the list or
file. If the slider is at the top of the scroll region, the beginning of the list
is visible. If the slider is at the bottom of the scroll region, the end of the
list is visible.
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Stepping
Arrow
Slider
Scroll
Region
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The size of the slider tells you how much of the list the window is
displaying. If the slider is as large as the scroll region, the complete
list is displayed. If the slider is small, only part of the list is displayed.
The smaller the slider, the larger the list. Using scroll bars: You can
scroll a line at a time, a window at a time, or to a selected point.
To scroll . . . Do this . . .
One line at a time. Click MB1 on the stepping arrow at either
end of the scroll bar.
Forward one window of text at a Point to the scroll region below the slider
time. and click MB1.
Backward one window of text at a Point to the scroll region above the slider
time. and click MB1.
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To scroll . . . Do this . . .
Continuously, one line at a time. Press and hold MB1 on the stepping arrow
at either end of the scroll bar.
Continuously, one window of text Press and hold MB1 in the scroll region.
at a time.
To another location in the list or Drag the slider to a point in the scroll
file. region that you think corresponds to the
location you want to see. For example, if
the slider is at the top of the scroll region,
you are viewing the beginning of the list
or file.
To cancel the drag, click another mouse
button before releasing MB1.
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Using Video Terminal (VTE) Windows
For some jobs, you may want to log in to a host system as you would on a
conventional video terminal. The VT1000 terminal lets you open a video
terminal (VTE) window. The VTE window offers the features of Digital’s
VT320 terminal with some enhancements. This chapter describes the
video terminal (VTE) window and how to use it.
When you use a VTE window, you use the keyboard to interact with the
host system. You can have several VTE windows on the screen at the
same time, running different applications in each window. You can use
your mouse to move between windows.
This chapter describes how to:
• Clear or reset the VTE window.
• Copy and paste information.
• Customize the VTE window settings
VTE Window Format
Chapters 3 and 6 describe how to start a video terminal session. The VTE
window looks like this:
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Title Bar
Menu Bar
Main Text
Display Area
Host−
Writable
Status Line
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• The title bar identifies this window as a VTE window. VTE windows
are numbered in the order that you open them. The title also includes
the number of rows and columns available in the window. You can
change this setting.
• The menu bar displays the names of the three pull-down menus
available from the VTE window:
Commands Edit Customize
• The main text display area is your working area, similar to a video
terminal screen. You interact with host applications in this area.
By default, the size of this area is 24 lines by 80 columns. You can
change the size by using the Customize menu in this window.
• If enabled, the host-writable status line lets host applications
display messages to the user. A solid line separates the status
line from the main text display area. By default, the status line is
disabled.
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Clearing, Resetting, or Leaving the Session
The Commands menu lets you clear, reset, or quit the VTE window. You
pull down the Commands menu from the VTE window’s menu bar. The
Commands menu looks like this:
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From the Commands menu, you can perform the following functions:
Clear Display
Choosing this item clears the contents of the current VTE window.
Clear Communications
Choosing this item performs the following actions:
• Cancels any print operation in progress.
• Cancels any escape sequence, control sequence, control string, or
character string processing in progress.
• Clears the keyboard buffer.
• Clears the receive buffer.
Reset Terminal
Choosing this item sets several terminal operating features to their
default settings.
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Resets . . . To . . .
Cursor mode Visible.
Insert/replace mode Replace.
Origin mode Upper left of window, independent of margins.
Autowrap mode Off.
Keyboard action mode Unlocked.
Keypad mode Numeric.
Cursor key mode Normal.
Top margin Line 1.
Bottom margin The bottom line in the window.
Quit
Choosing this item removes the VTE window, but does not end the process
on the host. This action is similar to disconnecting a serial terminal
session on a LAT DECserver. A VMS process will linger for 30 minutes by
default. (Your system manager can change that time.) During that time,
you can create another VTE window to the same host and reconnect to
the same process.
The correct way to terminate a LAT or TELNET VTE window is to log out
of the host system. When you log out, the window disappears.
On a serial line connection, you must both log out and then quit the VTE
window. If you do not log out before quitting, an unauthorized user can
create another window on your terminal and connect to your process
without a password.
Copying and Pasting Text
You can copy and paste text in a window. You can also copy and paste
text from one window to another. To copy and paste text, you use the
Edit menu. You pull down the Edit menu from the VTE window’s menu
bar. The Edit menu looks like this:
You can copy and paste text between VTE windows and application windows

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From the Edit menu, you can perform the following functions:
Copy
Choosing this item places the currently selected text into the terminal’s
copy buffer. You can also use the Select All menu item to select the
complete window.
Paste
Choosing this item sends the contents of the terminal’s copy buffer to the
host application as if it were typed on the keyboard.
Select All
Choosing this item places all of the window’s text into the terminal’s copy
buffer. You can also use the Copy menu item to place selected text into
the copy buffer.
Host Synchronization Required
Copying and pasting large amounts of data requires that the host system
be set to send XON/XOFF synchronization characters. This action
prevents data overruns or overflows when the contents of the paste
buffer is sent to the host.
Before you use the copy and paste features, enter one of the following
commmands:
On a VMS system
$ SET TERMINAL/HOSTSYNC
On an ULTRIX system
$ stty ixoff ixon
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Selecting Text to Copy
You can select text a word, a line, or a block at a time. A block can be
a single character or any number of contiguous characters, up to the
complete window. You can also use the Select All menu item in the Edit
menu to select the complete window.
To select a block of text:
1. Point to the start of the block.
2. Press and hold MB1, then drag the pointer to the end of the block.
3. Release MB1 to indicate the end of the block.
4. In the Edit menu, click on the Copy menu item.
To select a single word:
1. Point to the word.
2. Double click MB1 to select the word.
3. In the Edit menu, click on the Copy menu item.
To select a line of text:
1. Point to the line.
2. Triple click MB1 to select the line.
3. In the Edit menu, click on the Copy menu item.
To select a window:
1. Point to the window.
2. Quadruple click MB1 to select the window.
3. In the Edit menu, click on the Copy menu item.
Pasting Text
After you have selected text and stored it in the copy buffer, you can
send the text to a host system. You can paste the text into the same VTE
window, or into a different VTE window.
To paste text:
1. Place the cursor where you want to copy the text.
2. Choose the Paste menu item in the Edit menu. The terminal copies
the text to the cursor position.
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Using QuickCopy
QuickCopy lets you paste text without storing it in the copy buffer. There
are two ways to use QuickCopy:
Method 1:
1. Select the text as described in ‘‘Selecting Text to Copy’’.
2. Place the cursor where you want to paste the text.
3. Press and release MB3. If you accidentally move the mouse before
releasing MB3, method 2 is activated.
Method 2
1. Place the cursor where you want to paste the text.
2. Point to the start of the text you want to copy.
3. Press and hold MB3. Drag the pointer to the end of the text to be
copied. Release MB3 to copy the selected text to the cursor position.
You can use QuickCopy to copy text from one VTE window to another by
moving the input focus to another window, then clicking MB3.
Copy and Paste Functions Disabled by Some Applications
If an application running in a VTE window supports positioning of its own
pointer or cursor from the mouse, the copy and paste functions may not
work. See your application’s documentation.
One example is the VMS text processing utility (TPU). To disable mouse
input to TPU, use the following command:
TPU SET (MOUSE,OFF)
Customizing the VTE Window
You can set many features of the VTE window to your personal preference
by using the Customize menu in the VTE window’s menu bar. This
menu is similar to the Customize menu in the VT1000 Terminal Manager
window (Chapter 7). The VTE window offers functions similar to Digital’s
VT320 terminal, with some enhancements.
From the VTE’s Customize menu, you can change
• Window settings, such as the number of rows and columns displayed
• Display settings, such as the cursor style and background color
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• General operating settings, such as the terminal’s operating mode and
character set selection
• Keyboard settings, such as the warning bell and the auto repeat
function for keys
• National replacement character sets (NRCs), if you use 7-bit character
sets
Applications May Customize Some Settings
Some applications that you use may also set certain window features.
Programmers can use control sequences in their applications to customize
most VTE features from the host system. The VT1000 supports most
VT320 controls (Chapter 10). This type of customization provides more
control to individual applications.
ReGIS and Sixel Graphics
VTE windows emulate the VT320 terminal, which is a text-only terminal.
However, you can use ReGIS and sixel graphics on the VT1000, through
the DECterm application under DECwindows. ReGIS is a graphics
instruction set.
Note that there will be some limitations in the appearance of applications
designed to use ReGIS, when displayed on the VT1000. The effect is
similar to displaying the same graphics in DECterm on a one-plane
workstation.
Feature Settings for New Windows
The VT1000 holds one complete set of feature settings in nonvolatile
memory. When you open a new window, the terminal uses these settings
to initialize the window.
Displaying the Customize Menu
Pull down the Customize menu from the VTE window’s menu bar. The
Customize menu looks like this:
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Choosing any menu item displays a dialog box for that item. The
following sections describe each dialog box.
Each dialog box has three push buttons for recording or dismissing new
settings:
Click
on . . . To . . .
OK Record new settings and dismiss the dialog box.
Apply Record new settings without dismissing the dialog box.
Cancel Dismiss the dialog box without changing any settings. If you made
any changes without applying them, clicking on the Cancel button
cancels those changes.
Saving and Recalling Settings
If you make changes to settings, you can save them for use in all future
VTE windows. If you do not save your new settings, they are lost when
you end your current session.
If you make temporary changes to settings, you can recall the factory-
default settings or the last settings you saved.
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To save or recall settings, use the following menu items from the
Customize menu:
Choose . . . To . . .
Use Last Saved Settings Recall the last VTE settings you saved.
Choose this menu item if you want to reset
any features that you changed temporarily,
but did not save.
Use System Defaults Recall the VT1000 factory-default settings for
VTE from read-only memory and from the host
system defaults, if available.
Save Current Settings Save the VTE settings you just changed, so
you can use them in all future sessions.
Some new settings do not take effect until you end your current session
and begin another one.
Changing Your VTE Window Settings
To change your VTE window settings, select the Window... menu item in
the VTE Customize menu. The Customize VTE Window dialog box looks
like this:
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You can change the following features in the Customize VTE Window
dialog box:
Auto Resize Terminal
If the size of a terminal window changes, the terminal normally adjusts
the number of display rows and columns to match the window’s size. You
can turn this feature off or on by clicking on the Auto Resize Terminal
button.
Default: off
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Terminal Size
You can choose the number of rows and columns each VTE window uses.
Normally, VTE windows use 24 rows by 80 columns to display data. There
are two ways to change the number of rows and columns:
• Click on the Rows and Columns text entry fields under Terminal Size,
then enter the desired settings. You can use from 1 to 99 rows and
from 9 to 254 columns.
• Click on the desired number: 24 or 36 rows, 80 or 132 columns.
Default: 24 rows 80 columns
Big Font, Little Font
Use the Big Font setting with monitors that have 100 dot/inch screens
(such as the VR150, VR315, and VR319). Use the Little Font setting with
monitors that have a 75 dot/inch screen (such as the VR262).
To choose the Big or Little Font, click on the appropriate button.
Default: Big Font
Normal Font, Condensed Font
Normally, the terminal displays characters in a font suitable for the
display width—80 or 132 columns. You can also choose to use the normal
font or condensed font at all times, by clicking on the Normal Font
(80 Columns) button or Condensed Font (132 Characters) button. The
condensed font lets you display more characters in a small window.
Default: Normal/80, Condensed/132
Window Title
You can choose a unique title for each VTE window you open. The default
title is VTE n, where n is the number of the window. To enter a title,
click on the Window Title text entry field. The title can have up to 30
characters. If you add the # symbol, the window size (rows and columns)
also appears in the title.
Default: VTE n #
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Icon Name
You can choose a unique icon name for each VTE window you use. To
enter a name, click on the Icon Name text entry field. The name can have
up to 30 characters.
If the icon name overlaps another icon, you can rearrange the icons by
clicking on the Icon Box shrink-to icon button.
Default: VTE n
Changing Your VTE Display Settings
To change your VTE display settings, select the Display... menu item in
the VTE Customize menu. The Customize VTE Display dialog box looks
like this:
You can change the following settings in the Customize VTE Display
dialog box:
Auto Wrap
Normally, text does not automatically wrap to the next line when the
cursor reaches the right margin in the window. Click on the Auto Wrap
toggle button to select whether or not text automatically wraps to the
next line.
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Default: off
Display Cursor
Normally, the text cursor appears in the VTE window as a block or
underline character. Click on the Display Cursor toggle button to select
whether or not to display a text cursor.
Default: on
Cursor Blink
Normally, the text cursor blinks. Click on the Cursor Blink toggle button
to select whether the text cursor blinks or remains steady in the VTE
window.
Default: Cursor Blink (on)
Text and Window Background
Normally, the VTE window displays dark text with a light background.
You can change the window to display light text on a dark background by
clicking on the Light Text, Dark Background button.
Default: Light Text, Dark Background
Status Display
Normally, the VTE window does not display a status line. You can choose
to display a host status line by clicking on the Host Status Display button.
The host status display is a line at the bottom of the window where the
host application can display messages.
Default: No Status Display
Cursor style
Normally, the terminal uses a solid block cursor to indicate the active
position. You can choose an underline character for the cursor by clicking
on the Underline Cursor button.
Default: Block Cursor
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Changing Your VTE General Operating Features
To change general operating settings, select the General . . . menu item
from the VTE Customize menu. The Customize VTE General dialog box
appears:
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From the Customize VTE General dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Newline
This toggle button determines whether or not the Return key moves the
cursor to a new line. Normally, pressing the Return key sends a carriage
return character, but does not move the cursor to a new line. When
you click on the Newline toggle button, pressing Return sends a carriage
return and a line feed. Some non-Digital applications use the Newline
feature.
Default: off
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Lock UDKs
You can choose whether or not the host system can change user-defined
key (UDK) definitions. Normally, the host can change UDK definitions.
When you click on the Lock UDKs toggle button, the host cannot change
UDK definitions.
Default: off
Lock User Features
You can choose whether or not the host system can change the settings of
certain customized features that users often set to their own preference,
including Column Mode, Display Background, and Auto Repeat.
Normally, the host can change these user features. When you click on
the Lock User Features toggle button, the host cannot change these
features.
Default: off
Local Echo
You can choose whether or not to send the data typed at the keyboard to
both the host system and the terminal. Normally, data is sent only to the
host, which can then send the data back to the terminal.
Default: off
Cursor Keys
Normally, the arrow keys send standard ANSI cursor control sequences.
Clicking on Appl Cursor Keys lets the arrow keys send application-specific
control sequences.
Default: Normal Cursor Keys
8-Bit Multinational or 7-Bit NRCS Characters
You can select the type of characters the terminal uses, 8-bit
multinational or 7-bit national replacement characters.
Normally, the terminal uses 8-bit multinational characters. This setting
supports most of today’s computing environments. There are two
multinational character sets available—the DEC Multinational character
set and the ISO Latin Alphabet No. 1 character set. Both sets consist of
the ASCII character set and their own supplemental set. To choose one
of the multinational character sets, you choose their supplemental set by
using the UPSS buttons in this dialog box.
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Clicking on the 7-Bit NRCS Characters button lets the terminal use one
of several national replacement character sets. This setting is useful
in computing environments that are restricted to 7 bits. NRC sets are
7-bit character sets for the major Western European languages. When
you choose this setting, the terminal uses the NRC set that matches
the current Keyboard Type chosen in the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
Customize Keyboard dialog box (Chapter 7), by default. You can also
choose the individual NRC set by using the 7-Bit NRCS Selection menu
item from the VTE Customize menu.
Default: 8-bit Multinational Characters
Terminal ID
The VT1000 terminal sends the host system a terminal identification
(ID) message to let the host know specific operating characteristics of the
terminal. Normally, the terminal sends an ID of VT1000. You can choose
which terminal ID the VT1000 sends to the host. The terminal ID is also
called the device attributes response.
Default: VT1000 ID
Numeric Keypad
Normally, the keys on the numeric keypad send the number or
punctuation mark shown on the keys (using ASCII codes). Clicking
on the Application Keypad button lets the numeric keypad keys send
control sequences used with some applications.
Default: Numeric Keypad
User-Preferred Supplemental Set (UPSS)
If you choose the 8-Bit Multinational Characters button in this dialog
box, you can choose one of two supplemental character sets to use—DEC
Supplemental or ISO Latin 1 Supplemental. Both character sets feature
special characters used in the major European languages. The ISO Latin-
1 set includes a few more characters that are not included in the DEC
Supplemental set.
Normally, the terminal uses the UPSS ISO Latin 1 Supplemental
set. Click on the UPSS DEC Supplemental button to use the DEC
Supplemental set.
Default: UPSS ISO Latin 1
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Terminal Mode
You can choose the terminal’s operating mode. The VT1000 terminal
can emulate the responses of VT52, VT100, VT200, or VT300 series text
terminals to text and control functions sent from the host system. In
either VT300 mode, the VT1000 accepts both 7 and 8-bit controls from the
host.
Normally the terminal uses VT300 7-Bit Controls. In 7-bit controls mode,
the VT1000 sends 7-bit controls and 8-bit graphic characters to the host.
Use this mode with VT300 and VT200 applications that use 7-bit control
characters.
In 8-bit controls mode, the VT1000 can send 8-bit controls and 8-bit text
characters to the host. This mode supports VT300 and VT200 8-bit text
applications.
VT100 mode lets the terminal run applications that require VT100
compatibility.
VT52 mode lets the terminal run VT52 applications.
Default: VT300 7-Bit Controls
Answerback Message
Normally, the terminal sends an answerback message to the host system
after making a connection. To enter an answerback message, click on the
Answerback Message text entry field. Your message can have up to 30
characters. )
The terminal sends this message to the host system when (1) you type Ctrl
Break , or (2) the host requests the message by sending an ENQ character.
Host requests do not affect screen data or require a user response.
Conceal Answerback Message
You can conceal your answerback message by clicking on the Conceal
Answerback Message button. When you conceal the message, you cannot
see the message in the Customize VTE General dialog box.
Default: off
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Changing Your VTE Keyboard Features
To change keyboard settings used with VTE windows, choose the
Keyboard . . . menu item from the VTE Customize menu. The Customize
VTE Keyboard dialog box appears:
From the Customize VTE keyboard dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Warning Bell
Normally, a warning bell sounds whenever the terminal receives a bell
(BEL) character from the host application. You can turn this feature off
or on by clicking on the Warning Bell toggle button.
Default: on
Margin Bell
The terminal can sound a bell when the cursor approaches the right
margin. Normally, the margin bell feature is turned off. You can turn this
feature on or off by clicking on the Margin Bell toggle button.
Default: off
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Auto Repeat
Normally, most keys on the keyboard automatically repeat when you hold
them down. You can turn this feature off or on by clicking on the Auto
Repeat toggle button. The Help and Do keys never autorepeat.
The VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize Keyboard dialog box also has
an auto repeat feature. If that feature is disabled, the auto repeat feature
remains off regardless of the setting of the Auto Repeat button in the
Customize VTE Keyboard dialog box, or host software customized settings
(including remote session managers).
Default: on
Ctrl/Q, Ctrl/S = Hold
Normally, pressing Ctrl S prevents data from scrolling in a VTE window.
Pressing Ctrl Q allows scrolling to resume in the window.
You can turn this feature off or on by clicking on the Ctrl/Q, Ctrl/S = Hold
toggle button. If you turn the feature off, pressing Ctrl S or Ctrl Q have no
effect on scrolling.
Default: on
< x key
Normally, pressing the <x key sends a delete (DEL) character to the host
application.
When you click on the <x Backspace button, the <x key sends a
backspace (BS) character.
Default: < x Delete
,< and .> Keys Send ,, and ..
Normally, the ,< sends a < character when shifted, and the .> key sends
a > character. You can choose to have the ,< key always send a comma
and the .> key always send a period, whether the keys are shifted or
unshifted. You can turn this feature on or off by clicking on the ,< and .>
Keys Send ,, and .. toggle button. (Applies only to the North American,
British, and Dutch keyboards.)
Default: off
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Tilde Key
You can choose to send an escape (ESC) character when you press the
tilde ‘ or Shift ~ keys. Normally, pressing ‘ key sends a ‘ character
to the host, and pressing Shift ~ sends a ~ character. You can turn the
ESC feature on or off by clicking on the ‘~ Key Sends ESC toggle button.
(Applies only to the North American, British, and Dutch keyboards.)
Default: off
Angle Bracket Key
You can choose to send a ‘ character when you press the < key and a ~
character when you press the (Shift) > keys. Normally, pressing < sends a
< character to the host. Pressing Shift > sends a > character. You can turn
this feature on or off by clicking on the <> Key Sends ‘~ toggle button.
(Applies only to the North American, British, and Dutch keyboards.)
Default: off
Choosing National Replacement Character Sets
You can use 8-bit multinational character sets or 7-bit national
replacement character (NRC) sets with VTE windows. You should use
the type of character set that matches your computing environment. To
choose the type of character set, use the General... menu item from the
VTE Customize menu.
When you choose to use 7-bit character sets, the terminal uses the NRC
set that matches the current Keyboard Type chosen in the VT1000
Terminal Manager’s Customize Keyboard dialog box (Chapter 7), by
default. You can also choose an NRC set from the 7-Bit NRCS Selection
menu item from the VTE Customize menu. The Customize 7-Bit NRCS
Selection dialog box looks like this:
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The scroll box lists all the NRC sets available. To choose an NRC set for
the current VTE window, click on a set in the scroll box and then click on
the OK button.
NOTE
The NRC set you select should match the Keyboard Type chosen
in the Customize Keyboard dialog box.
Printing from a Video Terminal Window
To change print settings used with VTE windows, choose the Printer . . .
menu item from the VTE Customize menu. The Customize VTE Printer
dialog box appears:
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From the Customize VTE Printer dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Printer Mode
You can select from three printing modes:
• Normal
• Auto Print
• Controller
Normal Mode: Printing Text on the Screen In normal mode, your VTE
window displays text on the screen as on a typical text terminal. You can
send all or part of the text in a VTE window to the printer. To print the
screen press the F2 (Print) key.
Auto Print: Printing from the Host System In this mode, the VT1000 sends
the current display line to the printer when the cursor moves to the next
line after a line feed, form feed, vertical tab, or autowrap. Auto print
mode lets you print each line of text as it is received from the host.
To turn auto print mode on or off, press Ctrl F2 (Print). You return to
normal print mode when you leave auto print mode.
You can still perform printing functions with the F2 (Print) key in auto
print mode.
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Controller Mode: Letting the Host Control the Printer In this mode, the host
system can send text directly to the printer, without displaying the text
on the terminal’s screen. You cannot select this mode from the keyboard.
Applications select this mode by using VT320 programming functions.
If you click on the 2-Way Printer Port button in the Customize Printer
Port dialog box (Chapter 7), you can also display the text on the screen.
The terminal sends characters received at the printer port back to the
host.
The F2 (Print) key does not work in printer controller mode.
Default: Normal
Print Extent Mode
Normally, the VT1000 sends only the text within the scrolling margins
to the printer port. If you want to send the complete screen, click on the
Entire Page button.
Default: Scroll Area
Print FF Mode
Normally, the VT1000 terminal does not send a form feed (FF) character
to the printer port at the end of a print screen operation. If you want to
send a form feed, click on the Form Feed button.
Default: No Form Feed
Printed Data Type
This feature lets you choose character sets to match the capabilities
of your printer. The ‘‘National’’ settings refer to the 7-bit national
replacement character (NRC) sets, including the default North American
(ASCII) set. See ‘‘Choosing National Replacement Character Sets’’.
Default: National Only
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Click on this button . . . For printers that support . . .
National Only Only the national replacement character sets.
Examples: LA34, LA36, and LA120 printers.
National + Line Drawing The national replacement character sets and and
the VT100 line drawing set. Example: LA100
printer.
All Characters The multinational and line drawing sets.
Examples: LA50 and LA75 Companion printers.
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Using the VT1000 Terminal Manager
The VT1000 Terminal Manager window appears on the screen at the start
of every session. This window acts as a control panel for your current
session. The VT1000 Terminal Manager window lets you:
• Create or end a session with a host.
• Print the contents of the screen.
• Customize the terminal’s operating features (Chapter 7).
VT1000 Terminal Manager Window
When you turn on the terminal, the VT1000 Terminal Manager Window
appears in the middle of the screen. An Icon Box appears at the top of
the screen, and a diagnostic messages box appears at the bottom of the
screen.
The VT1000 Terminal Manager window looks like this:
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• The title bar at the top of the window displays:
Shrink-to-icon button To shrink a window to an icon.
VT1000 Vn.n Terminal Manager Indicates firmware version.
Push-to-back button To move a window to the bottom
of a stack.
Resize button To change the window size.
• The menu bar displays the names of menus available:
Session To pause during or end a session.
Create To create a session.
Customize To customize terminal features.
Print Screen To print all or part of the screen.
• The Messages region displays VT1000 diagnostic or operating status
messages.
• The VT1000 Address region shows the terminal’s Ethernet, IP, and
LAT addresses. These addresses define the terminal’s location on a
network, whether your are using TCP/IP or LAT.
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• The Memory Remaining, Kilobytes region shows a scale indicating
how many kilobytes of RAM memory remain available for use. The
right end of the scale shows the total number of megabytes your
system has: 1M, 2M, 3M, or 4M.
When you run applications or create windows that require large
amounts of memory, you should monitor the memory remaining
scale. The amount of memory being used changes all the time. If the
terminal runs out of memory, it may stop functioning and you may
lose work not yet saved. If the terminal runs out of memory, turn the
system box off and on to recover. You can add up to 4 megabytes
of optional memory to the VT1000, in 1-megabyte increments
(Chapter 2).
• The Secure Reset Count: increases by 1 every time a secure reset
occurs. A secure reset erases the terminal’s nonvolatile memory
(except the secure reset count) and resets the terminal’s operating
features to their factory-default settings. A secure reset also overrides
saved passwords. To learn how to perform a secure reset, contact
Digital Customer Services.
Creating Sessions on a Host System
The VT1000 terminal lets you create sessions on VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX
host systems. A session is an active connection between the terminal and
the host system. You can open video terminal window (VTE) or X window
sessions on any of these systems.
Video terminal (VTE) sessions let you log in to a host as you would with
a conventional video terminal. The VTE window is compatible with many
of Digital’s video terminals.
X window sessions let you use X window or DECwindow applications
running on your host system.
To create sessions to your host system, you use the Create menu in the
VT1000 Terminal Manager window.
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The following sections describe how to use the Create menu to create
sessions on host systems.
Choose this menu
item . . . To create . . . On this system . . .
LAT Terminal Window . . . Video terminal VMS or ULTRIX
window
TELNET Terminal Video terminal ULTRIX or UNIX
Window . . . window
Terminal Window on Host Video terminal VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX
Port window on the
serial host port
Terminal Window on Printer Video terminal VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX
Port window on the
serial printer port
LAT X Session . . . X window VMS
Notes on Creating Windows
• You can create multiple LAT and TELNET video terminal windows.
• On an ULTRIX system, you need UWS Version 2.2 or higher to use
the LAT Terminal Window feature. The system manager must enable
support. ULTRIX LAT supports video terminal (VTE) windows only
(service class 1). X windows require service class 3.
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• You can only open one terminal window for each serial port (host port
or printer port). If the host port or printer port is in use, that menu
item is dimmed and not selectable. You can select whether the printer
port acts as a printer port or an alternate host port in the Customize
Printer Port dialog box. The Customize Printer Port dialog box is
described in Chapter 7.
Creating a Video Terminal Window on a VMS System
To create a video terminal window, you choose the LAT Terminal
Window . . . menu item from the Create menu. The LAT Terminal
Window Service Select dialog box appears. This dialog box provides
access to hosts or services on a local area network that supports the local
area transport (LAT) protocol. You use this dialog box mainly with the
VMS operating system.
The dialog box lists all available hosts and services. You can assign
preferred services that you use frequently. After you select a host, a new
video terminal window appears. This window lets you access your host
through the keyboard as on a conventional video terminal.
The LAT Terminal Window Service Select dialog box looks like this:
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To use this dialog box, you must first enter one or more group codes into
the Customize LAT dialog box. If you have not entered any group codes in
the Customize LAT dialog box, click on the Cancel push button to dismiss
the LAT Terminal Window Service Select dialog box. The Customize LAT
dialog box is described in Chapter 7.
To start a session on a host:
There are three ways to start a session.
• Method 1
1. Use the keyboard to enter your service name into the Service
Node Port text entry field.
2. Click on the Add button to add the service name to the Preferred
Services scroll box.
3. Click on the Connect button.
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• Method 2
Double click on your service name, either in the top scroll box (which
lists known services) or the Preferred Services scroll box.
• Method 3
1. Click on a service name in the known services scroll box or the
Preferred Services scroll box. The name appears in the Service
Node Port text entry field under the Preferred Services scroll box.
2. Click on the Connect button or press the Return key.
Service, Node, and Port
The text entry field for Service, Node, and Port allows you to specify the
connection you want in detail. Usually, you only need to enter the service
name as listed in the known services scroll box.
Service Your terminal is connected to a local area network served by the
Ethernet local area transport (LAT). Computing resources on the LAT use
service names to announce themselves to the LAT. A computing resource
can have any name, which the system manager assigns. Several resources
can have the same name. Each resource can have many names.
When you request a connection to a service, the terminal checks the
information sent by each resource with that name and connects to the
least loaded resource. By convention, the service names include at least
the DECnet node and cluster names.
The VT1000 can keep track of 64 known services at one time. The
terminal displays them in the following places:
• LAT Terminal Window Service Select dialog box
– 53 in the Service list
– 4 in the Preferred Services list
– 1 in the Service/Node/Port text entry field
• LAT X Session Service Select dialog box
– 53 in the Service list (a subset of the Service list in the LAT
Terminal Window Service Select dialog box)
– 4 in the Preferred Services list
– 1 in the Service/Node/Port text entry field
• Customize Font Path dialog box
– 1 from either the LAT or TFTP Font Path text entry field
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Node A node is an individual computer system on a local area network.
A node may have various names, but generally the only names sepecific to
that node are its DECnet node name and any other unique service name
assigned by the LAT manager. You can request connection to a particular
node if needed. For example, you may need to access a specific hardware
resource like a communications port that is only accessible on that CPU.
Port A port is a communications connection on a CPU. An example is a
serial line connected to a modem. You may need to get permission from
the system manager to access a port from the network.
Update Known Services
When you click on the Update Known Services button, the scroll box to
the left of the button updates the list of services available on the LAT.
If your service is not on the list, and you entered its group code in the
Customize LAT dialog box, your service may have taken too long to
broadcast its multicast message to the terminal. Other services with
corresponding group codes may have filled the list first. If this occurs,
remove unneeded group codes from the Customize LAT dialog box or add
your service to the Preferred Services scroll box.
Your group code setting in the Customize LAT... dialog box must
correspond to your node. See your system manager for group codes.
To view the list of nodes:
You can view a list of all nodes (as opposed to services) accessible on the
LAT. Press Shift and click on the Update Known Services button.
Preferred Services
The Preferred Services scroll box lets you enter up to four frequently used
host systems or services. Preferred services override other known services
in the service list, and ensure that your regular services will remain
known to the terminal. You can also enter an optional nodename and port
number. This feature lets you specify a particular node within a service,
and a particular port on a server device.
You can also use the other buttons in the dialog box to add or remove
selections.
To add a new service from the known services scroll box to the
Preferred Services scroll box:
1. Click on a service name from the known services scroll box.
2. Click on the Add button.
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There must be an empty space in the Preferred Services scroll box before
you can add a new host or service name to the box. Use the Remove
button to delete an old host or service name from the box.
To remove a service from the Preferred Services scroll box:
1. Click on the service you want to remove.
2. Click on the Remove button.
To save the current entries in the Preferred Services scroll box:
Click on the Save button. This saves the list in the terminal’s nonvolatile
memory. You must perform this step to save any changes you make to the
list.
To edit the Preferred Services scroll box:
You can edit entries in the box directly using the mouse and keyboard.
1. Click on the Service Node Port text entry field . A text curor appears.
2. From the keyboard, type in a new service name. Use the <x key if
you make a mistake.
An entry can be a service name only, a service name and a nodename,
or a service name, nodename, and port number. For example, any of
the following entries are valid:
BETA
BETA_CLUSTER BETA1
BETA_CLUSTER BETA1 07
3. Click on the Add button. The new service entry appears in the
Preferred Services scroll box.
To cancel a selection you have made:
Click on the Cancel button.
To view all accessible services in the known services scroll box:
Click on the Update Known Services button.
You may have to click on this button several times before the service
you want appears. Sometimes it takes a few minutes for the terminal to
establish communication with some services on the network.
To view all accessible nodes in the known services scroll box:
Press Shift and click on the Update Known Services button.
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To display more technical data about a host or service:
1. Click on one of the services in the known services scroll box or in the
Preferred Services scroll box.
2. Click on the Show More Data button. All the data known about the
selected host or service appears in the known services scroll box.
Creating an X Window Session on a VMS System
To create an X window session, you choose the LAT X Session . . . menu
item. The LAT X Session Service Select dialog box appears. The dialog
box lets you start an X window or DECwindows session on a VMS host
with X window software installed. After you select a host, the VT1000
begins a windowing session on that host.
This dialog box works the same as the LAT Terminal Window Service
Select dialog box. For a description of how to use the LAT X Session
Service Select dialog box, see ‘‘Creating a Video Terminal Window on a
VMS System’’ in this chapter.
Known Services Scroll Box May Not List Some X Services
There are two things to remember when looking at the list of known
services in the LAT X Session Service Select dialog box:
• The list may not include all the services listed in the LAT Terminal
Window dialog box. Only those services that support the X protocol
over the LAT (LAT class 3) are included.
• If your service is not on the list, and you entered its group code in the
Customize LAT dialog box, your service may have taken too long to
broadcast its multicast message to the VT1000. Other services with
corresponding group codes may have filled the list first. If this occurs,
remove unneeded group codes from the Customize LAT dialog box.
Working with Multiple Remote Session Managers
Each session manager you run on a remote host thinks it has complete
control of your terminal. To maintain a consistent user interface when
using multiple remote session managers, you must consider two issues—
the terminal’s feature settings and the Quit feature.
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Feature Settings When you start up session manager, it changes any
settable characteristics of your terminal, such as screen background and
keyboard selection. If you run multiple session managers, each one sets
up the terminal according to the terminal’s saved characteristics at the
time the session manager starts up. To keep the characteristics from
changing unexpectedly, be sure to change and save all your preferences in
all of your session managers.
Quit Choosing the Quit option from any session manager will end all
activity on the terminal. A Quit command is not a logout for that session
only. Many session managers send an X protocol command to the terminal
that stops everything and resets the terminal to its initial state. There is
no way to log out from only one X session manager. Logging out of one
session logs you out of all.
NOTE
VTE windows are disconnected, rather than logged out.
Multiple Connection Messages at Start of X Session
If connection request messages are enabled in the Customize Terminal
Manager dialog box, you will see multiple connection and termination
messages at the start of an X session. This is normal. See ‘‘Controlling
the Display of Messages’’ in Chapter 7.
Monitoring Memory Usage
When you run applications or create windows that require large amounts
of memory, you should monitor the Memory Remaining scale in the
Terminal Manager window. If the terminal runs out of memory, the
terminal may stop functioning. See ‘‘VT1000 Terminal Manager Window’’
in this chapter.
Canceling an Unwanted X Window Login Box
To cancel an X window login box, pull down the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s Session menu and click on Quit. This action closes all
connections and restarts the terminal.
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Creating a Video Terminal Window or X Window Session on
an ULTRIX or UNIX System
To create a video terminal window or X window session, you use the
TELNET Terminal Window . . . menu item. When you select this item,
the TELNET Terminal Window Host Select dialog box appears.
This dialog box provides access to hosts on a wide area network that
supports the transmission control program/Internet protocol (TCP/IP). You
use this dialog box mainly with the UNIX or ULTRIX operating system.
The TELNET Terminal Window Host Select dialog box looks like this:
IP Address and optional host name
In the TCP/IP communication protocol, the terminal uses an IP address
or host name to access a specific host computer on the network. You use
the IP Address and optional host name list to enter IP addresses and
optional host names. TCP/IP addresses and host names are limited to 30
characters. You can save up to four addresses in nonvolatile memory.
To enter a host:
1. Click on a button to activate the text entry field.
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2. Use your keyboard to enter an IP address and optional host name.
Use the < x key if you make a mistake.
There are three ways you can enter a host’s IP address and host
name. If you have Name Service available on your network, you can
simply enter the host name in place of the host’s IP address. See your
system manager.
123.45.67.89
123.45.67.89 HOST_NAME
HOST_NAME (Requires Name Service.)
You can enter a host IP address in one of the following formats:
Format Example
Decimal dot notation 123.45.67.89
Decimal whole number 2066563929
Hexadecimal 0x762d4359
Hexadecimal dot notation 0x76.2d.43.59
Octal dot notation 0173.55.103.131
Octal whole number 017313241531
For TELNET communications, you can append a TELNET port number
preceded by a comma. For example, if you appended port number 23 to
the decimal dot address above, the address would be 123.45.67.89,23. You
may only specify nonprivileged port numbers (with the exception of the
TELNET port).
To connect to a host:
1. Click on the button next to the IP address or host name you want to
connect to.
2. Click on the Connect button or press the Return key.
To remove a host from the list:
1. Click on the button next to the IP address/host name you want to
remove.
2. Click on the Remove button.
To save the current list of hosts:
Click on the Save button to save the list in nonvolatile memory. You must
perform this step to save any changes you made to the list.
To cancel a selection you have made:
Click on the Cancel button.
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TELNET ANSI Support
When you open a TELNET VTE window on a host system running
ULTRIX Version 3.1 (UWS Version 2.1) or earlier (or an old version of
TELNET), the host cannot determine the VT1000’s terminal type. Early
versions of TELNET do not support terminal type suboption negotiation.
One symptom is that the vi screen editor enters open mode.
Define the TERM environmental variable to VT300, connecting to your
host with one of the following commands:
C-shell
% setenv TERM vt300
Bourne shell
$ set TERM=vt300
$ export TERM
Creating a Video Terminal Window on the Host or Printer
Port (VMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX)
To create a video terminal window on the host port or video port, you
choose one of the following menu items:
Terminal Window on Host Port
Lets you connect to a host through the host serial communication port.
This port uses a 6-pin, DEC-423 connector on the rear of the system box.
Terminal Window on Printer Port
Lets you connect to a host through the printer port. This port uses the
6-pin, DEC-423 serial printer connector on the rear of the system box.
Before you can open a terminal window on the printer port, you must
set the printer port to work as a host port. See the Customize Printer
Port dialog box section in Chapter 7. If you do not set the printer port to
work as a host port, the Terminal Window on Printer Port menu item is
dimmed and not selectable.
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Creating a TCP/IP X Window Session
There is no menu selection to create a TCP/IP X window session, because
there is no standard protocol for automatically starting an X window
session manager from the terminal under TCP/IP.
To begin a TCP/IP X window session:
1. Log into the system by selecting the TELNET Terminal Window . . .
menu item from the Create menu.
2. Start your applications with their output directed to your terminal.
C-shell
% setenv DISPLAY your_terminal’s_IP_address:0
Bourne or Korn shell
$ DISPLAY=your_terminal’s_IP_address:0
$ export DISPLAY
3. Start your client application.
C-shell
% dxterm
Bourne or Korn shell
$ dxterm
To work on a VT1000 as you would on a workstation:
1. Pull down the Customize menu from the VT1000 Terminal Manager
menu bar.
2. Choose the Customize Window . . . dialog box.
3. Click on the Allow Remote Window Manager button.
4. For UWS Version 2.1, you must specify the display address in the
command to start the X window session application:
Bourne or Korn shell
% dxsession -d your_terminal’s_IP_address:0
C-shell
$ dxsession -d your_terminal’s_IP_address:0
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For UWS Version 2.2, the X window session application gets its
address from the DISPLAY definition:
C-shell
% dxsession
Bourne or Korn shell
$ dxsession
Pausing or Ending Sessions
The terminal manager’s Session menu lets you pause during a session or
quit a session.
Pausing a Session
You can pause a session at any time. When you pause a session, the
terminal covers the entire screen with the Enter password to resume
prompt.
Restrictions
• For ULTRIX systems, UWS Version 2.1 does not support the pause
function for remote sessions.
• Due to the system disconnect behavior on serial lines, do not use
Pause with sessions connected through the serial host port or printer
port.
To pause your session:
1. Pull down the Session menu from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
menu bar.
2. Click on the Pause menu item. The Pause Password dialog box
appears.
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3. You can either enter a new password or use the previous password.
To enter a new password:
• Enter the new password (up to 127 characters) into the Enter
Password text field.
• Click on the Verify Password text field and enter the same
password into the Verify Password text field. If you make a
mistake, click on the Clear button to start over.
Click on the Save pushbutton if you wish to save the password for
future sessions.
• Click on the OK button to save the password and exit the dialog
box.
If you have already entered a password:
You can pause the session by clicking on the Use Previous Password
button.
When you click on the OK or Use Previous Password pushbuttons, the
terminal enters the pause state and the Enter Password to resume prompt
appears.
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To exit the pause state and resume session activity:
Enter your password and click on the OK button.
If you forget the password, you can click on the Quit button to end all
sessions.
If you select . . . The terminal . . .
OK Verifies that your password is correct.
Clear Clears the password field.
Quit Ends all sessions on the terminal
(like Quit in the Session menu).
Ending a Session
When you use the Quit menu item in the Session menu to end a session,
the terminal manager disconnects all sessions (local and remote) and
restarts the terminal, including setting the font path again. The Quit
function in the remote session manager of any VMS X window session
performs the same action. You should plan to end the session as the last
activity of that work period.
When you end a session, the VT1000:
• Ends all sessions.
• Clears the screen of all windows.
• Performs a complete software reset.
• Recovers all memory.
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• Displays the VT1000 Terminal Manager.
• Attempts to set a font path.
To end your session:
1. Pull down the Session menu from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
menu bar.
2. Click on the Quit menu item. A prompt box appears that asks you if
you really want to end the session.
• To end the session, click on Yes.
• To remain in the session, click on No.
If you made changes in the Customize menu and have not saved the
changes, another prompt box appears, asking if you would like to save
them.
If you select . . . The terminal . . .
Yes Saves the current settings before performing
a restart operation.
No Immediately quits the session without
saving your changes.
Cancel Does not quit the session. You can resume
working in that session.
Quitting From a Remote Session Manager
When quitting from a remote session manager, a prompt box may appear
asking if you want to save customization changes before quitting. This
question refers to customization changes made to the remote session
manager settings only.
Quitting from a remote session manager does not save VT1000 Terminal
Manager settings. To save customization changes made to the VT1000
Terminal Manager during the session, select Save Current Settings in the
Terminal Manager Customize menu.
Quitting from the remote session manager (dxsession) on an ULTRIX
system over TCP/IP:
• Terminates dxsession and dxwm.
• Does not terminate all applications (clients) started under that
manager.
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• Does not reset the terminal.
Customizing Your VT1000 Environment
The Customize menu in the VT1000 Terminal Manager window lets you
check and control the settings for many features—from the keyboard to
host communications. Chapter 7 describes the VT1000 Customize menu.
Printing the Screen
The Print Screen menu in the VT1000 Terminal Manager window lets you
print all or part of the screen display, using a local printer connected to
the rear of the terminal.
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If you are currently using the printer port as a second host port, the print
screen selections in the menu are dimmed and not available.
The VT1000 terminal encodes the screen image into units called sixels,
then sends the encoded image to the local printer. A sixel is a vertical
column of six pixels. Pixels, or picture elements, are the smallest
displayable unit on a video screen.
The VT1000 supports level 1 and level 2 Digital printers. Level 1 printers
include the LA50 dot matrix printer. Level 2 printers include the LA75
dot matrix printer and the LN03 laser printer.
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To print the complete screen image:
Choose the Local Print Entire Screen menu item.
To print a portion of the screen image:
1. Choose the Local Print Portion of Screen menu item. The pointer
turns into a cross.
2. Hold down MB1, then drag the pointer across the portion of the screen
you want to print. As you drag the pointer, a rectangle forms around
the portion of the screen.
3. Release MB1 to send the image to the printer.
Printer Status
Printer status messages appear in the Messages region of the VT1000
Terminal Manager window.
• A Printer Offline message appears if a print request is made but the
DTR signal from the printer is not asserted within 2 seconds. This
message occurs if the printer is turned off or not connected.
• A Printer Busy message appears if a print request comes in while the
printer is printing another job.
In both cases, the print request is canceled.
Canceling a Print Screen Operation
During large printing jobs, a Print Cancel dialog box appears on the
screen to let you cancel the print operation. Click on the Okay button to
cancel the print operation. Printing stops when the printer empties its
input buffer. The Print Cancel dialog box is not printed.
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Customizing the VT1000 Terminal
Manager
The Customize menu in the VT1000 Terminal Manager window lets you
check and control the settings for many features—from the keyboard to
host communications. Initially, the features use factory-default settings
that work with many host systems. You can make temporary changes for
the current session, or you can save the settings for all future sessions.
To access the terminal’s operating features, you use the Customize
menu in the VT1000 Terminal Manager window. You can look at the
current settings of features, change them, and save the new settings. The
following sections describe the Customize menu items.
There are three other ways to customize certain features of your terminal:
• VTE Customize menu
When you open a video terminal window, you can choose another
Customize menu. This menu lets you change certain video terminal
window features while an application is running. Most of the time,
the application handles customization of the video terminal window.
Chapter 5 describes how to use the video terminal (VTE) window.
• Host-based control functions
Applications can control many terminal features from the host by
using control functions. Chapter 10 is a summary of VT1000 specific
control functions that control the video terminal window.
• Client Customize
The X window or DECwindows software package includes its own
Customize utility, not described here. For more information on the
DECwindows Customize utility, see the VMS DECwindows User’s
Guide.
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Displaying the Customize Menu
You pull down the Customize menu from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
menu bar. The Customize menu looks like this:
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When you choose a menu item from the menu, the dialog box for that item
appears. Shaded buttons indicate the current settings. You can examine
the settings and change them if necessary. After you make changes in a
dialog box, you can record your settings or dismiss the dialog box.
When you record your settings, the new settings take effect for that
session only. To use the new settings for all future sessions, you must
save the settings in nonvolatile memory. See ‘‘Saving and Recalling
Settings’’ in this chapter.
Each dialog box has three push buttons for recording or dismissing new
settings:
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Click on . . . To . . .
OK Record new settings and dismiss the dialog box.
Apply Record new settings without dismissing the dialog box.
Cancel Dismiss the dialog box without changing any settings. If you
made any changes without applying them, clicking on the
Cancel button cancels those changes.
Saving and Recalling Settings
If you make changes to settings, you can save them for use in all future
sessions. If you do not save your new settings, they are lost when you end
your current session.
If you make temporary changes to settings, you can recall the factory-
default settings or the last settings you saved.
To save or recall settings, use the following menu items from the
Customize menu:
Choose . . . To . . .
Use Last Saved Settings Recall the last settings you saved. Choose
this menu item if you want to reset any
features that you changed temporarily, but
did not save.
Use System Defaults Recall the VT1000 factory-default settings
for the VT1000 Terminal Manager from
read-only memory.
Save Current Settings Save the VT1000 Terminal Manager
settings you just changed, so you can use
them in all future sessions.
Some new settings do not take effect until you end your current session
and begin another one.
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Changing Your Keyboard Settings
To change your keyboard settings, choose the Keyboard . . . menu item
from the Customize menu. The Customize Keyboard dialog box appears:
NOTE
You can also customize some keyboard settings for individual VTE
windows. See Chapter 5.
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From the Customize Keyboard dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Bell Volume
A warning bell sounds to alert you to system messages. You can adjust
the bell volume by dragging the arrow in the Percent Volume slider to the
right or left. You can also adjust the bell volume by moving the pointer to
a location on the slider and clicking MB1. To disable the bell, click on the
Disable button.
Default: Enable
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Keyclick Volume
Each time you press a keyboard key, the keyboard makes a clicking sound.
You can adjust the keyclick volume by dragging the arrow in the Percent
Volume slider right or left. You can also adjust the keyclick volume by
moving the pointer to a location on the slider and clicking MB1. To
disable keyclicks, click on the Disable button.
When you use VTE windows, some keys click or autorepeat differently
than they would when using a DECterm window under DECwindows or
when using a VT320 video terminal.
Default: Enable
Auto Repeat
When you press a key longer than normal, it repeats until you release it.
To disable the auto repeat feature, click on the Disable button. The Help
and Do keys never autorepeat.
When disabled in this dialog box, the auto repeat feature remains off
regardless of the setting of the Auto Repeat button in the Customize
VTE Keyboard dialog box, or host software customized settings (including
remote session managers).
When enabled in this dialog box, the auto repeat feature can be turned on
or off in the Customize VTE Keyboard dialog box, or by host software.
Default: Enable
Lock Key State
Normally when you press the lock key on the keyboard, the alphabetic
keys send uppercase letters but the number keys do not send their shifted
character.
When you click on the Shift Lock button, all keys send their shifted
character.
Default: Caps Lock
Keyboard Type
The VT1000 keyboard comes in different models for different languages
and dialects. The location of some characters varies depending on the
keyboard model. Make sure the keyboard type matches your keyboard
model, so the system sends the correct character when you press the
corresponding key.
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The default keyboard type is North American. If you have any other
keyboard model, you must select the correct keyboard type when the
terminal is installed.
To find your keyboard model number: Turn the keyboard upside
down and look for a label that specifies the model number. The model
number should be in a format similar to LK401-xx or nn-nnnnn-xx. Use
the xx value to choose your keyboard type from the Keyboard Type scroll
box.
For example, if you have a British keyboard and the model number is
LK401-AA, you choose LK401-AA British.
To use this new keyboard type for all future sessions, save the new setting
before you end the current session. See ‘‘Saving and Recalling Settings’’
in this chapter.
When using DECwindows: The DECwindows host session manager has
a similar customize option. Digital recommends that you leave the host
setting at System Default to avoid having the host session manager and
local terminal manager compete to set the keyboard. There are subtle
differences between the LK401 keyboard layouts supported by the VT1000
and the LK201 keyboard layouts supported by DECwindows.
Default: North American
Keyboard Mode
You can specify whether you want your keyboard to act as a typewriter
(TW) or data processing (DP) keyboard. This setting affects keys with
three or more characters. If you choose a data processing keyboard, these
keys send the characters on the right half of their keycaps. If you choose
a typewriter keyboard, these keys send the characters on the left half of
their keycaps.
For the following keyboard types, the typewriter and data processing
settings are identical:
• North American and Dutch
• When using 8-bit multinational characters: British, German, and
Portuguese
Default: Typewriter
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Choosing the Display Language
Customize Language
The VT1000 Terminal Manager supports three languages: English,
French, and German. After you apply your selection, the terminal
displays text in the language you selected. To change your display
language setting, choose the Language . . . menu item from the Customize
menu. The Customize Language dialog box appears:
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To select a language, click on the appropriate button.
The selected language only applies to the VT1000 terminal locally. There
may be times when your host application has a different setting than your
terminal.
Default: English
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Changing Your Pointer and Mouse Settings
You can change the shape and color of the pointer, as well as certain
mouse features. To change your mouse and pointer settings, choose the
Pointer . . . menu item from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize
menu. The Customize Pointer dialog box on your monochrome VT1000
terminal looks like this:
From the Customize Pointer dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Button Arrangement
The default mouse button arrangement is natural for a right-handed
user—MB1 on the left of the mouse and MB3 on the right. If you are
left-handed, you can click on the Left Handed button. This makes MB1
the right mouse button and MB3 the left mouse button. MB2 is always
the middle button.
Default: Right Handed
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Pointer Color
The pointer consists of an outline and filled center. On your monochrome
VT1000 terminal, the pointer’s filled area is normally white with a black
outline. To reverse the fill and outline colors, click on the Black button.
To see your changes, click on the Apply button or OK button in the dialog
box.
Default: White
Pointer Shape
To change the pointer shape, scroll through the list of shapes and select
the one you want.
Default: Upper Left Arrow
Mouse Double Click Timeout
Video terminal (VTE) windows can tell two single clicks from a double
click, based on the speed at which buttons are clicked. To change the time
allowed for making the second click in a double-click sequence, drag the
arrow in the slider to the right or left, or move the pointer to a location on
the slider and click MB1.
Changing Your Print Screen Settings
The terminal’s Customize Print Screen dialog box lets you control certain
printing features. To view the print screen settings, choose the Print
Screen . . . menu item from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize
menu. The Customize Print Screen dialog box appears:
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From the Customize Print Screen dialog box, you can change the following
settings:
Pixel Aspect Ratio
You can select the pixel aspect ratio to match the dot density of the
printer you are using. A pixel aspect ratio of 1 to 1 is appropriate for
most printers.
• For level 2 printers such as the LA75 or LN03, use a pixel aspect ratio
of 1 to 1.
• For level 1 printers such as the LA50, use a pixel aspect ratio
of 2 to 1.
Default: 1 to 1
Rotate/Scale Picture
For wide screen images, you can have the terminal rotate and scale the
image so it fits on the printed page. Click on the Rotate/Scale Picture
button to automatically rotate and scale an image sent to the printer.
Default: off
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Ribbon or Toner Saver
Normally, screen snapshots are printed as you would expect—the image is
dark, and the background is light. If you have an image that fills most of
the screen, this may consume a great deal of printer ribbon or toner. To
reverse the dark and light portions of the printed output and save ribbon
or toner, click on the Negative Image button.
Default: Positive Image
Print FF Mode
The VT1000 terminal can send a form feed (FF) character to the printer
port at the end of a print screen operation. If you want to send a form
feed, click on the Form Feed button.
Default: No Form Feed
Changing Your Security Settings
To prevent unauthorized connections to your terminal, you can enter a
list of authorized users that can connect to your terminal. You can also
lock your customize dialog boxes to prevent accidental and unauthorized
changes to your customized settings.
Choose the Security . . . menu item from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
Customize menu to display the Customize Security dialog box:
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From the Customize Security dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
LAT Connections and TCP/IP Connections
You can choose which hosts can connect to your VT1000 terminal. Only
authorized hosts can make connections to the terminal. To allow all hosts,
no hosts, or only those authorized to connect to the terminal, click on the
appropriate button.
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All This is the default setting. Any system on the Ethernet can establish
an X connection with your terminal. Use this setting if you are part of
a small group running interactive applications that require sharing of
information in realtime.
Authorized Only When you choose this setting, only the systems and users
entered in the Authorized Users scroll box can establish X connections
with your terminal. This setting requires that you authorize your own
account in addition to any others that need access to your display.
None This setting prevents any X connection to your terminal, regardless
of source. This is useful if you use the VT1000 as multiple VT320
terminals in a confidential environment, and do not want any other
user’s applications to display on your screen or to request data from your
screen.
If you choose the None setting, any connection request from the LAT X
Session menu item in the Create menu will fail.
Default: All
Add an Authorized User
You can maintain a list of four authorized users. These users have
immediate access to your VT1000 terminal. The VT1000 stores the node
names, usernames, and transports (LAT or TCP/IP) of these users, in
nonvolatile memory.
To add an authorized user to the Authorized Users box:
1. Enter a node name or IP address into the Node text entry field, then
press the Return key.
Examples: DELTA or 123.45.67.89
2. Enter a username into the Username text entry field, then press
Return . You can use the asterisk (*) wildcard character to specify all
users.
Examples: Smith or *
For TCP/IP: Use the asterisk (*) wildcard character, to specify all
users. The TCP/IP protocol does not track usernames, so you cannot
authorize individual users when accepting TCP/IP connections. If the
node is an approved IP address, the VT1000 accepts any connections
from that node.
3. Enter a transport (communication protocol) into the Transport text
entry field, then press Return .
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Examples: LAT or TCP.
The newly authorized user appears in the Authorized Users box.
Remove an Authorized User
To remove an authorized user from the Authorized Users box:
1. In the Authorized Users box, click on the username of the user you
want to remove.
2. Click on the Remove button.
Accept Connections When Idle
Your VT1000 terminal has the ability to accept connections from
authorized host systems when idle. The terminal is idle from the time it
is turned on and completes it power-up tests until a menu item is chosen
in the VT1000 Terminal Manager.
This feature lets your terminal act as a slave display device requiring
no active intervention. To enable this feature, click on the Accept
Connections When Idle button. This allows the terminal to accept X
window and DECwindows connections when idle.
NOTE
For desktop units where people frequently log in, accepting
connections when idle may be a security risk. Digital recommends
that you leave this feature off for desktop units.
Default: off—reject connections when idle
Locking Your Customize Dialog Boxes
You can lock your VTE or VT1000 Terminal Manager customize dialog
boxes to prevent accidental and unauthorized changes to your customized
settings. You can also choose whether or not to make a locked customize
dialog box visible. By default, all customized dialog boxes are unlocked.
When you lock dialog boxes, the Customize Security Password dialog box
appears. See ‘‘Activating Customize Password Security ’’ in this chapter.
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Lock Customize Security
You can lock the Terminal Manager’s Customize Security dialog box to
prevent unauthorized users from adding more users to the Authorized
Users list. Click on the Lock Customize Security toggle button, then click
on the OK button or Apply button. The Customize Security Password
dialog box appears.
Default: Unlocked
Lock Terminal Manager Customize
You can lock all customize dialog boxes in the VT1000 Terminal
Manager Customize menu, to prevent unauthorized users from changing
customized settings. Click on the Lock Terminal Manager Customize
toggle button, then click on the OK button or Apply button. The
Customize Security Password dialog box appears.
Default: Unlocked
Lock VTE Customize
You can lock all customize dialog boxes in the VTE Customize menu, to
prevent unauthorized users from changing customized settings. Click on
the Lock VTE Customize toggle button, then click on the OK button or
Apply button. The Customize Security Password dialog box appears.
Default: Unlocked
Locked Screens Visible
You can choose whether or not to make locked customize dialog boxes
visible. To change the current setting, click on the Locked Screen Visible
toggle button, then click on the OK or Apply button.
Default: off—locked screens not visible
If a customize dialog box is locked and visible: When you choose the
customize dialog box from the Customize menu, the dialog box appears
but you cannot change any settings. The one exception is the Customize
Security dialog box. It always requires a password if it is locked.
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If a customize dialog box is locked and not visible: When you choose that
customize dialog box from the Customize menu, a Password prompt
appears. You must enter the correct security password before you can
display the dialog box.
To display a locked customize dialog box that is not visible: Enter your
security password and click on the OK button. If you enter the correct
password, the selected customize dialog box is displayed and you can
make changes to the settings. If you enter an incorrect password, the
terminal displays a User authorization failure box.
If you select . . . The terminal . . .
OK Verifies that your password is correct.
Clear Clears the password field.
Cancel Dismisses the password prompt.
If you forget the password, contact Digital Customer Services to perform
a secure reset. A secure reset erases all of the terminal’s nonvolatile
memory (except the secure reset count) and resets the terminal’s operating
features to their factory-default settings.
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Activating Customize Password Security
To prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to your VTE or VT1000
Terminal Manager customize dialog boxes, use the Lock . . . toggle
buttons in the Customize Security dialog box. When you turn on one of
these toggle buttons and click on the Apply or OK button, the Customize
Security Password dialog box appears. From the Customize Security
Password dialog box, you can enter a new customize security password or
use the current password.
From the Customize Security Password dialog box, you can choose the
following items:
Enter Password
To enter or change the security password, type a new password (up to 127
characters) into the Enter Password text entry field. The terminal does
not display the characters you enter, and the cursor does not move. Then
click on the Verify Password text entry field.
Verify Password
To make sure the password you entered is correct, reenter the password
into the Verify Password text entry field. The terminal does not display
the characters you enter, and the cursor does not move. After you enter
the password, click on the OK button to activate the password and dismiss
the dialog box.
If you enter the incorrect password, the terminal displays a Password
Verification Error box.
To save the password for future sessions, use the Save Current Settings
menu item in the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize menu.
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Use Previous Password
If you already entered a password in this session (or saved a password in
a previous session), you can click on the Use Previous Password button to
quickly dismiss this dialog box and activate your customize password.
OK, Clear, and Cancel
If you select . . . The terminal . . .
OK Activates the password.
Clear Clears both password text entry fields and moves
the cursor to the Enter Password text field.
Cancel Dismisses the Customize Security Password dialog
box and returns to the Customize Security dialog
box without activating password security.
Changing Your Window Settings
You can change the look of your terminal’s window display. For example,
you can change the background pattern, window color, and screen color.
To change your window settings, choose the Window . . . menu item
from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize menu. The Customize
Window dialog box looks like this:
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Some changes take effect when you click on the Apply button or OK
button in the Customize Window dialog box. Others take effect in your
next session. See the individual features for details.
From the Customize Window dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Screen Saver
The Screen Saver extends the life of your monitor by shutting off its
display after a specified time. Normally, the terminal shuts off its display
after 10 minutes of keyboard or mouse inactivity. You can vary the time
before the screen goes blank, from 1 to 60 minutes.
• To vary the time the screen saver waits before shutting down the
display, drag the arrow in the slider to the right of left, or move the
pointer to a spot on the slider and click MB1.
• To keep the display on indefinitely, click on the Disable button.
• Click on the Apply button or OK button to apply your change.
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You can check if the screen saver is on by looking at the keyboard
indicator lights. The lights blink in a regular pattern when the screen
saver is on.
Default: 10 minutes
Allow Remote Window Manager
You can choose whether or not a host-based window manager can take
over windowing operations on the screen. The VT1000’s local window
manager provides you with quicker response time and overall higher
performance. However, a host-based window manager may offer more
features. To let the host control windowing operations, click on the Allow
Remote Window Manager button.
Default: off
Screen Background Pattern
Normally, the screen background pattern is a tight, gray crossweave. To
change the background pattern, click on a pattern in the pattern palette.
The pattern you select appears in the pattern viewer. Click on the Apply
button or OK button to see your selection in effect.
You can also create a solid background by clicking on one of two
background pattern buttons next to the Default button.
• Click on the left button to create a solid background in the screen
foreground color. For example, if the Screen Color is Black on White
on your monochrome system, click on the left button in the Screen
Background Pattern to see a solid black background.
• Click on the middle button to create a solid background in the screen
background color.
Default: Gray crossweave
Window Manager Icon Style
Normally, the icons stored in the Icon Box are small. Click on the Large
button to change the size of the icons. If you save your changes, the Icon
Box will contain large icons when you start your next session.
Default: Small
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Screen Color
The screen pattern, when set to anything other than the default pattern,
consists of a screen foreground (the filled area in the pattern) and a screen
background (the pattern’s outline).
On your monochrome VT1000 terminal, the screen color is normally black.
Click on the White on Black option button to reverse the fill and outline
colors.
To see your new setting in effect, click on the Apply button or OK button.
Default: Black on White
Window Color
The Window Color setting controls the color of text or graphics in a
window. On your monochrome VT1000 terminal, the window color is
normally black. Click on the White On Black button to change the
window color to white.
If you save your changes by clicking on the Apply button or OK button,
your new setting takes effect when you start your next session.
Default: Black on White
Controlling the Display of Messages
You can choose whether or not to have the terminal display certain
messages, such as connection requests. You can choose settings that
suit your preference or the needs of your application software. Messages
appear in the Messages region of the VT1000 Terminal Manager Window.
Choose the Terminal Manager... menu item from the VT1000 Terminal
Manager’s Customize menu. The Customize Terminal Manager dialog box
looks like this:
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From the Customize Terminal Manager dialog box, you can change any of
the following settings:
Confirm Quit Session
When you quit a session from the Session menu, the terminal normally
asks for confirmation. You can turn this feature on or off by clicking on
the Confirm Quit Session toggle button. If you turn this feature off, the
terminal ends the current session immediately after you choose Quit from
the Session menu.
Default: enabled
Display Connection Requests
The terminal can display connection requests in the Messages region.
You can turn this feature on or off by clicking on the Display Connection
Requests toggle button.
Default: enabled
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Display Rejected Connection Requests
Normally, the terminal does not display rejected connection requests.
You can choose to have the terminal display the rejection messages in
the Messages region. To turn this feature on or off, click on the Display
Rejected Connection Requests toggle button.
Default: disabled
Display Diagnostics Messages
Diagnostic messages indicate any problem with the network server or
terminal. Normally, the terminal does not display these messages. You
can choose to have the terminal display the diagnostic messages in the
Messages region. To turn this feature on or off, click on the Display
Diagnostic Messages toggle button.
Default: disabled
Messages Region
You can scroll through text in the Messages region. The Scroll Lines
Saved slider lets you specify how many lines scrolled out of the region to
save. Any extra lines are lost.
This feature does not affect the size of the Messages region. The width
of the Messages region can change if you change the VT1000 Terminal
Manager window size.
Header Text
You can specify the text of the header the terminal uses for the Messages
region. Just click on the Header Text field, then enter your header. The
message header can have up to 30 characters.
Default: Messages
Changing Your Host Port or Printer Port Settings
You can specify the communication settings of the terminal’s serial host
and printer ports to make them compatible with your host system. The
default settings work with most Digital systems. Make sure the settings
you use match your host system.
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The host port is for connecting to a host system. The printer port is for
connecting either to a local printer or a second host. Each port uses a
DEC-423, 6-pin connector.
NOTE
You cannot use X windows or DECwindows over the host
or printer port. These ports are for traditional terminal
communication with host systems. You must use the Ethernet
connector to use X windows or DECwindows.
The Customize Host Port and Customize Printer Port dialog boxes are
identical, except for a few extra buttons in the Customize Printer Port
dialog box.
To change the host port settings, choose the Host Port... menu item from
the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize menu. The Customize Host
Port dialog box looks like this:
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To change the printer port settings, choose the Printer Port... menu item
from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize menu. The Customize
Printer Port dialog box looks like this:
From the Customize Host or Printer Port dialog box, you can change any
of the following settings:
Transmit
You can select the speed the terminal uses to send data to the host system
or printer. Normally, the terminal’s host port uses a speed of 9600 baud,
and the printer port uses a speed of 4800 baud. These settings work with
most Digital systems. To select another speed, click on the button next to
the speed you want.
The VT1000 terminal does not support speeds lower than 300 baud.
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Default: 9600 for host port, 4800 for printer port
Receive
You can choose the speed the terminal uses to receive data from the
host system or printer. Normally, the terminal’s receive speed matches
its transmit speed (rx = tx). However, the terminal can transmit at one
speed and receive at another. To choose another speed, click on the button
next to the speed you want. Make sure you choose a receive speed that
matches your host’s or printer’s transmit speed.
Default: rx = tx
Character Format
You can choose the word size and number of parity bits used to
communicate with the host system or printer. The terminal uses a default
word size of 8 bits and no parity. This setting works with most of today’s
computer systems.
Default: 8-bit, No Parity
Stop Bits
You can choose the number of stop bits used in the character format.
Digital recommends using one stop bit for most applications. To select two
stop bits, click on the Two button.
Default: One
XOFF At
You can choose how many characters the terminal stores in its receive
buffer before sending the host or printer an XOFF signal to stop sending
data. Normally, the terminal sends XOFF to the host when the input
buffer contains 64 characters. See Appendix C for details. To choose 128
characters or no XOFF, click on the appropriate button.
Default: 64
Use as (in Customize Printer Port dialog box only)
Normally, the printer port acts as a printer port. When you use this
setting, you can connect a local printer to the terminal for print screen
operations. You can choose one of four functions for the printer port:
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Choose . . . To . . .
Host Port Use the printer port to connect the terminal to a second
host system.
Printer Port Use the printer port to connect a local printer.
2-Way Printer Port Let the printer send control information to the host.
Diagnostics Port Unsupported.
To choose the Host Port or 2-Way Printer Port settings, click on the
appropriate button.
Default: Printer Port
Changing Your LAT Settings
VMS systems use the local area transport (LAT) protocol to connect to the
terminal. You can control the list of hosts and services that can connect to
your terminal. The terminal uses LAT group codes to identify hosts and
services. The terminal can store 256 group codes (0–255). Your system
manager can also adjust the performance of LAT connections.
To change LAT settings and adjust performance, choose the LAT...
menu item from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize menu. The
Customize LAT dialog box looks like this:
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From the Customize LAT dialog box, you can change any of the following
settings:
Group Codes
The Group Codes scroll box lets you maintain a list of the groups of hosts
or services that you want to access. The LAT protocol uses group codes
to limit the number of network services that a device must identify and
communicate with. On a large local area network, requiring the terminal
to communicate with all the available services may overflow the services
list in the LAT Terminal Window Service Select or LAT X Session Service
Select dialog boxes.
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By default, all LAT devices are set to use group code 0 so they can all
communicate. In a large network, the network manager can choose
to change the group code for some services. For example, the services
associated with an engineering group might be in group 1, while the
manufacturing group’s services are in group 2.
Ask your system manager for your service’s group code. If the code is 0,
you can use the terminal immediately. If the code is another value, you
can add it to the list.
Default: Group Code 0
To add a new group code:
1. Use your keyboard to enter the group code into the text entry field.
2. Click on the Add button. The new group code appears in the Group
Codes scroll box.
3. Repeat this procedure for each group code you want to add.
To remove a group code from the list:
1. In the scroll box, click on the group code you want to remove.
2. Click on the Remove button.
To enable all the group codes on your network:
Click on the Add All button to enable the terminal to use all group codes
on your network. Remember that the terminal can store a limit of 256
group codes. You should only use this feature if your network has a low
number of group codes.
To remove all the group codes from the scroll box:
Click on the Remove All button.
LAT Slide Bars (For System Managers)
You can fine tune the characteristics of your LAT environment by
adjusting the four slide bars provided in the Customize LAT dialog box.
See your system manager for the optimal settings of these slide bars.
They directly affect the performance of your local area network and
should only be adjusted by system management personnel. The slide
bars are not intended to be randomly set according to the preference of
individual users. Poor adjustments can produce poor network and VT1000
terminal performance.
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There are four slide bars:
LAT VTE Circuit Timer
You set the LAT VTE Circuit Timer to tune the network for the best
response time and network performance when running video terminal
(VTE) windows. The optimum setting depends on the number of users
on the local area network and the typical network traffic conditions.
The normal setting of 80 milliseconds works well with most Digital
systems.
Default: 80 milliseconds
LAT X Circuit Timer
You set the LAT X Circuit Timer to tune the network for the best
response time and network performance when running an X window
or DECwindows session. The optimum setting depends on the number
of users on the local area network and the typical network traffic
conditions. The normal setting of 30 milliseconds works well with
most Digital systems.
Default: 30 milliseconds
Retransmit Limit
To make a LAT connection to a host system, the terminal sends out
a request-to-connect message then waits for an acknowledgement. If
the host does not acknowledge the request, the terminal resends the
message a specified number of times.
The Retransmit Limit tells the terminal how many times to resend
the message. If the terminal does not receive an acknowledgement
after sending the message the specified number of times, the terminal
stops requesting a connection and indicates it could not connect to
that host.
Normally, the terminal resends the message eight times before it stops
trying to connect. This setting works well with most Digital systems.
Default: 8 times
Keep Alive Timer
When the terminal is inactive, it sends certain LAT messages out
on the network every few seconds to keep the LAT connection alive.
Normally, the terminal sends messages out every 20 seconds. This
setting works well with most Digital systems.
Default: 20 seconds
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Changing Your TCP/IP Settings (ULTRIX and UNIX
Systems)
ULTRIX and UNIX systems use the TCP/IP protocol to connect to the
terminal. From the Customize TCP/IP dialog box, you can enter the
terminal’s IP address and subnet mask. You can also open dialog boxes
for changing the name server and network routing tables.
Choose the TCP/IP... menu item from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
Customize menu. The Customize TCP/IP dialog box looks like this:
From the Customize TCP/IP dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Determine IP Address
Clicking on this button makes the terminal determine its IP address,
using the UDP/IP BOOTP protocol. BOOTP is an Internet protocol that
determines an IP address.
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After you click on the Determine IP Address button, a few messages
appear in the Messages region of the VT1000 Terminal Manager window,
along with the IP address of the terminal. The next time you enter the
Customize TCP/IP dialog box, the terminal’s IP address appears in the
VT1000 IP Address (manual): text entry field.
NOTE
The system manager of a host system running the BOOTP daemon
must configure your terminal’s hardware and IP address into the
BOOTP daemon’s configuration file.
TCP/IP Name Server...
Clicking on this button displays the Customize TCP/IP Name Server
dialog box. See ‘‘Changing Your TCP/IP Name Server Settings’’ in this
chapter.
TCP/IP Routing Tables...
Clicking on this button displays the Customize TCP/IP Routing Tables
dialog box. See ‘‘Changing Your TCP/IP Routing Table Settings’’ in this
chapter.
VT1000 IP Address (manual):
You can manually enter an IP address for your terminal. See your system
manager for an address to use. To enter the address, click on the VT1000
IP Address (manual): text entry field. After you enter an address, click
on the OK button to save the address (for this session only) and dismiss
the dialog box.
IP Subnet Mask:
You can manually enter an IP subnet mask for your terminal. An IP
subnet mask acts as a filter for your TCP/IP network. Using the subnet
mask makes the terminal ignore certain traffic on the network.
See your system manager for a subnet mask to use. To enter an IP subnet
mask, click on the IP Subnet Mask: text entry field. After you enter the
IP subnet mask, click on the OK button to save the mask (for this session
only) and dismiss the dialog box.
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Changing Your TCP/IP Name Server Settings
If your system has name servers, you can specify host names instead of
addresses in the TELNET Terminal Window Host Select dialog box. A
name server resolves destination names into network addresses.
You can specify a primary and secondary Berkeley Internet Name Domain
(BIND) name server. You can also determine and change the terminal’s
domain name. See your system manager for your name server’s IP
address.
Choose the TCP/IP... menu item from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
Customize menu. The Customize TCP/IP dialog box appears. Click on
the TCP/IP Name Server... button. If you have not entered an IP address
for the terminal in this dialog box, the TCP/IP Name Server... button is
dimmed (not selectable). The Customize TCP/IP Name Server dialog box
looks like this:
From the Customize TCP/IP Name Server dialog box, you can change any
of the following settings:
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Primary Name Server
The terminal first attempts to use the primary name server to resolve
names entered into fields requiring a host name or IP address.
To enter or change the primary name server, click on the text entry field
and enter the primary name server’s IP address.
Secondary Name Server
If the terminal cannot resolve a host name or IP address with the primary
name server, the terminal queries the secondary name server.
To enter or change the secondary name server, click on the text entry field
and enter the secondary name server’s IP address.
Determine Domain Name
When you click on this button, the terminal tries to determine its own
domain name. You must have previously entered a primary or secondary
name server and clicked on the Apply button. Name resolution is not
possible without a valid domain name. After determining its domain
name, the terminal displays the name in the Domain Name text entry
field.
Domain Name
To enter or change the domain name, click on the text entry field and
enter the domain name. Example: MYORG.MYCOMP.COM.
Changing Your TCP/IP Routing Table Settings
From the TCP/IP Routing Tables dialog box, you can update the network
routing tables. If you have not entered an IP address, the TCP/IP Routing
Tables... button is dimmed (not selectable).
Choose the TCP/IP... menu item from the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
Customize menu. Click on the TCP/IP Routing Tables... button. The
Customize TCP/IP Routing Tables dialog box looks like this:
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From the Customize TCP/IP Routing Tables dialog box, you can add or
remove a temporary or preferred route. You can save preferred routes for
future sessions by using the Save Current Settings menu item from the
Customize menu. The terminal does not save temporary routes for future
sessions.
Although the Temporary Routes and Preferred Routes boxes only display
the route destination, both a destination and a gateway are stored for
each entry.
Temporary and Preferred Routes
To add a route:
1. Specify whether the route applies to either a host or a network, by
clicking on the Host or Network button. If you click on the Auto
button, the terminal tries to determine if the route is for a host or a
network.
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2. Enter the route’s data into the Destination and Gateway text entry
fields.
3. Click on the Add box beside the Temporary or Preferred Routes box.
You can save preferred routes for future sessions by using the Save
Current Settings menu item in the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s
Customize menu.
To view or change stored data for a route:
Click on the route’s destination displayed in the Temporary Routes or
Preferred Routes scroll box. The terminal displays the route’s destination
and gateway in their text entry fields.
To remove a route:
1. Click on the route’s destination displayed in the Temporary Routes or
Preferred Routes scroll box.
2. Click on the Remove button next to the scroll box.
Changing Your Font Path Settings
A font is a set of characters in a particular type style. The terminal
displays characters from a selected font. The terminal has its own set of
character fonts, but for some applications you may need to use alternate
fonts available on your host system. To find a font file on the host, the
terminal needs a font path.
You need to enter a font path before using X window sessions and
applications, because the terminal’s ROM fonts do not contain all the
required fonts. The terminal will allow you to create an X session without
a font path, but you will have to quit and restart the terminal to set the
font path.
After you make a connection that uses the font path, you cannot change
the font path without quitting from the session. The Font Path... menu
item is dimmed and not selectable.
You can specify a font path by choosing the Font Path... menu item from
the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize menu. The Customize Font
Path dialog box looks like this:
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From the Customize Font Path dialog box, you can change any of the
following settings:
Font Path Selection
The Font Path Selection determines which font path is active. If your
terminal communicates over the LAT protocol, click on the LAT Font
Path button. If your terminal communicates over the TCP/IP or TELNET
protocol, click on the TFTP Font Path button.
LAT Font Path
Before you enter a font path, the terminal uses only its own fonts stored
in ROM. The first entry in the LAT Font Path field is ROM, indicating
the terminal is using its own fonts. Always leave the ROM entry at the
beginning of the field.
If you enter a font path pointing to a node on your system, the terminal
uses the font files on that node. You can enter a font path name of up to
30 characters.
To enter a LAT font path:
1. Click on the LAT Font Path button under the Font Path Selection
title.
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2. The LAT Font Path text entry field already has the word ROM entered.
Enter a comma (,) followed by a font host name and two colons.
Example:
ROM,ALPHA::
ALPHA:: is the font server name. It can be a node name or a cluster
name. You must leave ROM at the beginning of the line, followed by a
comma, the font server name, and the two colons.
No further specification is needed, unless the system manager moves the
fonts out of the default directory created when the windows software and
fonts were installed on the system.
Setting a LAT font path may take several minutes. The terminal must
wait for the font service to become known. Each time you power up the
terminal or restart it by choosing Quit, the terminal immediately tries to
set the font path that was saved. If the font service is not immediately
known, the terminal tries every 30 seconds to set the font path, for up to
2.5 minutes. The LAT default multicast interval is 2 minutes.
When the font service is known, the process of setting the path starts on
the next retry. If the font setting does not restart after 2.5 minutes, or if
the service becomes known between retries, you can restart it by clicking
on Okay in the Customize Font Path dialog box.
When the font service is known, setting the LAT set font path takes less
than a minute. The message Font Path Succeeded is displayed in the
VT1000 Terminal Manager window’s Messages region, along with a report
of the number of fonts found.
TFTP Font Path
Before you enter a font path, the terminal uses only its own fonts stored
in ROM. The first entry in the TFTP Font Path field is ROM, indicating
the terminal is using its own fonts. Always leave the ROM entry at the
beginning of the field.
If you enter a font path pointing to a node on your system, the terminal
uses the font files on that node. You can enter a font path name of up to
30 characters.
To enter a TFTP font path:
1. Click on the TFTP Font Path button under the Font Path Selection
title.
2. Click on the TFTP Font Path text entry field.
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3. The word ROM is already entered in the TFTP Font Path text entry
field. Use your keyboard to enter a comma (,) followed by a font host
IP address. Use the syntax IP_address::path_name. See your system
manager if you need help.
Example:
ROM,123.45.67.89:/vt1000/100dpi/fonts.dir
The exact format depends on how your system manager defines the font
path. See Appendix D for details.
Each time you power up the terminal or reset it by using a quit function,
the terminal tries to set a font path. The terminal must wait for the font
service to become known before it begins to set the path. While setting
the path, the terminal displays a clock cursor. All other terminal activity
halts until the path is set.
Tips on Setting Font Paths
The time needed to set a font path depends on how many fonts are in the
font path. To lessen the time to set a font path:
• Point only to the font files that support the resolution of your monitor.
• In a mixed LAT and TCP/IP environment, use a LAT system for the
font service.
• In a non-DECwindows environment, point only to the files needed for
your application.
System managers should see Appendix D for instructions on creating
files and configuring systems for font paths. Note that the font path in
the previous example is based on a restricted TFTP setup in the system
configuration file.
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The Keyboard
This chapter describes the basic function of each keyboard key and
indicator. Chapter 9 describes how to type additional characters not
shown on the keys.
LK401 Keyboard
The VT1000 terminal uses Digital’s LK401 keyboard. The LK401
keyboard comes in many versions for use with different languages and
dialects. The only physical difference between these keyboards are the
legends on the keys.
The figures in this chapter show the North American/United Kingdom
keyboard, unless otherwise noted.
Keyboard Dialect
The VT1000 is initially set to work with the North American/United
Kingdom keyboard. If you have a keyboard for a different language or
you want to use the British dialect, you must change the Keyboard
Type setting in the Customize Keyboard dialog box. See ‘‘Changing Your
Keyboard Settings’’ in Chapter 7.
Layout
The LK401 keyboard has four groups of keys and two visual indicators.
The keys are grouped by function.
Main keypad
Editing keypad
Numeric keypad
Top-row function keys
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152 The Keyboard
The LK401 keyboard also has two audible indicators, a keyclick and bell.
Top-Row Function Keys
Visual Indicators
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Main Keypad
The main keypad is similar to a typewriter keyboard with alphanumeric
characters, punctuation marks, and Shift keys. The main keypad also has
a number of keys not found on a standard typewriter, such as the Ctrl
modifier key and the Compose Character and Alt Function prefix keys. The
German keyboard has a Group Shift key and Alternate Shift key instead of
Compose Character keys.
Modifier keys are pressed in combination with another key, to modify the
code sent by that key. Prefix keys are pressed and released before pressing
another key, to change the function of one or more keystrokes.
Special-Function Keys
The main keypad has the following special-function keys:
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Tab Pressing Tab in a VTE sends a horizontal tab, which
normally moves the cursor to the next tab stop.
Applications can change tab stops. In the VT1000
Terminal Manager screens and in some DECwindows
menus, Tab moves the cursor to the next text entry field.
Ctrl Holding down Ctrl and pressing another key sends a
control code to the host.
For example, Ctrl Z means to hold down Ctrl and press
the Z key.
Shift There are left and right Shift keys. Holding down Shift
and pressing a standard key sends the shifted (top)
character on the key.
Holding down Shift and pressing a special-function key
starts a predefined control function. For example, Shift
F2 (Print) means to hold down Shift while pressing the F2
(Print) key.
Pressing the lock key down puts the keyboard in caps
lock mode or shift lock mode. You can set the mode from
the Customize Keyboard dialog box (Chapter 7). The
default setting is Caps Lock.
• In caps lock mode, the alphabetic keys send their
uppercase or shifted character when pressed alone.
You can use a Shift key to send the shifted character
on other keys. You turn caps lock mode on and off by
pressing and releasing the lock key.
• In shift lock mode, all keys on the main keypad send
their shifted character. You can turn shift lock mode
on or off by pressing the Lock key.
When the lock key is down, the lock indicator on the
keyboard turns on.
Return Pressing Return sends either a carriage return or a
carriage return and a line feed (newline). You can
select the function of the Return key from the Customize
General dialog box (Chapter 5).
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<x Pressing the < x key normally sends a delete (DEL)
Backarrow character. Many applications use DEL to erase one
key character to the left of the cursor.
You can make the < x key send a backspace (BS)
character instead of DEL. You can select the function
of the < x key from the Customize VTE Keyboard dialog
box (Chapter 5).
Space bar Pressing the space bar sends a space (SP) character. You
use spaces to separate words or move the cursor forward.
These are prefix keys, used to generate characters that
do not appear as standard keys on your keyboard. See
Compose Chapter 9.
Character
(left and On the German keyboard, the Compose Character key is
right) replaced by Group Shift and Alternate Shift.
You use Group Shift as a prefix or modifier key, to type the
characters on the right half of keycaps. See Chapter 9.
Group
Shift Alternate Shift is a modifier key, used to generate a no
Alternate break space (NBSP) or soft hyphen (SHY) character.
Shift
(German) Alternate Shift + space bar = NBSP character.
Alternate Shift + - = SHY character.
You use Alt Function with other keys, to select alternate
functions defined by your application software.
Alt
Function You can use Alt Function as a Compose Character key, by
(left and holding down the space bar and pressing Alt Function .
right) This action starts a compose character sequence.
For example, Digital’s workstations use the LK201
keyboard, which has a Compose key. The VT1000 uses
the LK401 keyboard, which has both Compose Character
and Alt Function keys. If a workstation application’s
documentation specifies use of the Compose Character
key as a modifier for keyboard keys or mouse buttons,
you may need to use the Alt Function key instead on the
VT1000.
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Editing Keypad
The editing keypad has four arrow keys and six editing keys.
Pressing an arrow key normally moves the text cursor in the direction of
the arrow. For example, pressing the key moves the cursor down one
line.
If you press Ctrl F3 , you can use the editing keypad to perform some
mouse functions. In this mode, the arrow keys move the mouse pointer.
The Select , Prev , Next keys correspond to the three mouse buttons. The
mouse continues to operate. There is no indication the mode is on, but
the arrow keys will not work for normal editing functions.
To turn this mode off, press Ctrl F3 again.
The six editing keys generally perform screen control functions defined by
application software.
Numeric Keypad
Numeric keypad keys often have functions assigned by your software
applications, especially PF1 to PF4 . For example, you may use a
spreadsheet program that assigns special functions to these keys. See
your application manuals for details.
You can use the numeric keypad to enter numeric data as you would
with a calculator. Programmers can use this keypad to do hexadecimal
compose sequences. See ‘‘Hexadecimal Key Sequences’’ at the end of
Chapter 9.
When you use video terminal (VTE) windows, you can set the function of
the keypad as a numeric keypad or application keypad. See the Customize
General dialog box in Chapter 5.
Enter The Enter key on the numeric keypad normally works
like the Return key. Enter sends a carriage return, or
a carriage return and a line feed. You can select the
function of the Return key from the Customize General
dialog box (Chapter 5).
Application software may use Enter as a special-
function key.
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156 The Keyboard
Top-Row Function Keys
Predefined Keys
The first five top-row keys, F1 to F5 , are predefined to perform the
following functions. You cannot change these functions. Your application
software defines the functions of the remaining top-row keys. See your
application manual for details.
F1 (Hold) Pressing F1 (Hold) puts the screen display in the active
window on hold. This stops the scrolling of text, which can
make reading easier. When you press F1 (Hold), the hold
indicator on the keyboard turns on. Pressing F1 (Hold)
again allows scrolling to resume.
F2 (Print) Pressing F2 (Print) sends the text in the active window to
the printer.
The output may or may not correspond exactly to the
display in the window. The output depends on the window
size and font size. See Chapter 5 for more information on
printing.
Ctrl F2 Pressing Ctrl F2 (Print) turns auto print mode on or off. In
auto print mode, you can automatically print each line of
text as it is received from the host system.
F3 This key is disabled.
Ctrl F3 Pressing Ctrl F3 lets you use the editing keypad to perform
some mouse functions. In this mode, the arrow keys
move the mouse pointer. The Select , Prev , and Next
keys correspond to the three mouse buttons. The mouse
continues to operate. There is no indication the mode is
on, but the arrow keys will not work for normal editing
functions.
To turn this mode off, press Ctrl F3 again.
F4 This key is disabled.
F5 (Break) Pressing Break ends communication with your system
if you are using a VTE window running over the serial
communication line.
Pressing F5 (Break) has no effect on LAT or TCP/IP
connections.
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Shift F5 Pressing Shift F5 (Break) performs a disconnect on
the serial communications port associated with the
current session. A disconnect is normally used to end
communication with a modem in preparation for another
call.
Ctrl F5 Pressing Ctrl F5 (Break) sends the answerback message
to the system, regardless of the communications channel
used.
NOTE
Ctrl F5 (Break) sends the answerback message even
if you set the Conceal Answerback Message in the
Customize General dialog box (Chapter 5).
User-Defined Keys and Application-Specific Keys
The function of the remaining top-row keys, F6 to F20 , often depends on
your application software. Refer to your application software manuals for
a description of key functions. You can also define the function of these
keys yourself.
F6 to F20 When pressed alone, these keys send predefined
programming sequences to the host system (Chapter 10).
Applications that recognize these sequences can use the
keys to perform various functions.
In VT100 and VT52 modes
Keys F11 , F12 , and F13 send control characters ESC, BS,
and LF respectively. Keys F6 to F10 and F14 to F20 do not
function.
Shift F6 User-defined keys (UDKs)
to Pressing Shift and one of these keys sends the user-defined
Shift 20 function for that key. You can define keys F6 to F20 by
using programming sequences. You can use any sequence
of characters in your definitions. Definitions are loaded
from the host system. See the Chapter 10 for details.
Data Processing Keys
Most versions of the LK401 keyboard have some keys with characters
on the left half and right half of their keycap. Normally, you use the
characters on the left half of the key. These are called typewriter
characters. The characters on the right half are for data processing
use.
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You can set these keys to send their typewriter or data processing
characters, by choosing the keyboard mode. See ‘‘Changing Your Keyboard
Settings’’ in Chapter 7.
For the following keyboard types, the typewriter and data processing
settings are identical:
• North American and Dutch
• When using 8-bit multinational characters: British, German, and
Portuguese
If you use 7-bit national replacement character sets (NRCs), make
sure you have chosen the correct NRC to match your keyboard. All
data processing keyboards, regardless of language, expect the US
ASCII character set to be chosen. See ‘‘Choosing National Replacement
Character Sets’’ in Chapter 5.
# £ Key
The North American/United Kingdom standard keyboard has only one
key with three characters.
To use the £ symbol, you choose the British Keyboard type. To use the
# symbol, you choose the North American Keyboard type . There are no
separate data processing legends on the North American/United Kingdom
keyboard.
Compose Characters
You can type compose sequences to display many more characters than
those shown on the keycaps. For example, you can display accented
letters. Chapter 9 describes how to use compose sequences.
Indicator Lights
The keyboard has two indicator lights that work with the F1 (Hold) and
lock keys. The indicator lights are at the upper-left of the keyboard.
Turns on or off when you press the F1 (Hold) key.
Turns on or off when you press the lock key.
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Audible Indicators
The keyboard has two audible indicators, a keyclick and a bell. You can
use the bell as a margin bell, warning bell, or both. You can turn off the
keyclick and bell, or adjust their volume. See the Customize Keyboard
dialog box (Chapter 7).
Keyclick
You hear the keyclick sound each time you press a key that sends a
code or causes the terminal to take some immediate action. Shift and Ctrl
never click. If a key is autorepeating, the keyclick will repeat once for
each character or key sequence sent. You can turn off the keyclick in the
Customize Keyboard dialog box.
Bell
The bell tone is a beeping sound. You can use the bell as a margin bell,
warning bell, or both.
Margin Bell
This bell sounds when the cursor is eight characters from the right
margin.
Warning Bell
This bell sounds for any of the following conditions:
• During the power-up self-test
• When the terminal receives a bell (BEL) character from the host
system
• After a compose character error
• After pressing a key for a character that is not available in the current
character set
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Typing Additional Characters
The VT1000 terminal lets you type more characters than appear on your
keyboard. For example, you can type accented characters or a © symbol.
This chapter lists the available characters and shows you how to select
them.
To enter one of these characters, you type a sequence of keys. Most
sequences begin with one of the Compose Character keys. If you
use the German keyboard, you use the Group Shift key instead of
Compose Character .
This chapter describes the following types of key sequences:
• Three-stroke Compose Character sequences (with all LK401 keyboards)
• Group Shift sequences (with the German keyboard)
• Two-stroke key sequences (with keyboards that have nonspacing
diacritical keys)
• Hexadecimal key sequences (for programmers)
Two basic factors determine the key sequences you can use.
• The Keyboard Type and Keyboard Mode settings, which should match
your keyboard type (Chapter 7).
• The character set the terminal is currently using (Chapter 5).
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Typing Additional Characters 161
What Characters Can I Type?
You can type any of the characters in the character set the terminal
is currently using. You can select from two multinational sets (DEC
Multinational or ISO Latin Alphabet No. 1) or many national replacement
character sets (NRCs). The Customize VTE General dialog box lets you
set the terminal to work with 8-bit multinational sets or 7-bit NRC sets.
If you choose 7-bit NRC sets, the Customize VTE 7-Bit NRCS Selection
dialog box (Chapter 5) lets you choose a specific NRC set.
By default, the terminal uses the DEC Multinational character set.
Chapter 5 describes multinational and national character sets.
Key Sequences with Nonspacing Diacritical Keys
Table 9–1 lists the keyboards that have keys with diacritical marks.
Table 9–2 lists all the additional characters for all character sets in
the terminal. Many of these characters include a diacritical mark. For
example, Á includes an acute accent.
To enter a character that has a diacritical mark, you press the diacritical
key followed by the character. If your keyboard does not have the
diacritical key, you must press the Compose Character key followed by
the correct key sequence listed in Table 9–2.
To use diacritical keys, you must be using a multinational character set.
Table 9–1 Keyboards with Diacritical Marks
Grave Acute Circumflex Tilde
Keyboard Accent Accent Accent Mark Umlaut
Finnish yes no yes yes no
Flemish yes no yes yes yes
French/Belgian yes no yes yes yes
French yes no yes yes no
Canadian
German yes yes yes yes yes
Portuguese no no no yes no
Spanish yes yes yes yes yes
Swedish yes no yes yes no
Swiss (French) yes no yes yes yes
Swiss (German) yes no yes yes yes
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How to Type a Character Using the Compose
Character Key
To enter a Compose Character key sequence:
1. Find the character you want to type in Table 9–2.
2. Press the Compose Character key.
3. Type the sequence in Table 9–2 for the character you want.
Example
To type an é:
1. Find the é character in Table 9–2.
2. Press Compose Character .
3. Type e and ’ (apostrophe).
NOTE
If you try to enter a character that is not available in the current
character set, a warning bell sounds. See ‘‘Invalid Sequences’’ in
this chapter.
How to Type a Character Using the Group Shift Key
If you select the Austrian-German keyboard type in the Customize
Keyboard dialog box (Chapter 7), the Group Shift key replaces the
Compose Character key.
Many keys on the German keyboard have a second group of legends on
the right half of their keycap. These legends are called Group-2.
To enter a single character from Group-2:
1. Press and release the Group Shift key.
2. Type the key that has the desired character on the right half of the
keycap. The character appears on the screen.
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Example
To type an ø:
1. Press Group Shift .
2. Type the key that has the ø character on the right half of the keycap:
O ø.
To enter a series of characters from Group-2:
1. Hold down the Group Shift key.
2. Type the series of keys that have the desired characters on the right
half of their keycaps. The characters appear on the screen.
3. When you are done typing characters from Group-2, release the
Group-Shift key.
Invalid Sequences
When you complete a valid compose or group-shift sequence, the character
appears on the screen. If you use an invalid sequence, the terminal
cancels the sequence and sounds the warning bell.
Some compose characters require that you type the key sequence in the
order listed in Table 9–2. If you do not follow the order, the sequence is
invalid and the warning bell sounds. If the terminal does not display the
character, repeat the sequence exactly as shown in Table 9–2.
NOTE
Pressing a function key cancels a compose or group-shift sequence
without sounding the bell.
You can turn the warning bell on or off from the Customize
Keyboard dialog box (Chapter 7).
Canceling or Restarting a Key Sequence
If you accidentally start a key sequence by pressing Compose Character ,
Group Shift , or a nonspacing diacritical key, press the <x key. This
immediately cancels the sequence.
If you press Compose Character during a compose sequence, a new three-
stroke sequence starts from that point. The first sequence is canceled.
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If you press any of the following keys during a key sequence, they cancel
the sequence and perform their usual function:
Tab Any top-row key
Enter Any Ctrl other key combination
Hexadecimal Key Sequences
This feature is primarily for programmers who are familiar with character
coding and hexadecimal representation.
The terminal uses coded character sets to exchange data with a host
computer. The code for a character can be represented by a pair of
hexadecimal digits. With the VT1000, you can enter any 8-bit code by
pressing Compose Character or Group Shift followed by two hexadecimal
digits typed on the numeric keypad.
When you press Compose Character or Group Shift , the terminal assigns
hexadecimal values to the numeric keypad keys. The character set tables
in Chapter 10 show you the hexadecimal values for each character in the
standard character sets. Here are the values assigned to each key:
Hexadecimal Compose Keys
PF1 PF2 PF3 PF4
Key Name Hexadecimal Digit
7 8 9 _ PF1 A
PF2 B
4 5 , PF3 C
6
PF4 D
1 2 3 Enter Minus E
Comma F
0 .
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NOTE
The 8-Bit Characters, 7-Bit Characters, and UPSS DEC
Supplemental buttons in the Customize VTE General dialog box
do not affect hexadecimal compose sequences.
Examples
• You can use a hexadecimal compose sequence to send the US (unit
separator) control character. The hexadecimal value for US is 1F.
1. Press Compose Character or Group Shift .
2. Press 1 on the numeric keypad.
3. Press , on the numeric keypad.
• You can use a hexadecimal compose sequence to send the DCS (device
control string) character. The hexadecimal value for DCS is 90.
1. Press Compose Character or Group Shift .
2. Press 9 on the numeric keypad.
3. Press 0 on the numeric keypad.
Invalid Hexadecimal Sequences
If you enter an invalid sequence, the terminal cancels the sequence and
sounds the warning bell. You can turn the warning bell on or off from the
Customize Keyboard dialog box (Chapter 7).
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Table 9–2 Key Sequences for Character Sequence
Additional Characters
± plus or minus +-
Character Sequence sign
" quotation mark ¨ (sp) ² superscript 2 2^
# number sign ++ ³ superscript 3 3^
’ apostrophe ´ (sp) µ micro sign /U
@ commercial at AA ¶ paragraph sign P!
[ opening bracket (( · middle dot . ^
\ backslash / / or / < ¹ superscript 1 1^
] closing bracket )) º masculine O_
ordinal
^ circumflex ^ (sp)
accent » closed angle >>
brackets
` grave accent ` (sp)
¼ fraction one- 14
{ opening brace (- quarter
| vertical line /^ ½ fraction one-half 12
} closing brace )- ¿ inverted ? ??
~ tilde ~ (sp) À A grave `A
¡ inverted ! !! Á A acute ’A
¢ cent sign C / or C | Â A circumflex ^A
£ pound sign L- or L= Ã A tilde ~A
¥ yen sign Y- or Y= Ä A umlaut ¨A or "A
§ section sign SO or S! or Å A ring °A or *A
S0
(degree
¤ currency sign XO or X0 sign)
© copyright sign CO or C0 Æ A E diphthong AE
ª feminine ordinal A_ Ç C cedilla C,
« open angle << È E grave `E
brackets
É E acute ’E
° degree sign 0^
Most sequences that include diacritical
marks can also be typed in reverse order.
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Table 9–2 (Cont.) Key Sequences Character Sequence
for Additional
Characters á a acute ’a
â a circumflex ^a
ã a tilde ~a
Character Sequence
ä a umlaut ¨a or "a
Ê E circumflex ^E
å a ring °a or a*
Ë E umlaut ¨E or "E
(degree
Ì I grave `I sign)
Í I acute ’I æ a e diphthong ae
Î I circumflex ^I ç c cedilla c , (comma)
Ï I umlaut ¨I or "I è e grave `e
Ñ N tilde ~N é e acute ’e
Ò O grave `O ê e circumflex ^e
Ó O acute ’O ë e umlaut ¨e or "e
Ô O circumflex ^O ì i grave `i
Õ O tilde ~O í i acute ’i
Ö O umlaut ¨O or "O î i circumflex ^i
Œ O E diphthong OE ï i umlaut ¨i or "i

Ø O slash o/ ñ n tilde ~n
Ù U grave `U ò o grave `o
Ú U acute ’U ó o acute ’o
Û U circumflex ^U ô o circumflex ^o
Ü U umlaut ¨U or "U õ o tilde ~o
Ÿ Y umlaut ¨Y or "Y ö o umlaut ¨o or "o

ß German small ss œ o e diphthong oe

sharp s
This character is only available when you

à a grave `a
use the DEC Multinational Character Set.
See the Customize VTE General dialog box
(Chapter 5).
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for Additional
Characters
÷ division sign -:
Character Sequence
multiplication xx
ø o slash o/ sign
ù u grave `u
ú u acute ’u Character Sequence
û u circumflex ^u ´ acute accent ’’
ü u umlaut ¨u or "u ¸ cedilla ,,
ÿ y umlaut ¨y or "y

¨ diaeresis ¨ (sp) or "
ISO Characters† "
no break space sp sp Ý Y acute ’Y
¦ broken vertical | | or ! ^
bar
ý y acute ’y
¬ logical not -,
Þ capital Icelandic TH
thorn
- soft (syllable) --
hyphen
þ small Icelandic th
thorn
® registered RO
trademark
Ð capital Icelandic -D
¯ macron -^ Eth
ð small Icelandic -d
Eth
This character is only available when you

use the DEC Multinational Character Set.
See the Customize VTE General dialog box
(Chapter 5).
†These characters are only available when
you use the ISO Latin Alphabet No. 1
character set. See the Customize VTE
General dialog box (Chapter 5).
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VT1000 VTE Programming Summary
The VT1000 video terminal (VTE) windows emulate a VT320 text
terminal. When programming for VTE windows, you can use the
control functions and commands described in the VT320 Programmer
Reference Manual. This chapter describes additional control functions and
commands for the VT1000 terminal that you can use when programming
VTE windows. The chapter has two main sections.
• Locator Device Commands provides a detailed description of the
commands you use to program the locator device attached to the
VT1000 terminal. The locator device can be a mouse or graphics tablet.
• Programming Summary summarizes the control functions specific to
the VT1000 terminal. If you are a programmer, you can use this as a
quick-reference tool. For more background on these control functions,
see the VT320 Programmer Reference Manual.
Locator Device Commands
This section describes the commands you use to program the locator
device attached to the terminal. The locator device can be a mouse or
graphics tablet. There are four locator device commands:
• Enable filter rectangle
• Enable locator reports
• Locator report
• Select locator events
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170 Locator Device Commands
Enable Filter Rectangle (DECEFR)
Enable Filter Rectangle (DECEFR)
This control function defines the coordinates of a filter rectangle, then
activates it. If the terminal detects that the locator is outside the filter
rectangle, the terminal sends an outside rectangle event and disables
the rectangle. The terminal treats filter rectangles as one-shot events.
Defining a new rectangle reactivates it.
Format
CSI Pt ; Pl; Pb; Pr ’ w
9/11 3/? 3/11 ********** 2/7 7/7
Parameters
Pt
is the top border of the filter rectangle.
Pl
is the left border.
Pb
is the bottom border.
Pr
is the right border.
Description
Pt, Pl, Pb, and Pr are in coordinate units specified in the last DECEFR
sequence. The filter rectangle includes the borders. The origin of
the rectangle is the upper-left corner (Pt = 1, Pl = 1). If you omit
any parameters, they default to the current locator position. Sending
DECEFR without any parameters informs the application of any locator
movement (unfiltered movement).
You can redefine the rectangle at any time, even if it is already active.
If you define a rectangle that does not contain the locator cursor, the
terminal sends an outside rectangle report and deactivates the rectangle.
DECEFR always cancels any previous filter rectangle definition. This
action ensures that there will never be an outstanding filter rectangle
when an application enables locator reports.
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Enable Locator Reports (DECELR)
Enable Locator Reports (DECELR)
This control function enables or disables the sending of locator reports
from the terminal to the application. When enabled, you can program
individual locator events to send reports to the host. An event can be
(1) movement of the locator device, or (2) the pressing or releasing of a
locator button, which is called a transition.
Format
CSI Ps ; Pu ’ z
9/11 3/? 3/11 3/? 2/7 7/10
Parameters
Ps
specifies whether or not locator reports are enabled.
Ps Meaning
0 Locator reports disabled (default)
1 Locator reports enabled
2 One-shot reports (Send one report, then disable.)
Pu
specifies the coordinate units for locator reports.
Pu Coordinate Units
0 or Character cells (default)
omitted
1 Device physical pixels
2 Character cells
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Locator Report (DECLRP)
Locator Report (DECLRP)
The terminal sends locator reports to the host when a locator event
occurs. A locator event can be (1) movement of the locator device, or (2)
the pressing or releasing of a locator button, which is called a transition.
When a selected trigger event occurs, such as pressing or releasing a
button, the terminal sends a locator report (DECLRP) to the host. The
locator report tells the host the current position of the locator and which
event triggered the report.
NOTE
The terminal only sends locator reports to the host when the
enable locator reports (DECELR) command is set to enabled.
Format
CSI Pe ; Pb; Pr; Pc; Pp & w
9/11 3/? 3/11 ************* 2/6 7/7
Parameters
Pe
is the event code. Pe indicates which event caused the terminal to send
this report.
Pe Meaning
0 Request. The terminal received an explicit request for a locator
report, but the locator is unavailable.
1 Request. The terminal received an explicit request for a locator
report.
2 Left button down
3 Left button up
4 Middle button down
5 Middle button up
6 Right button down
7 Right button up
8 Fourth button down
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Locator Report (DECLRP)
9 Fourth button up
10 Locator outside of filter rectangle
Pb
is the button code. This code is an ASCII decimal number from 0 to 15
that indicates which buttons are down. The state of the four buttons
on the locator correspond to the low four bits of the decimal value. For
example, 1 means the button is down.
Pb Button Down
0 No buttons down
1 Right
2 Middle
4 Left
8 Fourth
Pr
is the row coordinate of the locator position on the page. Pr is encoded as
an ASCII decimal value.
Pc
is the column coordinate of the locator position in the page. Pc is encoded
as an ASCII decimal value.
Pp
is the page number of the locator position. The VT1000 terminal does not
use Pp, because it only has one page. Pp is encoded as an ASCII decimal
value. If Pp is omitted, the terminal uses a default of 1.
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Request Locator Position (DECRQLP)
Request Locator Position (DECRQLP)
This control function requests a locator position report.
Format
CSI Ps ’ |
9/11 3/? 2/7 7/12
Parameters
Ps
Selects how the terminal sends the locator position report.
Ps Meaning
0 or Send a single locator position report (DECLRP).
omitted
1 Same as 0.
Description
The host can explicitly request a locator report only when enable locator
reports (DECELR) is set to enabled. The request causes the terminal to
immediately send a locator report to the host. The report has an event
code of 1, indicating the last locator position. If the session receiving the
request is not currently active, the terminal sends the last known locator
position for that session. If the locator is disabled or unavailable, the
report has an event code of 0.
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Select Locator Events (DECSLE)
Select Locator Events (DECSLE)
This control function selects which locator events cause the terminal to
send a report to the host.
Format
CSI Ps . . . Ps ’ {
9/11 ********** 2/7 7/11
Parameters
Ps...Ps
are one or more parameters that select which locator events cause the
terminal to send a report.
Ps Meaning
0 Respond only to explicit host requests. (default)
Also cancels any pending filter rectangle.
1 Send a report when locator buttons are pressed.
2 Do not send a report when locator buttons are pressed.
3 Send a report when locator buttons are released.
4 Do not send a report when locator buttons are released.
Description
DECSLE lets you select which locator events the terminal reports to the
host. The locator can report both up and down (released and pressed)
button transitions for those situations where the exact sequence of button
actions is significant.
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Programming Summary
The VT320 Programmer Reference Manual describes most of the control
functions you can use when programming the VT1000 terminal in video
terminal extended (VTE) mode. This section summarizes other control
function information that is either specific to the VT1000 terminal or not
used with the VT320 terminal. Programmers can use this section as a
quick-reference tool.
The following sections are numbered to correspond to the chapters in the
VT320 Programmer Reference Manual. For example, to find out more
about Character Encoding, you would go to Chapter 2 of the VT320
Programmer Reference Manual.
2 Character Encoding
DEC Technical Character Set
The DEC Technical character set is a 7-bit character set with 94 graphic
characters. It includes characters and symbols often used in technical
applications, such as schematic and logic diagrams.
The C0 controls are in columns 0 and 1 of the DEC Technical character
set.
The graphic characters and symbols are in columns 2 through 7.
You can use the characters in positions 2/1 through 3/7 to form large
composite characters.
You can use the DEC Technical set to replace the ASCII set in GL or
the DEC Supplemental Graphic set in GR. You can only use the DEC
Technical set in VT300 mode.
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b8 0 0 0 0 0 0
b7 0 0 1 1 1 1
b6 1 1 0 0 1 1
b5 0 1 0 1 0 1
Bits GL GR GL GR GL GR GL GR GL GR GL GR
b4 b3 b2 b1 Column 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15
Row
Π π
60 260 100 300 120 320 140 340 160 360
0 0 0 0 0 48
30
176
B0
64
40
192
C0
80
50
208
D0
96
60
224
E0
112
70
240
F0
Ψ α ψ
41 241 61 261 101 301 121 321 141 341 161 361
0 0 0 1 1 33
21
161
A1
49
31
177
B1
65
41
193
C1
81
51
209
D1
97
61
225
E1
113
71
241
F1
β ρ
42 242 62 262 102 302 122 322 142 342 162 362
0 0 1 0 2 34
22
162
A2
50
32
178
B2
66
42
194
C2
82
52
210
D2
98
62
226
E2
114
72
242
F2
Σ χ σ
43 243 63 263 103 303 123 323 143 343 163 363
0 0 1 1 3 35
23
163
A3
51
33
179
B3
67
43
195
C3
83
53
211
D3
99
63
227
E3
115
73
243
F3
∆ δ τ
44 244 64 264 104 304 124 324 144 344 164 364
0 1 0 0 4 36
24
164
A4
52
34
180
B4
68
44
196
C4
84
54
212
D4
100
64
228
E4
116
74
244
F4
ε
45 245 65 265 105 305 125 325 145 345 165 365
0 1 0 1 5 37
25
165
A5
53
35
181
B5
∆ 69
45
197
C5
85
55
213
D5
101
65
229
E5
f 117
75
245
F5
Φ φ
46 246 66 266 106 306 126 326 146 346 166 366
0 1 1 0 6 38
26
166
A6
54
36
182
B6
70
46
198
C6
86
56
214
D6
102
66
230
E6
? 118
76
246
F6
Γ Ω γ ω
47 247 67 267 107 307 127 327 147 347 167 367
0 1 1 1 7 39
27
167
A7
55
37
183
B7
71
47
199
C7
87
57
215
D7
103
67
231
E7
119
77
247
F7
Ξ η ξ
50 250 70 270 110 310 130 330 150 350 170 370
1 0 0 0 8 40
28
168
A8
? 56
38
184
B8
72
48
200
C8
88
58
216
D8
104
68
232
E8
120
78
248
F8
Τ ι υ
51 251 71 271 111 311 131 331 151 351 171 371
1 0 0 1 9 41
29
169
A9
57
39
185
B9
73
49
201
C9
89
59
217
D9
105
69
233
E9
121
79
249
F9
Θ θ ζ
52 252 72 272 112 312 132 332 152 352 172 372
1 0 1 0 10 42 170 58 186 74 202 U 90 218 106 234 122 250
2A AA 3A BA 4A CA 5A DA 6A EA 7A FA
κ
53 253 73 273 113 313 133 333 153 353 173 373
1 0 1 1 11 43 171 59 187 75 203 U 91 219 107 235 123 251
2B AB 3B BB 4B CB 5B DB 6B EB 7B FB
Λ λ
54 254 74 274 114 314 134 334 154 354 174 374
1 1 0 0 12 44 172 60 188 76 204 U 92 220 108 236 124 252
2C AC 3C BC 4C CC 5C DC 6C EC 7C FC
55 255 75 275 115 315 135 335 155 355 175 375
1 1 0 1 13 45 173 61 189 77 205 U 93 221 109 237 125 253
2D AD 3D BD 4D CD 5D DD 6D ED 7D FD
ν
56 256 76 276 116 316 136 336 156 356 176 376
1 1 1 0 14 46
2E
174
AE
62
3E
190
BE
78
4E
206
CE
94
5E
222
DE
110
6E
238
EE
126
7E
254
FE
57 257 77 277 117 317 137 337 157 357
1 1 1 1 15 47
2F
175
AF
63
3F
191
BF
79
4F
207
CF
95
5F
223
DF
111
6F
239
EF
Key Codes
101 301 Octal
Character 65 193 Decimal
41 C1 Hex
* Note: When Set is Mapped into GR Bit B8 is 1
GSF_0590_89A.DG
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5 Using Character Sets
Selecting Graphic Character Sets
1. Designate the set as G0, G1, G2, or G3.
2. Map the designated set into the in-use table.
Designating Character Sets (SCS Sequences)
You designate a hard character set as G0 through G3 by using a select
character set (SCS) escape sequence. You cannot designate a 96-character
set as G0.
Format:
ESC I1 I2 ... In F
I1 , intermediate character
Designates the character set as G0, G1, G2, or G3.
I1 Character Code Set Selection
94-Character Sets
( left parenthesis 2/8 G0 (initial setting
for GL)
) right parenthesis 2/9 G1
* asterisk 2/10 G2 (initial setting
for GR)
+ plus sign 2/11 G3
96-Character Sets

- hyphen 2/13 G1
. period 2/14 G2
/ slash 2/15 G3
You cannot designate a 96-character set into G0.

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I2 ...In F, intermediate and final characters
Selects one of the standard character sets.
I2 ...In F
Character Set Characters Code
94-Character Sets
ASCII (initial G1 and G0 setting) B 4/2
DEC Supplemental Graphic (initial G2 and %5 2/5, 3/5
G3 setting)
I2 ...In F
Character Set Characters Code
DEC Special Graphic 0 3/0
DEC Technical > 3/14
User-preferred supplemental < 3/12
NRC Sets

ISO United Kingdom A 4/1
DEC Finnish 5 3/5
ISO French R 5/2
DEC French Canadian 9 3/9
ISO German K 4/11
ISO Italian Y 5/9
DEC Norwegian/Danish 6 3/6
ISO Norwegian/Danish ‘ 6/0
DEC Portuguese %6 2/5, 3/6
ISO Spanish Z 5/10
DEC Swedish 7 3/7
DEC Swiss = 3/13
Only one NRC set is available at a time. You must select national mode to use NRC sets.

See ‘‘Character Set Mode (DECNRCM)’’ in the VT320 Programmer Reference Manual.
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I2 ...In F
Character Set Characters Code
96-Character Sets
ISO Latin–1 Supplemental A 4/1
If you set a font path and use double-height or double-width characters
(ESC # 3, ESC # 4, ESC # 6) in a VTE window message, you may have
to wait a few extra seconds for the terminal to load the larger fonts from
the host the first time they are used. There is no delay if you use the
terminal’s local ROM fonts only.
11 VT1000 Reports
Sequences for VT1000 Reports
Name Mnemonic Sequence
Primary Device Attributes
Primary DA request DA CSI c or CSI 0 c
(Host to VT1000)
Primary DA response DA CSI ? Psc; Ps1; ... Psn c
(VT1000 to host) Psc = operating level.
61 = level 1 (VT100 family).
62, 63 = levels 2 and 3
(VT300 mode).
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Name Mnemonic Sequence
Primary Device Attributes
Ps1...Psn = extensions.
1 = 132 columns.
2 = printer port.
3 = ReGIS graphics.
4 = sixel graphics.
6 = selective erase.
7 = soft character set.
8 = user-defined keys.
9 = NRC sets.
11 = 25th status line.
14 = 8-bit architecture.
15 = DEC technical set.
16 = ReGIS locator.
17 = terminal state reports.
29 = ANSI text locator.
39 = page memory extension.
See Table 10–1 for alias responses.
Secondary Device Attributes
Secondary DA request DA CSI > c or CSI > 0 c
(Host to VT1000)
Secondary DA response DA CSI > Pp; Pv; Po c
(VT1000 to host) Pp = identification code.
42 = VT1000 terminal emulator.
28 = DECterm.
24 = VT320.
Pv = firmware version.
Po = hardware options.
0 = no options.
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Table 10–1 Primary DA Alias Responses from the VT1000
Terminal Identification Sequence Meaning
VT100 DA ESC [ ? 1; 2 c VT100 terminal
VT101 DA ESC [ ? 1; 0 c VT101 terminal
VT102 DA ESC [ ? 6 c VT102 terminal
VT220 DA CSI ? 62; 1; 2; 6; 7; 8; 9 c VT220 terminal
VT320 DA CSI ? 63; 1; 2; 6; 7; 8; 9 c VT320 terminal
VT1000 DA CSI ? 63; 1; 2; 6; 8; 9; 15; 29 c VT1000 terminal
DECterm DA CSI ? 63; 1; 3; 4; 6; 7; 8; 9; DECterm emulator
15; 16; 29 c
NOTE
To change an alias response, you must use the Customize VTE General
dialog box (Chapter 5).
Table 10–2 Control Function Requests (non-VT320)
Intermediate
and
Final
Control Function Mnemonic Character(s)
Enable locator reports DECELR ’z
Enable filter rectangles DECEFR ’w
Select locator events DECSLE ’{
Device Status Reports
VTE DSR—Keyboard Language
The VTE Keyboard DSR control function (CSI ? 27; Pd n) reports the
keyboard dialect chosen in the VT1000 Terminal Manager’s Customize
Keyboard dialog box, using the same Pd parameter values listed in the
VT320 Programmer Reference Manual. Even if the keyboard map is
loaded by the remote session manager, the terminal continues to report
the locally customized value.
Chapter 10
11
11
Solving Problems and Getting Service
This chapter describes some simple operating problems you can solve
yourself. The chapter also includes sections on:
• The VT1000 power-up self-test
• Error messages
• How to get service
Operating Problems
Table 11–1 lists some possible operating problems and suggested
solutions. If you have a problem with your terminal, check this list
before calling for service. If the problem persists and you need service,
see ‘‘Digital Service’’ in this chapter.
Table 11–1 Operating Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution
System Box Problems
The system box fan is The power cord is not Make sure the power
off. plugged into the power cord is plugged in and
outlet. check and the power
source.
The system box’s | /O Turn the system box’s
power switch is off (O). power switch on ( | ).
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184 Solving Problems and Getting Service
Table 11–1 (Cont.) Operating Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution
Monitor Problems
When you turn the The monitor’s | /O Turn the monitor’s power
terminal on, the power switch is off (O). switch on ( | ).
monitor does not
display the VT1000 The monitor cable is not Check the monitor cable
Terminal Manager connected to the system connections.
window after 45 box.
seconds. The monitor’s Adjust the monitor’s
brightness and contrast brightness and contrast
settings are too dark to controls. See the
see the screen display. monitor’s installation
guide.
The keyboard cable is Check the keyboard cable
not connected. connections.
The monitor’s fuse is Replace the fuse.
blown.
The screen is blank, but The CRT saver feature Check if the two
the terminal is on. may be on. keyboard lights are
blinking, which may
indicate the CRT saver
is on. If the CRT saver
is on, press any key to
reactivate the screen.
The screen is distorted The monitor select Turn the monitor select
or the text font size is switch is set to the switch setting on the
too small. wrong position. back of the system box
to the correct position
(Chapter 2). Turn the
system box’s | /O power
switch off (O) and then
on ( | ).
Customize Security Password Problems
You cannot display The password for the Contact Digital Customer
Customize dialog boxes Customize Security Services to perform a
that were locked. dialog box is lost. secure reset.
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Table 11–1 (Cont.) Operating Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution
Mouse Problems
The pointer for the The cable for the Turn the system box’s
mouse or tablet does mouse or tablet is | /O power switch off
not appear on the not connected securely (O), then disconnect and
screen, or the pointer to the system box. reconnect the mouse or
does not respond to tablet cable. Turn the
the pointing device system box’s | /O power
commands. switch on ( | ).
The mouse is broken. Replace the mouse.
Until you get a new
mouse, press Ctrl F3 to
use the editing keypad to
perform mouse functions.
See Chapter 8.
Keyboard Problems
The bell tone does not The keyboard cable is Check the keyboard cable
sound when you turn not connected. connection to the system
the VT1000 on. All box.
keyboard indicator
lights are off.
Keys do not work. The F1 (Hold) key is Press the F1 (Hold) key
active. to release the screen.
Printer Problems
The printer does not The printer’s | /O power Turn the printer’s power
print. switch is off (O). switch on ( | ).
The printer cable is not Check the printer cable
connected securely. connections.
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Table 11–1 (Cont.) Operating Problems
Printer Problems
The communication Make sure the
settings on the terminal communication settings
and printer do not (baud rate and parity)
match. on the terminal and
printer match. Choose
the Printer Port... menu
item from the VT1000
Terminal Manager’s
Customize Menu
(Chapter 7.)
Network Problems
The host system The ThinWire Ethernet Check the Ethernet
and terminal do not cable is not connected cable and T-connector
communicate. securely to the system connections.
box.
There is no T-connector Check that there is a
between the connector T-connector between
on the ThinWire cable the connector on the
and the system box. ThinWire cable and the
system box.
There is a ThinWire Check that there is
segment between the no ThinWire segment
system box and the between the system box
T-connector. and the T-connector.
(The T-connector must
attach directly to the
system box).
A T-connector with a Check if a terminator
terminator has been has been removed or
disconnected from an disconnected from an
operating ThinWire active ThinWire segment.
Ethernet segment.
The system box port is Make sure the port that
inactive. your system cable is
connected to is active.
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Power-Up Self-Test
Every time your turn the terminal on, the VT1000 automatically runs a
power-up self-test. This test checks the operating status of many internal
parts in the terminal. During the test, the keyboard lights turn on and
off. The power-up self-test should not take more than 45 seconds to
complete.
If the test is successful, the bell tone sounds and the terminal displays
the VT1000 Terminal Manager window.
If there were any test errors:
• A diagnostic message appears.
• The keyboard lights flash.
• The keyboard bell does not sound.
Screen Error Messages
If the VT1000 fails the power-up self-test, the terminal may display one of
the error messages shown. Only qualified service personnel should try to
correct these problems. You should note any error message that appears
and call Digital Customer Services.
Internal error or CPU error - 11
External ROM error - 12
External RAM error - 13
NVR error - 14
Host port error - 15
Printer port error - 16
DUART1 timer error - 17
Keyboard port error - 18
Mouse port error - 19
DUART2 timer error - 21
Video RAM error - 22
Ethernet ROM error - 23
Ethernet port error - 24
Video error - 25
Mouse error - 26
Keyboard error - 27
Trap interrupt error - 28
Video control register error - 29
I/O data path error - 31
Illegal monitor error - 32
LANCE not reset on power up - 33
Image board error - 34
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Digital Service
Digital provides a wide range of maintenance programs that cover small
systems and terminals. These include on-site, carry-in, and mail-in
maintenance services. You can use these programs to select the plan
that suits your service needs.
Digital provides on-site repair and off-site repair services.
On-Site Hardware Services
Digital offers fast, low-cost, quality maintenance performed at your site
by Digital-trained Service Specialists. There are several on-site services
available.
DECservice
DECservice provides preferred on-site service, with a guaranteed response
time when equipment is located within a specified distance of the service
facility. DECservice guarantees a continuous repair effort until service is
restored. You can choose the hours of coverage, up to 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
Basic
Basic offers priority response during regular business hours, Monday
through Friday.
Site SERVIcenter
If you have a least 50 terminals and can provide workspace at your
site, Digital will provide an on-site technician for a predetermined,
periodic time interval. The terminals may include a variety of models
(for example, VT200s and VT300s.)
Per Call
This noncontractual offering provides on-site repair based on time and
materials. Per call service is available during regular business hours,
Monday through Friday.
DECall
DECall is similar to per call service, but has an annual retainer fee.
DECall gives you on-site service at a fixed fee per repair call.
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Off-Site Hardware Services
Digital also provides several options for off-site service.
Carry-in SERVIcenter
Digital SERVIcenters are located in major cities around the world. They
offer convenient, cost-effective repair service with a 48 hour turnaround
time. Both contract and per call coverage is offered.
DECmailer
This is a mail-in service for module and subassembly repairs. DECmailer
provides five day turnaround.
Software Services
DECsupport
This program provides telephone and on-site remedial support (if
required), with personalized account focus and scheduled preventive
maintenance. Software updates, new releases, and access to Digital’s
Software Information Network (DSIN) are included where available.
Basic
Basic service includes telephone support, software updates, new releases,
and access to DSIN where available.
Self-Maintenance Service
This service provides software updates and new releases.
How To Get Service
Digital has a central service center in your area to help you keep your
system running at peak efficiency. To find out more about Digital’s
hardware and software service offerings
In the United States
Call 1-800-554-3333 during regular business hours.
Outside the United States
Contact your local Digital Customer Services Office.
Chapter 11
A A
Specifications
This appendix lists the specifications for the VT1000 video terminal.
Site Planning
Weight Height Width Depth
System box 5.4 kg 60mm 394 mm 368 mm
(12 lb) (2.38 in.) (15.5 in.) (14.5 in.)
VR150 monitor 16.34 kg 394 mm 403 mm 368 mm
(36 lb) (15.5 in.) (15.9 in.) (14.5 in.)
VR262 monitor 18 kg 394 mm 455 mm 391 mm
(40 lb) (15.5 in.) (17.9 in.) (15.4 in.)
VR315 monitor 13 kg 400 mm 400 mm 395 mm
(29 lb) (15.7 in.) (15.7 in.) (15.4 in.)
VR319 monitor 27.2 kg 457 mm 495 mm 452 mm
(60 lb) (18 in.) (19.5 in.) (17.8 in.)
VRE01 monitor 7.7 kg 390 mm 427 mm 70 mm
(15 lb) (15.3 in.) (16.8 in.) (2.75 in.)
LK401 keyboard 1.4 kg 45 mm 478 mm 191 mm
(3.1 lb) (1.75 in.) (18.8 in.) (7.5 in.)
Mouse Weight Height Diameter
0.17 kg 41 mm 89 mm
(0.4 lb) (1.6 in.) (3.5 in.)
190 Appendix A
Specifications 191
Environment
Operating Storage
Temperature 10° to 40° C –40° to 66° C
(50° to 104° F) (–40° to 151° F)
Relative humidity 10% to 90% 0% to 95%
Maximum wet bulb 28° C (82° F)
Minimum dew point 2° C (36° F)
Maximum altitude 2.4 km (8000 ft) 9.1 km (30,000 ft)
Electrical
Line voltage (U.S.) 100 to 120 Vac nominal
88 to 132 Vrms operating range
single-phase, 3-wire
Line voltage (Europe) 220 to 240 Vac nominal
176 to 264 Vrms operating range
single phase, 3-wire
Line frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Input power 60 W maximum
Power cord Detachable, 3-conductor, grounded
Power cord receptacle EIA specified CEE22-6A
Appendix A
192 Specifications
Display (Monochrome Monitors)
VR150 CRT 381 mm (15 in.)
Resolution 100 dots/in.
VR262 CRT 482 mm (19 in.)
Resolution 75 dots/in.
VR315 CRT 380 mm (15 in.)
Resolution 108 dots/in.
VR319 CRT 485 mm (19 in.)
Resolution 95 dots/in.
VRE01 flat panel 482 mm (19 in.) electroluminescent screen
LK401 Keyboard
General
General 108 sculptured keys with matte finish
Available in 16 language dialects and 15 word
processing versions, including English. Three
French language keyboards.
Cord 1.8 m (6 ft) coiled cord with a 4-pin telephone-type
modular connector
Indicator lights 2 keyboard indicators:
Hold
Lock
Keys (Approximate Size)
Home row 30 mm (1.18 in.) above desktop
Key size 13 mm (0.50 in.) square
Key spacing 19 mm (0.75 in.) center to center (for single-width
keys)
Appendix A
Specifications 193
Keys (Approximate Size)
Numeric keypad 18 keys
Function keys 5 predefined keys, 15 user-definable keys
Audible Indicators If enabled . . .
Keyclick Sounds after each keystroke.
Margin bell Rings once when cursor approaches right margin.
Warning bell Rings for compose errors and system messages.
TUV Rheinland Ergonomic Approval of VT1000 Video
Terminal
The VT1000 Video Terminal with the VR262 monitor meets TUV
Ergonomic requirements. Make sure your customize default settings
are set to display the big font and light text on a dark background.
The ergonomic requirements for display work stations in the office
sector referenced in ZH 1/618 are only upheld in negative polarity (light
characters on dark background) and the big font.
Die ergonomischen Anforderungen an Bildschirmarbeitsplätze im
Bürobereich nach ZH 1/618 sind nur bei negativer Zeichendarstellung
(helle Zeichen auf dunklem Hintergrund) und großem Zeichensatz
eingehalten.
Appendix A
B B
Options and Documentation
You can order the following options, modems, cables, and manuals for
the VT1000 video terminal from Digital. See the end of this appendix for
ordering information.
Optional Memory Boards
Option Part Number Description
Memory VX10X-MA Controller board for optional RAM
controller board memory (comes with a 1 megabyte
SIMM card preinstalled)
SIMM card VX10X-MD 1 megabyte SIMM card
Modems
Part Number Description
DF224 Scholar 300, 1200, and 2400 baud, full-duplex asynchronous
Plus
DF224 300, 1200, and 2400 baud, full-duplex asynchronous
DF124 300, 600, and 1200 baud, full-duplex asynchronous
194 Appendix B
Options and Documentation 195
Cables
Part Number Length Connector
Communication Cables
BC16E-10 10 ft (3 m) 6-pin M DEC-423
BC16E-25 25 ft (7.6 m) 6-pin M DEC-423
AC Power Cables Country
BN20V-2E Australia, New Zealand
BN20S-2E Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
BN20P-2E Canada
BN20U-2E Denmark
BN20R-2E Ireland, United Kingdom
BN19U-2E Israel
BN20W-2E Italy
BN20T-2E Switzerland
Related Documentation
You can order the following related documents from Digital:
Document Order Number
VMS DECwindows User’s Guide AA-MG18A-TE
ULTRIX Workstation (UWS) User’s Guide
VT1000 Service Guide EK-V1000-PS
VT320 Programmer Reference Manual EK-VT320-RM
VR150 Pocket Service Guide EK-VR150-PS
VR262 Service Guide EK-VR262-PS
VR315 Monitor Service Guide EK-VR315-SG
VR319 Monitor Service Guide EK-VR319-SG
VRE01 Service Guide EK-VRE01-SG
Appendix B
196 Options and Documentation
Ordering Information
You can order modems, supplies, and documentation by phone or by mail.
Continental USA and Puerto Rico
Call 800-258-1710 or mail to:
Digital Equipment Corporation
P.O. Box CS2008
Nashua, NH 03061
New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii
Call 1-603-884-6660.
Outside the USA and Puerto Rico
Mail to:
Digital Equipment Corporation
Attn: Accessories and Supplies Business Manager
c/o Local Subsidiary or Digital-Approved Distributor
Appendix B
C
C
Communication
This appendix provides information on how the VT1000 communicates
with a host computer, printer, or modem. The appendix describes
• Network communication protocols for LAT and TCP/IP connections
• Serial communication for text terminal windows, printers, and modems
• Signals carried by the serial communication and pointing device
connectors on the back of the terminal.
The serial communication section shows the cables you can use for
different system configurations.
Network Protocols
The VT1000 can use two network communication protocols, local area
transport (LAT) and transmission control program/Internet protocol
(TCP/IP). Each protocol connects the VT1000 to a host system through
an Ethernet network.
LAT Functions
The LAT protocol connects the VT1000 terminal to VMS or ULTRIX hosts
in a local area network. The LAT protocol is Digital’s own local area
network protocol. The VT1000 complies with the architecture for LAT
Version 5.1 with extensions to define the characteristics of service classes
3 and 4.
The VT1000 supports LAT service classes 1, 3, and 4.
• Service class 1 lets the VT1000 run video terminal window (VTE)
applications through the LAT on VMS and ULTRIX systems.
• Service class 3 lets the VT1000 run X window and DECwindows
applications through the LAT on VMS systems.
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198 Communication
• Service class 4 lets the VT1000 access font files through the LAT on
VMS systems.
TCP/IP Functions
The TCP/IP protocol connects the VT1000 terminal to ULTRIX or UNIX
hosts in a wide-area network. TCP/IP is an Internet wide-area protocol.
The VT1000 provides the following TCP/IP functions:
• Internet protocol (IP)
• Transmission control program (TCP)
• User datagram protocol (UDP)
• Boot protocol (BOOTP)
• Internet control message protocol (ICMP)
• Trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP)
• Virtual terminal connection service (TELNET)
• An Internet demon to accept in-bound X connection requests.
Serial Communication
You can connect the VT1000 to a host or terminal server with a DEC-423
6-pin cable. The terminal has two serial communication ports, DEC-423
6-pin host port and a DEC-423 6-pin printer port. You can also use the
printer port as a second host port, by changing settings in the Customize
Printer Port dialog box (Chapter 7).
The terminal operates on full-duplex asynchronous lines only, with 10
possible transmit and receive speeds. You can use split transmit and
receive speeds, but you must use the same speeds as your host system
and printer. To match the speed of your host system or local printer, use
the Customize Host Port or Customize Printer Port dialog box (Chapter 7).
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Communication 199
Serial Communication Cables
You can connect the VT1000 directly to a local host system with a cable.
You can also connect the terminal indirectly to a remote host system,
using (1) a terminal server, or (2) a modem or acoustic coupler connected
to public-switched or dedicated telephone lines.
You can connect the VT1000 to an asynchronous serial printer by using a
null modem cable.
To order cables for connecting the VT1000 to a host system or printer, see
Appendix B.
Serial XON/XOFF Flow Control
The VT1000 stores incoming characters in a character input buffer. The
buffer can hold 254 characters. The terminal processes characters from
the buffer on a first-in/first-out basis.
When the input buffer fills to 64 or 128 characters, the terminal sends an
XOFF character to stop the host system from sending more characters.
The default setting is 64. You can select from three settings—64, 128,
or no XOFF—using the Customize Host Port or Customize Printer Port
dialog box (Chapter 7).
NOTE
If you select No XOFF, the terminal does not send an XOFF
character to the host system when the input buffer fills. Selecting
No XOFF also disables the F1 (Hold) key. With XOFF disabled,
there is no way to ensure that data will not be lost.
If the host system fails to respond to the XOFF character, the terminal
sends a second XOFF character when the input buffer fills to 220
characters. The terminal sends a third XOFF character when the buffer
is full.
When the input buffer falls below 32 characters, the terminal sends an
XON character to tell the host system to start sending characters again.
If you enable XON/XOFF, the terminal recognizes received XON and
XOFF characters. When the terminal receives XOFF, it stops sending
data (except XON/XOFF characters). If the keyboard data buffer
overflows, the keyboard locks. The terminal resumes transmission when
it receives an XON.
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200 Communication
Modems
A modem lets the VT1000 communicate over a telephone line with a
remote computer system. The modem converts the serial characters
sent between the terminal and computer into signals that can travel
over telephone lines. The modem you use with your terminal must be
compatible with the modem used by the host system.
You can use a variety of modems with your VT1000, such as Digital’s
DF224 modem. You can also use compatible modems, such as the AT&T
103, 113, and 212 types. See Appendix B for information on ordering
modems.
The VT1000 must be certified for connection to non-AT&T type modems
used outside of continental North America. Your local Digital Customer
Services office has information on terminal certification and use of non-
AT&T type modems.
To connect an approved modem to the VT1000:
1. Connect the modem cable to the 6-pin, DEC-423 host port on the rear
of the terminal.
2. Display the Customize Host Port dialog box (Chapter 7).
3. Set the transmit and receive speeds to match your modem’s speeds.
Modem Connections and Disconnections
When the VT1000 makes a connection to a host system through a modem,
the terminal performs the following operations to ensure it is ready to
send and receive:
• Unlocks the keyboard (if it was locked).
• Clears any transmisson in progress.
• Clears the keyboard buffer and all message buffers.
• Clears the input buffer.
• Clears XOFF sent and XOFF received.
Any of the following conditions will disconnect the connection to the host
system:
• You type Shift F5 (Break).
• You choose the Use Last Saved Settings or Use System Defaults menu
items from the Customize menu.
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Communication 201
• The terminal loses the data set ready (DSR) signal.
• The terminal receives a self-test command from the host system.
The usual way to disconnect communications is to type Shift F5 (Break).
The host system’s response to the disconnect signal depends on the system
and the software.
Break Function
A break condition is the occurrence of a continuous space on a
communication line for greater than one character time. If you are using
a modem on a VMS operating system, this condition causes the modem to
disconnect the terminal from the host system.
The F5 (Break) key has three functions.
• If enabled, pressing F5 (Break) sends a break signal to the host. If
disabled, you can still send a break signal to the host by typing Shift F5
(Break).
• Pressing Shift F5 (Break) disconnects communications when you use a
modem.
• Pressing Ctrl F5 (Break) sends the answerback message to the host.
You enter the message by using the Customize VTE General dialog box
(Chapter 5).
Communication Connector Signals
The terminal has one DEC-423 host system (communication) connector
and one DEC-423 printer connector on the rear of the terminal. Table C–1
describes the signals for both 6-pin connectors. The following figure shows
the pin numbers for the 6-pin connectors:
1 2 3 4 5 6
GSF_1383_89.DG
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Table C–1 6-Pin DEC-423 Communication and Printer Interface Signals
Pin Signal Mnemonic Description
1 Data DTR From VT1000
terminal When on, tells the modem or printer that
ready the VT1000 is ready to send or receive.
2 Transmit TXD+ From VT1000
data Sends serial characters. Held in the mark
state (–) when characters are not being
sent.
In modem control modes, sends data only
when DSR and DTR signals are on.
3 Transmit TXD– Provides the common ground reference
signal potential for transmitted signals TXD+
ground and DTR.
4 Receive RXD– Provides the common ground reference
signal potential for received signals RXD+ and
ground DSR.
5 Receive data RXD+ To VT1000
Receives serial characters.
6 Data set DSR To VT1000
ready From the modem: When on, tells the
VT1000 that it has a call connected.
From the printer: When on, tells the
VT1000 that the printer is ready to print.
If DSR is present at power-up, the printer
controls print operations. If DSR is not
present at power-up, the terminal checks
for DSR before each print operation.
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Communication 203
Pin Signals for the Pointing Device Connector
The terminal uses a 7-pin micro DIN connector for the pointing device.
Table C–2 lists the connector pin assignments.
Table C–2 Pin Assignments for the Pointing Device Connector
Pin Signal Mnemonic
1 Protective ground GND
2 Transmit data TXD
3 Receive data RXD
4 — GND/–12
5 — +5
6 Not used —
7 Not used —
Standards
The VT1000 operates in accordance with the following national and
international communication standards:
EIA 232-D CCITT V.10
CCITT V.24 ISO 2110.2
CCITT V.28
Appendix C
D D
System Management Tasks
This appendix describes certain tasks a system manager must perform
in the LAT and TCP/IP environments to prepare the system to support
X applications on VT1000 terminals. The appendix also describes how to
run a remote X window session on a VMS host that is not in your local
area (LAT) network.
The appendix is divided into three sections:
• LAT environment (VMS systems)
• TCP/IP environment (ULTRIX and UNIX systems)
• Running a remote X window session on a VMS system
Preparing the LAT Environment (VMS Systems)
Perform the following steps to prepare your LAT environment to support
VT1000 terminals:
• Your system startup procedures will start the LAT driver, using the
procedure LTLOAD.COM.
• Do not call DECW$STARTUP from your SYSTARTUP_V5.COM
command file. Under VMS Version 5.2 or higher, DECW$STARTUP
is called from one of the system command files and not from your
system-specific SYSTARTUP_V5.COM.
• To start DECwindows terminal support, you must include the following
logical in your system startup procedures before starting DECnet:
$ DEFINE/SYSTEM DECW$INSTALL_XTERMINAL TRUE
After the next reboot, your system will be ready to support the VT1000
terminal.
204 Appendix D
System Management Tasks 205
If you do not want to start DECwindows terminal support on a
particular node, you may add the following to a root-specific startup
file:
$ DEFINE/SYSTEM DECW$INSTALL_XTERMINAL FALSE
LAT Font Path
By default, the VMS font daemon expands the nodename given in the
font path to <nodename>)::DECW$XTERMINAL_FONT. This logical is
a searchlist that points to several subdirectories. To use another font
library for custom applications instead of the DECWindows fonts, use the
full directory specification in the font path field of the terminal.
Preparing the TCP/IP Environment (ULTRIX and
UNIX Systems)
Perform the following steps to prepare your TCP/IP environment to
support VT1000 terminals. These steps require Superuser privilege.
For Telnet VTE:
1. Edit /etc/inetd.conf to enable telnet.
2. Assign a network-wide IP address to the terminal.
3. Optional: Add the IP address to the network address table
/usr/etc/bootptab and edit /etc/inetd.conf to enable bootp (if
available). (Allows terminal to automatically determine its IP address
at power-up.)
For X applications:
• Perform the steps above, plus:
4. Edit /etc/inetd.conf to enable tftp.
5. Create font file directory structures.
6. Create a font directory file pointing to the fonts for your terminal’s
resolution (75 dots/inch or 100 dots/inch).
7. Enter the font path in the Customize Fonts window in the terminal.
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206 System Management Tasks
1. Edit /etc/inetd.conf to enable telnet.
Edit the Internet daemon configuration file /etc/inetd.conf. The
following example is taken from the sample file that ULTRIX provides,
with most lines commented out. (This sample lists only the three lines
that are discussed in this chapter. Refer to it for bootp and tftp as well as
telnet.)
The line starting with telnet should be uncommented (delete the leading
# character) and completed, to enable VTE windows in the TCP/IP
environment. Telnet is the network terminal protocol daemon (network
listener program).
# /etc/inetd.conf (Internet daemon configuration file):
#
# @(#)inetd.conf 4.1.1.4 (ULTRIX) 4/19/88
# Internet server configuration database
#
telnet stream tcp nowait /etc/telnetd telnetd
tftp dgram udp nowait /usr/etc/tftpd tftpd -r /tftpboot
bootp dgram udp wait /usr/etc/bootpd bootpd -i
To make the /etc/inetd daemon read the edited file, use the following
command to get the processor status for inetd.
ps -lax | grep inetd
This command produces a display similar to this example:
F UID PID PPID CP PRI NI ADDR SZ RSS WCHAN STAT TT TIME COMMAND
3000001 0 150 1 0 1 0 303c 62 40 c10e8 I ? 0:26 /etc/inetd
b000001 268 3391 3383 0 1 0 4808 14 6 17518 S p2 0:00 grep inetd
The second line tells you the process ID number (PID) of the inetd
daemon, which is 150 for this example.
The next command makes /etc/inetd restart and read the
/etc/inetd.conf file to activate the edits made in the file.
kill -1 150
2. Assign an IP address.
Pick a unique number in your network address group. Enter the address
and a subnet mask value, using the terminal’s Customize TCP/IP dialog
box. Or, complete the next optional step and then click on the Determine
IP Address button in the Customize TCP/IP dialog box.
Appendix D
System Management Tasks 207
3. Update the network address table for the system.
If you have bootp available, individual users can have the VT1000 request
an IP address automatically at power-up, or by clicking on the Determine
IP Address button in the Customize TCP/IP dialog box. A supporting
host must be able to resolve the IP address from the hardwired Ethernet
address in the terminal.
NOTE
If bootp is enabled but a user does not want automatic start-up of
TCP/IP in the terminal at power-up, enter and save address 0.0.0.0
in the Customize TCP/IP dialog box.
You need to edit the BOOTP table file for automatic IP address
resolution. If the file does not already exist, create it with the name
/usr/etc/bootptab. This file lists each VT1000 IP address in the
following format:
name 1 Ethernet_address IP_address default_file
name Is the name used in the /etc/hosts file.
1 Signifies the base network as Ethernet.
Ethernet_address Is the terminal’s Ethernet address in hexadecimal
format: xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx. The Ethernet address
appears in the VT1000 Terminal Manager
window.
IP_address Is the terminal’s IP address used in the file
/etc/hosts. This address can use any valid IP
address format.
default_file Not used.
Example of a /usr/etc/bootptab file
#
# home directory
/
%%
# host htype haddr iaddr bootfile
Aleph 1 aa:00:04:00:38:de 123.45.67.81
Bet 1 08:00:ab:11:4d:28 123.45.67.82
Gimel 1 08:00:01:23:d2:b3 123.45.67.83
Dalet 1 50:12:34:56:24:74 123.45.67.84
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208 System Management Tasks
4. Edit /etc/inetd.conf to enable tftp.
Edit the Internet daemon configuration file /etc/inetd.conf.
TFTP (trivial file transfer program) is the program that transfers font
data from the font files to the terminal. Because network access to the
directories where the fonts reside can have consequences for system
security, there are at least two kinds of access privilege available. The
flexibility of the network software allows many ways to implement
each kind of access privilege, depending on the preferred operating
environment.
For unrestricted access, edit the following line in your inetd.conf file:
tftp dgram udp nowait /usr/etc/tftpd tftpd
For Restricted access, edit the following line in your inetd.conf file:
tftp dgram udp nowait /usr/etc/tftpd tftpd -r /tftpboot
This enables TFTP, the transfer protocol that allows the VT1000 to read
the font file. The -r switch sets security on the system so only files located
below the specified directory can be accessed from the network.
See step 1 for instructions to restart /etc/inetd to activate the changes
you made.
5. Create a font file directory structure.
ULTRIX workstation software ships with TFTP network access restricted
to a temporary directory that is normally empty. You can modify this
restriction to allow access only to the directory containing the font files.
However, there may be other applications and devices running on the
network that need access to other directories.
One example is the LPS20 and LPS40 series of laser printers that require
access to a supporting host to provide downloaded software. The LPS
supporting host software installation creates its own directory and sets up
TFTP to provide network access only to its directory. See ‘‘Revising the
LPS Supporting Host’’ at the end of this section for the commands to link
the LPS directory to the new directory structure.
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System Management Tasks 209
To allow access only to those files that are specifically intended for the
network but are in separate directories, Digital recommends that you
create a generic network access directory (for example /tftpboot) and
then add links to the authorized directories and files. This lets you avoid
moving files around, using extra disk space, or otherwise changing the
existing product installation procedures.
NOTE
You may have to re-edit the /etc/inetd.conf file after installing
LPS supporting host software, because that installation procedure
changes the TFTP setup to be restricted to /usr/lib.
The following diagram shows the directory and link structure for
UWS version 2.2 that allows network access to all needed files. This
structure may be expanded to accommodate other products. The link (...>)
from /tftpboot to /usr/tftpboot is symbolic. The links between the
tftpboot/*.pcf files and the lib/*.pcf files and between the similar
sets of *.sys files are hard.
UWS Version 2.2 Directory Structure
/
|
---------------------------------
| |
tftpboot/ usr/
. |
. ---------------------------------
. | |
...............>tftpboot/ lib/
| |
----------------- -----------------
| | | |
vt1000/ iplps/ X11/ iplps/
| | | |
| | | |
75dpi/ sys/ fonts/ sys/
| | | |
| | | |
*.pcf *.sys decwin/ *.sys
. . | ^
. ................|................
. 75dpi/
. |
..............................> *.pcf
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Creating a Directory Structure
To create the directory, issue the following commands on the host. (The
instructions are different for UWS Version 2.1 and Version 2.2, because
the locations and file types of the font files changed between versions.)
For UWS Version 2.1
$ cd /
$ mkdir /usr/tftpboot
$ ln -s /usr/tftpboot /tftpboot
$ cd /tftpboot
$ mkdir vt1000
$ cd /usr/lib/dwf
$ find 75dpi 100dpi -print | cpio -pvdl /tftpboot/vt1000
For UWS Version 2.2
$ cd /
$ mkdir /usr/tftpboot
$ ln -s /usr/tftpboot /tftpboot
$ cd /tftpboot
$ mkdir vt1000
$ cd /usr/lib/X11/fonts/decwin
$ find 75dpi 100dpi -print | cpio -pvdl /tftpboot/vt1000
6. Create a font path definition file.
After the links to the font files have been created, font directory files need
to be created.
To set an ULTRIX font path, the terminal looks for a font path file on
the font server host at the location specified in the Customize Font Path
dialog box. The terminal uses the contents of the font path file as a guide
to the available fonts.
The terminal accesses fonts using TFTP. Users need to specify a font path.
You need to create a file that specifies the location of each available font.
This file must have world read access.
To create a font path file for VT1000 firmware Version 2.0 or higher, issue
the following commands on the host. (See the following instructions for
Firmware Version 1.1 or higher.)
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System Management Tasks 211
For UWS Version 2.1
Change directory to /tftpboot, and list the 75 dpi font file names
into vt1000/75dpi/fonts.dir and the 100 dpi font file names into
vt1000/100dpi/fonts.dir.
$ cd /tftpboot
$ find vt1000/75dpi -name "*.dwf" -print > vt1000/75dpi/fonts.dir
$ find vt1000/100dpi -name "*.dwf" -print > vt1000/100dpi/fonts.dir
For UWS Version 2.2
Change directory to /tftpboot/vt1000/75dpi, create a font directory file, and
then do the same for 100dpi.
$ cd /tftpboot/vt1000/75dpi
$ dxmkfontdir
$ cd /tftpboot/vt1000/100dpi
$ dxmkfontdir
7. Enter a font path in the terminal.
Use one of the following font paths on your terminal:
For the VR262 or VRE01 monitors, use the 75 dots/inch fonts.
Unrestricted:
ROM,123.45.67.89:/tftpboot/vt1000/75dpi/fonts.dir
Restricted:
ROM,123.45.67.89:/vt1000/75dpi/fonts.dir
For the VR150, VR315, or VR319 monitors, use the 100 dot per inch
fonts.
Unrestricted:
ROM,123.45.67.89:/tftpboot/vt1000/100dpi/fonts.dir
Restricted:
ROM,123.45.67.89:/vt1000/100dpi/fonts.dir
NOTE
Specifying the TFTP font path in this way lets the terminal set the
font path in the least amount of time. If you only need to use one
size of fonts, Digital recommends this method.
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For Firmware Version 1.1 or Higher,
or When Using More Than One Font Directory at a Time
Use this procedure to provide support for:
• VT1000 Firmware Version 1.1 or higher.
• Simultaneous access to more than one font directory at a time.
You must create a font.paths file to direct the terminal to the multiple
directories.
For UWS Version 2.1
• Change the directory to /tftpboot/vt1000.
• Move all the lines in the two fonts.dir files into the font.paths file.
$ cd /tftpboot/vt1000
$ cat 75dpi/fonts.dir 100dpi/fonts.dir > font.paths
For UWS Version 2.2
• Change the directory to /tftpboot/vt1000.
• Switch to the Bourne shell for the for command, if not already there.
• For both the 75dpi and 100dpi directories, copy only the lines that
contain font file names from the font.dir files and insert the directory
path in front of the font file name.
• Put the names in the font.paths file.
$ cd /tftpboot/vt1000
$ /bin/sh
$ for i in 75dpi 100dpi
> do
> grep -v ’^[0-9]*$’ $i/fonts.dir | sed "s?^?$i/?"
> done > font.paths
To access both the 75dpi and 100dpi fonts
Use the following font path on the terminal:
Unrestricted:
ROM,123.45.67.89:/tftpboot/vt1000/font.paths
Restricted:
ROM,123.45.67.89:/vt1000/font.paths
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System Management Tasks 213
Revising the LPS Supporting Host
Use the following commands to set up the directory links to allow network
access to the supporting host software:
$ cd /tftpboot
$ mkdir iplps
$ cd /usr/lib/iplps
$ find sys -print | cpio -pvdl /tftpboot/iplps
The path to the LPS supporting host code remains the same as before:
12.34.56.789:/iplps/sys/*.sys
Font Server Requirement for UWS Version 2.2 RISC
You cannot use a DECstation 2100 or DECstation 3100 (RISC) machine
running software prior to UWS Version 2.2 as a font server. The fonts
native to the earlier UWS system will not work with the VT1000, and the
attempt to set a font path will fail with no error message. An ULTRIX-
32 system running UWS Version 2.1 or higher, or a VAX VMS system
running Version 5.3-1 or higher may be used as a font server for your
terminal if it is on the same Ethernet network.
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Running a Remote X Window Session on a VMS
System
This section describes how to use your VT1000 terminal to open an X
window session on one of the following:
• A host that is not in your local area (LAT) network
• A host running VMS Version 5.0–5.3
You must use DECnet to route the session through a host on your
local area network that supports the VT1000 (called LOCAL in this
example). Using a few VMS DCL commands, you can run an X window
application or DECwindows session on a remote host (called REMOTE in
this example).
The XTerminal driver allows connections to a DECwindows terminal
over DECnet by assigning a DECnet server number for the DECwindows
terminal on the supporting host. Without this, access to the DECwindows
terminal is limited to hosts running the DECwindows terminal support
package on the same Ethernet.
To use the DECnet Access Option, you must run DECW$DWT_
DECNET with DECW$DISPLAY defined as the DECwindows
terminal. DECW$DISPLAY is defined for you if you are already
running a DECwindows session, or you can define it with the SET
DISPLAY/CREATE command. Use the 12 characters of the LAT host
name in your VT1000 terminal for the node value in the example
command:
$ SET DISPLAY/CREATE/NODE=LAT_xxxxxxxxxxxx/TRANSPORT=LAT
Normally, DECW$DWT_DECNET chooses a server number for you.
However, in this release, you must define a server number. The number
is arbitrary but cannot conflict with server numbers of other users of
DECW$DWT_DECNET on your system. Each user should use a different
number. Ask your system manager to assign a number to you. Then put
the following line, with the assigned server number (100 in this example),
in your LOGIN.COM file on node LOCAL.
$ DEFINE DECW$DWT_DECNET_SERVER 100
To use the remote connection, you must provide a list on node LOCAL
of authorized remote accounts that can use the DECnet Access Option to
access your terminal. Without this list, the terminal refuses all remote
connections. Creating the list is a one-time activity, but you can update it
at any time to allow additional connections.
Appendix D
System Management Tasks 215
The list is in a file in DECW$USER_DEFAULTS: (normally SYS$LOGIN:)
called DECW$DWT_DECNET_AUTHORIZE.DAT. In this text file, each
line has three entries:
<transport> <remote node> <user>
For example: DECNET REMOTE USER1
Each line authorizes a single user to access the DECwindows terminal
through the DECnet Access Option. There is no limit to the number of
lines in the file.
The transport should be only DECnet.
$ CREATE DECW$USER_DEFAULTS:DECW$DWT_DECNET_AUTHORIZE.DAT
DECNET REMOTE USER1
^Z
You can execute the command interactively to start the DECnet
Access Option, or you can put the following command in your
DECW$LOGIN.COM (executed when the DECwindows Session Manager
is started). The server number is announced on SYS$OUTPUT when
DECW$DWT_DECNET is started.
$ SPAWN/NOWAIT/INPUT=NL: RUN SYS$SYSTEM:DECW$DWT_DECNET
The system replies with a message:
[Assigned DECnet server number 100 on node LOCAL]
[Remote display is server number 0 on
node LAT_xxxxxxxxxxxx using LAT transport]
You may press Return to get a system prompt, then you can log into the
remote host. Execute the following command to establish a connection
between the DECnet servers on the supporting host and the remote host.
The server number should be the predefined value from the earlier step
on the supporting host.
$ SET DISPLAY/CREATE/NODE=REMOTE/SERVER=100/TRANSPORT=DECNET
You can now start an X application on the remote host, and the
applikcation will be displayed on your VT1000.
Appendix D
Glossary
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A set of 7- or 8-bit
binary numbers representing the alphabet, punctuation, numerals, and
other special symbols used in text representation and communications
protocol.
Application
A program that performs a specific task.
CCITT
Comite Consultatif International de Telegraphique et Telephonique
(International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee). A
standards committee for the communication industry in Europe.
Character set
A group of graphic characters and control characters stored as a unit in
the terminal. Graphic characters are characters you can display on the
screen. Control characters perform special functions.
Compose character
A character produced by pressing two or three keys in sequence, starting
with the Compose Character key or a diacritical mark key. You can use
compose sequences to produce characters that do not appear as standard
keys on your keyboard.
Computer system
A combination of system hardware, software, and external devices that
performs operations and tasks.
216 Glossary
Glossary 217
Cursor
A blinking line or block on the screen that indicates the active position.
DEC Multinational character set
The default character set for the VT1000 terminal. The DEC
Multinational set is one of two 8-bit sets built into the VT1000. The
other set is ISO Latin-1. Both 8-bit sets include the standard ASCII
character set and a supplemental set. For 7-bit environments, see
National replacement character sets.
Data processing keys
Keys that have three or four characters on the top of their keycap. The
characters on the right half of the keycap are data processing characters.
To use data processing characters, you must choose the data processing
version of your keyboard in the Customize Keyboard dialog box.
DECconnect
Digital’s cabling system for extending Ethernet and terminal
interconnections into offices and work areas.
DECnet
Digital’s networking software that runs on nodes in both local and wide
area networks.
Default option
A push button with a double outline, indicating the most frequently used
setting for a window. You can choose a default option by pressing Return
or clicking on the push button.
Default setting
A standard setting for one of the terminal’s operating features, set at the
factory. The VT1000 uses factory-default settings, unless you choose a
new setting.
Device icon
An icon on the back of the system box that identifies the device that can
be plugged into the connector.
Diacritical marks
Marks or symbols that indicate a change in the standard pronunciation of
a letter. Examples of diacritics are acute accent (’), grave accent (‘), and
tilde (~). On the VT1000, you can use diacritical marks (if available on
your keyboard) to start two-stroke compose sequences.
Glossary
218 Glossary
Ethernet
A type of local area network, based on Carrier Sense Multiple Access
with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD). A communication concept for local
communication networks that use coaxial cable.
Filter rectangle
A bounded area used defined on the screen. To activate the filter, you
define its coordinates with a control function. If the terminal detects that
the locator is outside the filter rectangle, the terminal sends an outside
rectangle event and disables the rectangle.
Font path
A logical file that lets a device access alternate character fonts for certain
X window applications.
Full-duplex modem
A modem that can handle simultaneous, two-way communications.
Graphics
The use of lines, figures, shapes, and shaded areas to display information.
Graphics tablet
An optional device used to move the graphics input cursor on the screen
and to enter data to an application program. Most tablets have three
parts: a tablet, stylus, and puck. To move the cursor you move the puck
or stylus across the tablet. Also known as a locator device.
Group code
A number that represents a host or group of hosts on a LAT network.
Hardware
The physical equipment—mechanical and electrical—that make up a
system. Compare to Software.
Hardware Ethernet address
The unique Ethernet physical address associated with a particular
Ethernet communications controller.
Host system
A computer system that has an active connection to your terminal. The
primary or controlling computer in a multiple-computer network.
Icon
A graphic representation of an object, application, process, or window.
Glossary
Glossary 219
Internet
A collection of networks that includes the ARPAnet, a number of local
networks at universities and research institutions, and many military
networks. See TCP/IP.
IP address
A unique network address that identifies a device on the TCP/IP network.
ISO
International Standards Organization. ISO Latin-1 is one of the two 8-bit
multinational character sets built into the VT1000. The other set is the
DEC Multinational set. For 7-bit environments, see National replacement
character sets.
Kilobyte (KB)
When referring to memory, 1024 bytes.
LAT
Local area transport. A network protocol created by Digital for local area
network communication.
LAT address
A network address that identifies the location of a device on the LAT
network.
LED
Light-emitting diode. LEDs are used as indicators on the keyboard.
Local area network (LAN)
A high-speed communications network that covers a limited geographical
area, such as a section of a building, an entire building, or a cluster of
buildings.
Locator device
See pointing device.
Megabyte (MB)
When referring to memory, 1024 kilobytes or 1,048,576 bytes.
Modem
Modulator - demodulator. A device that converts data from a computer
or terminal into signals that can be sent over a telephone line and back
again.
Glossary
220 Glossary
Modifier key
A key pressed in combination with another key, to modify the code sent by
that key. Ctrl is a modifier key.
Monochrome monitor
A video screen that displays images in shades of one color.
Mouse
A handheld pointing device used to select menu options and draw
graphics. Moving the mouse across the desktop moves the pointer or
mouse cursor on the screen. The mouse has three buttons that serve as
function keys.
National replacement character sets (NRCs)
Seven-bit character sets for many Western European languages. Each set
has 94 characters. NRC sets are similar to the ASCII set, except for a few
characters.
Network
Two or more computers linked by communication lines to share
information or resources.
Network coordinator
The person who manages the network, assigns unique node names and
addresses for each VT1000 on the network, and provides administrative
assistance to network users.
Node
A computer, workstation, or peripheral device that is connected to a
network and can communicate with other members of the network.
Nonvolatile memory
Random access memory (RAM) that does not lose its contents when you
turn the terminal off. The VT1000 uses this memory to store your saved
customize settings.
Pixel
Picture elements. The smallest displayable unit on a video screen. To
display a character, the terminal turns on a series of pixels.
Pointing device
A mouse or a graphics tablet, used with X window applications and menus
to move the cursor on the screen. Also called a locator device.
Glossary
Glossary 221
Port
A means for connecting one device to another. Usually, each port has an
associated connector.
Prefix key
A key that you press and release before pressing another key, to change
the function of one or more keystrokes. Compose Character is a prefix key.
Random access memory (RAM)
Memory that can be read from and written to. The VT1000 uses this
memory to store instructions of programs currently being run.
Read-only memory (ROM)
Memory that can be read from, but not modified. The VT1000 uses ROM
memory to store its operating code.
ReGIS
A serial geometric graphics display protocol created by Digital.
Scroll bar
A vertical or horizontal bar that lets you scroll information in the
associated window. The scroll bar includes stepping arrows and a slider
that let you move at various rates.
Scrolling
Moving information on the screen upward or downward to display more
data.
Server
Hardware or software that provides a specific set of services to a client.
Service
A name that represents a host or cluster of hosts that provides access to
that host or cluster.
Session
An active connection between the terminal and the host system.
Sixel
A vertical column of six pixels. Screen displays can be printed in the form
of sixel graphics.
Glossary
222 Glossary
Slider
Part of a scroll bar that lets you scroll through information in a window.
The size of the slider indicates how much of a file is currently displayed.
The smaller the slider, the larger the file. The location of the slider in the
scroll region indicates your relative position in the file.
Software
Programs that perform a chosen or required function. Compare to
Hardware.
Stepping arrow
Part of a scroll bar that lets you move incrementally through information
in a window.
System
A combination of hardware, software, and peripheral devices that perform
specific processing operations.
System manager
A person who performs tasks necessary to operate and maintain the
system. See Network coordinator.
TCP/IP
Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol. The standard wide area
networking software for the ULTRIX and UNIX operating systems.
TCP/IP is a set of protocols developed by researchers centered around
the Advanced Research Projects Administration Network (ARPAnet).
Terminal server
An intelligent unit that can connect a number of asynchronous devices
(terminals and printers) to a host system. For example, Digital’s
DECserver 200 can link eight VT1000 terminals to a system in a local
area network (LAN), using a high-speed Ethernet cable.
Terminator
A connector used on one or both ends of an Ethernet segment that
provides the 50-ohm termination resistance needed for the cable.
ThinWire Ethernet network
A term to describe Digital’s 10base2 (IEEE standard 802.3 compliant)
Ethernet products used for local distribution of data.
Glossary
Glossary 223
Transition
The pressing or releasing of a locator button. The terminal can report
transitions to the host system, using locator reports.
ULTRIX
A UNIX based operating system created by Digital.
UNIX
An operating system created by AT&T.
User-defined keys (UDKs)
Any of the 15 keys (F6 through F20) on the top row of the keyboard a
user can define to perform specific functions.
Visual character attribute
A quality of a display character that highlights the character, such as
bolding and underlining.
VMS
Digital’s proprietary operating system.
Window
An area on your monitor screen that represents all or part of an
application.
Window system
A windowing architecture that allows the execution and display of
applications to be independent. Specific components of the architecture
control the display of applications and determine how applications run.
Since its introduction by MIT, the X Window System has become an
industry standard.
Glossary
Index
<x B
function, 85 < x Backspace button, 85
Baud rate
serial communication, 136
Bell, 159
A Bell volume, 115
Accept Connections When Idle Big font setting, 77
button, 125
BIND name servers, 144
Additional characters, 160 to 169
7-bit character sets, 176
canceling a sequence, 163
8-Bit Multinational Characters
hexadecimal sequences, 164 button, 81
invalid sequences, 163 7-Bit NRC Characters button, 81
table, 166 Break function, 201
Alternate Shift key (German), 154
Break key
,< and .> keys, 85
See F5 key
Answerback message, 83
# £ key, 158
sending, 157
Appl Cursor Keys button, 81
Application Keypad button, 82
Applications C
moving between, 55 Cables
running as icons, 57 connections, 17
Apply push button, 74, 113 ordering, 195
Arrow keys, 155 Cancel push button, 74, 113
function, 81 Character format
Audible indicators, 159 serial communication, 137
Authorizing hosts Character sets, 7, 177
LAT or TCP/IP connections, 123 7-bit, 176
Authorizing users, 122, 128 DEC Technical, 176
Auto print mode, 88 for printers, 89
selecting, 156 typing additional characters, 161
Auto Repeat button, 85, 116 VTE window
Auto Resize Terminal button, 76 7-bit NRC sets, 86
Auto Wrap button, 78 choosing a multinational set,
82
Index 1
2 Index
Character sets Cursor (Cont.)
VTE window (Cont.) style, 79
selecting 8-bit or 7-bit, 81 text, 79
Clear Communications menu item, Customer service
68 See Service
Clear Display menu item, 68 Customize menu, 113
Clicking Terminal Manager window, 32,
defined, 53 34, 112 to 150
Communication, 197 to 203 Customize Font Path dialog
See also Serial communication box, 38, 44, 147
breaking, 201 Customize Host Port dialog
breaking serial, 156 box, 135, 136
modems, 200 Customize Keyboard dialog
network problems, 186 box, 34, 115
network protocols, 197 Customize Language dialog
box, 33, 118
pointing device
Customize LAT dialog box,
signals, 203
36, 138
serial, 198
Customize Pointer dialog box,
cables, 199 119
connector signals, 201 Customize Print Screen
XON/XOFF flow control, 199 dialog box, 120
standards, 203 Customize Security dialog
Components, 1 box, 122
Compose Character key, 154, 162 Customize TCP/IP dialog box,
Compose sequences, 162 42, 142
Composing characters Customize TCP/IP Name
See Additional characters Server dialog box, 144
Computer sessions Customize TCP/IP Routing
See Sessions Tables dialog box, 145
Conceal Answerback Message Customize Terminal Manager
button, 83 dialog box, 132
Condensed font setting, 77 Customize Window dialog
box, 129
Confirm Quit Session button, 133
display language, 118
Connectors, 17
font path, 147
system, 12
host or printer port settings,
Copying text, 69
134
disabled by some applications, 72
keyboard settings, 115
host synchronization, 70
LAT settings, 138
selecting text, 71
message displays, 132
Copy menu item, 70
pointer and mouse settings,
Create menu, 39, 45, 93 119
Ctrl key, 153
recalling settings, 114
Cursor saving settings, 114
blinking or steady, 79 security password, 128
Index 3
Customize menu DECwindows (Cont.)
Terminal Manager window (Cont.) overview, 3
security settings, 122 DECwindows sessions
TCP/IP Name Server See X window sessions
settings, 144 Default options
TCP/IP routing table settings, choosing, 62
145 < x Delete button, 85
TCP/IP settings, 142 Diacritical keys, 161
window settings, 129 Diagnostic messages, 92
VTE window, 72 Dialog boxes
VTE windows description, 60
Customize 7-BIT NRCS Digital manuals
Selection dialog box, 87 See Related documentation, 195
Customize Keyboard dialog Display Connection Requests button,
box, 84 133
Customize Printer dialog box, Display Cursor button, 79
88 Display Diagnostics Messages
Customize VTE Display button, 134
dialog box, 78 Display language
Customize VTE General choosing, 32 to 33
dialog box, 80
Display Rejected Connection
Customize VTE Window Requests button, 134
dialog box, 75
Double clicking
general settings, 80 to 83
defined, 53
keyboard settings, 84 to 86
Dragging
saving and recalling settings,
defined, 53
74
Customize Security Password dialog
box, 128
Customize Security Password E
problems, 184 Echoing data to the screen, 81
Customizing the VT1000 Editing keypad, 155
DECwindows Customize utility, Edit menu, 69
112 Select All, 71
from the host, 112 Ending a session, 108
Customizing the VT1000 Terminal Enter key, 155
Manager window, 112 Error messages, 187
See Diagnostic messages
ESC character, 86
D Ethernet problems, 186
Data processing keys, 117, 157
DEC-423 connectors, 201
DEC Technical character set, 176 to
177
DECwindows
4 Index
Host systems (Cont.)
software support, 12
F
F1 (Hold) key, 156, 199
F2 (Print) key, 88, 156 I
F5 (Break) key, 83, 156, 201 Icon
Factory-default settings, recalling, expanding to a window, 58
75, 114 Icon Box, 131
Font path rearranging icons in, 58
effect of double-size characters, storing a window in, 57
180 Icons
Fonts selecting icon names, 78
font path settings, 147 to 150 Indicator lights, 158
font size and window size, 76 Input buffer, 199
for VTE windows, 77 Input focus
LAT font paths, 38 giving a window, 55
TFTP font paths, 44 Installation, 11 to 30
Function keys, 153, 156 IP addresses, 102, 142
BOOTP address resolution, 42
domain name, 145
G entering, 42
entering manually, 143
Group codes
primary name server, 145
adding, 140
secondary name server, 145
enabling, 140
IP address formats, 103
removing, 140
IP subnet mask
Group Codes scroll box, 139
Group Shift key (German), 154, 162
entering, 42
IP Subnet Mask, 143
H
K
Hexadecimal key sequences, 164
<> key, 86, 154
Hold key
Keyboard, 3, 151 to 159
See F1 key
auto repeat feature, 85
Host-based window manager, 131
connection, 18
Host port
editing keypad, 155
connections, 104
figure, 152
Host system connections
indicator lights, 158
VT1000 Terminal Manager
local echo, 81
settings, 93 to 103
main keypad, 152
Host systems
function keys, 153
accessing LAT hosts, 96
model number location, 34
accessing TCP/IP hosts, 102
numeric keypad, 155
group codes, 139
Index 5
Keyboard (Cont.) Local Echo button, 81
problems, 185 Locator device
top-row function keys, 156 enabling reports, 171
warning bell, 84 locator report, 172
Keyboard dialect, 151 locking and unlocking, 170
Keyboard language, choosing, 33 to request locator position, 174
35 select locator events, 175
Keyboard model Lock Customize Security button, 126
setting, 116 Locked Screens Visible button, 126
Keyboard settings Locking customize dialog boxes, 125
Terminal Manager window, 115 Lock key, 153
to 117 setting, 116
Keyboard type, 151 Lock Terminal Manager Customize
Keyclick, 159 button, 126
Keyclick volume, 116 Lock UDKs button, 81
Lock User Features button, 81
Lock VTE Customize button, 126
L Logging out, 69
Language
display, 118
keyboard, 116 M
LA printers Margin bell, 159
print settings for, 90, 120 Margin Bell button, 84
LAT communication protocol, 4 Memory
address, 92 checking available memory, 93
creating a video terminal window, Memory Remaining scale, 30
95 Memory controller board
font paths, 38, 148 installation, 21 to 30
functions, 197 ordering, 194
LAT group codes Menus
entering, 36 pull-down menu, 59
LAT Terminal Window Service Messages
Select dialog box, 95
password security, 128
controlling displays, 132
remote X window sessions, 214
displaying, 133
security, 122
Messages region
settings, 138
header text, 134
tuning performance, 140
scroll lines saved, 134
X window and DECwindows
Modems, 200
sessions, 100
breaking communication, 157
LAT Font Path button, 148
connecting, 200
Lights
ordering, 194
See Indicator lights
Monitor
Little font setting, 77
selection switch, 17
6 Index
Monitor (Cont.)
specifications, 14
Monitors, 2
P
problems, 184
Mouse, 3 Parity, 137
button layout, 119 Part numbers
buttons defined, 52 options, 194
connection, 18 Password security settings, 128
figure, 52 Paste menu item, 70
problems, 185 Pasting text, 69, 71
settings, 119 host synchronization, 70
using, 52 QuickCopy, 72
using the editing keypad as a Pausing a session, 106
mouse, 155, 156 resuming the session, 108
PF1 to PF4 keys, 155
Pointer settings, 119
Pointing
N defined, 53
Network Ports
hardware support, 12 connecting to, 98
Network addresses, 92 Power supply, 23
Network problems, 186 Power switch, 19
Network protocols Power-up self-test, 187
See also LAT and TCP/IP Preferred Routes scroll box, 146
Newline button, 80 Preferred Services scroll box, 98
Nodes Pressing
connecting to, 98 defined, 53
viewing the list of, 98 Printer controller mode, 89
No Form Feed button, 89, 122 Printer port
Normal Cursor Keys button, 81 choosing the function of, 137
Normal font setting, 77 connections, 104
Numeric keypad, 155 Printers, 110
Numeric Keypad button, 82 baud rate, 136
problems, 185
Printing
O canceling, 111
OK push button, 74, 113 from a video terminal window, 90
Operating systems, 4 from the host system, 88
Option button from VTE windows, 87
defined, 61 printed data type, 89
Options print extent mode, 89
ordering, 194 print FF mode, 89
Scroll Area button, 89
pixel aspect ratio, 121
printer status, 111
Index 7
Printing (Cont.)
print FF mode, 88, 122
Print Screen menu, 110 R
ribbon or toner saver, 122
Recalling feature settings
rotated image, 121
Terminal Manager window, 114
the screen, 88
VTE windows, 74
under host control, 89
ReGIS graphics, 73
Print key
Related documentation, 195
See F2 key Remote session managers, 100
Print screen settings, 120 Remote window manager, 131
Problems Reset Terminal menu item, 68
See Solving problems Resetting the terminal
Programming secure reset, 93
character sets, 178 Resize button
enable filter rectangle (DECEFR), using, 56
170
Resize cursor, 56
enable locator reports (DECELR),
Resizing the display font, 76
171
Return key, 153
locator device commands, 169 to
176 selecting the function of, 80
locator report (DECLRP), 172 ROM board
reports, 180 to 182 installation, 21 to 30
request locator position Rotate/Scale Picture button, 121
(DECRQLP), 174
Select locator events (DECSLE),
175 S
Pull-down menu Saving feature settings
displaying, 59 Terminal Manager window, 114
Push button VTE windows, 74
defined, 62 Scale
Push-to-back button, 59 defined, 61
Screen background pattern, 131
color, 132
Q Screen saver feature, 130
QuickCopy, 72 Scroll Area button, 89
Quitting Scroll bar
a remote session manager, 109 using, 63
LAT X session, 101 Scrolling, 63
VTE window, 69 preventing, 85
Scroll region, 63
Secure reset count, 93
Security settings, 122
accepting connections when idle,
125
8 Index
Security settings (Cont.) Sessions (Cont.)
adding authorized users, 124 video terminal, 35
authorizing LAT or TCP/IP X window, 35
connections, 123 Set-up
displaying a locked dialog box, See Customize menu
127 Shift clicking
locking customize dialog boxes, defined, 53
125 Shift key, 153
removing authorized users, 125 Shrink-to-icon button, 57
security password, 128 SIMM card
Select All menu item, 70 installation, 21 to 30
Serial communication, 198 ordering, 194
baud rate, 136 Site preparation, 11 to 13
settings, 134 Sixel graphics, 73
Serial connections Sixel printing, 110
host port, 104 Slider
printer port, 104 using in scroll bar, 63
Serial connector, 12 Solving problems, 183
Serial connectors, 18 Specifications, 190 to 193
Service, 188 to 189 Start Session dialog box, 41
Services Status display, 79
LAT, 97 Stepping arrow, 63
Preferred Services list, 98 System box, 2
service list, 98 connectors, 17
X window, 100 problems, 183
Session manager, 47 System management tasks, 204
Session menu, 106, 108 System requirements, 4
Sessions Systems
ending, 47, 108
See Host systems
LAT font paths
entering, 38
LAT group codes
entering, 36 T
opening Tab key, 153
overview, 93 TCP/IP
pausing, 106 IP address, 92
quitting from a remote session TCP/IP communication protocol, 4
manager, 109 creating a video terminal window,
starting, 35 to 47, 96 102
on an ULTRIX or UNIX entering an IP address and host
system, 41 to 47 name, 102
on a VMS system, 36 to 41 functions, 198
on the serial host port, 47 name server, 143
X window on a VMS system, Name Server settings, 144
36 to 41 password security, 128
Index 9
TCP/IP communication protocol ULTRIX operating system (Cont.)
(Cont.) UWS version required, 12
routing tables, 143 version required, 12
routing tables settings, 145 X window or DECwindows
security, 122 sessions, 102
settings, 142 UNIX operating system, 4
TELNET communication protocol, 4 creating a video terminal window,
entering a port number, 103 102
TELNET Terminal Window Host font paths, 44
Select dialog box, 45, 102 IP addresses, 42
Temporary Routes scroll box, 146 running the DECwindows session
Terminal ID button, 82 manager, 46
Terminal Mode button, 83 sessions on the host or printer
Terminal size setting, 77 port, 104
Text entry fields starting a session, 35, 41 to 47
typing in, 61 video terminal, 47
TFTP font path, 149 TCP/IP Name Server settings,
TFTP Font path button, 148 144
TFTP font paths, 44 TCP/IP routing tables settings,
ThinWire connector, 12, 18 145
Tilde key, 86 TCP/IP settings, 142
Title bar version required, 12
moving a window with, 55 X window or DECwindows
Toggle button sessions, 102
defined, 61 Update Know Services button, 98
Typewriter keys, 117 UPSS DEC Supplemental button, 82
UPSS ISO Latin 1 Supplemental
button, 82
User-defined keys, 157
U locking, 81
ULTRIX operating system, 4 User-preferred supplemental sets,
creating a video terminal window, 82
102 Using the VT1000 Terminal
font paths, 44 Manager window, 91
IP addresses, 42
running the DECwindows session
manager, 46 V
sessions on the host or printer
port, 104 Video terminal sessions
starting a session, 35, 41 to 47 description, 35
video terminal, 47 on an ULTRIX or UNIX system,
41 to 47
TCP/IP Name Server settings,
144 on a VMS system, 36 to 41
TCP/IP routing tables settings, Video terminal window, 47
145 See also VTE windows
TCP/IP settings, 142 customizing, 112
10 Index
VMS operating system, 4 VTE windows (Cont.)
creating a video terminal window, Conceal Answerback Message
95 button, 83
LAT group codes, 139 creating
LAT settings, 138 on an ULTRIX or UNIX
sessions on the host or printer system, 102
port, 104 on a VMS system, 95
starting a session, 35 on the host or printer port,
video terminal, 36 to 41, 47 104
X window, 36 to 41 cursor key functions, 81
version required, 12 Customize 7-BIT NRCS Selection
dialog box, 87
X window and DECwindows
sessions, 100 Customize Keyboard dialog box,
84
X window sessions
Customize menu, 73
remote, 214
Customize VTE General dialog
VT1000
box, 80
network addresses, 92
Customize VTE Printer dialog
VT1000 terminal box, 88
components, 1 Customize VTE Window dialog
overview, 1 to 7 box, 75
parts checklist, 16 customizing, 72 to 90
VT1000 Terminal Manager window, display cursor, 79
32, 91 to 150 display settings, 78
Create menu, 93 font size, 77
Customize window, 112 format, 66
features, 91 < x function, 85
figure, 91 general settings, 80 to 83
Print Screen menu, 110 icon name, 78
Session menu, 106 keyboard settings, 84 to 86
VTE window, 7 keypad function, 82
quitting, 69 Lock UDKs button, 81
VTE windows, 66 to 90 Lock User Features button, 81
,< and .> keys, 85 Margin Bell button, 84
angle bracket keys, 86 printer settings, 87 to 90
answerback message, 83 rows and columns, 77
Auto Repeat button, 85 saving and recalling settings, 74
auto wrap setting, 78 status display, 79
blinking or steady cursor, 79 Terminal ID button, 82
block or underline cursor, 79 Terminal Mode button, 83
character set selection, 81, 82 text and window background, 79
choosing a 7-bit NRC character tilde key as ESC key, 86
set, 86
VTE Customize menu, 80
clearing, resetting, or leaving, 68
Warning Bell button, 84
Commands menu, 68
Index 11
VT1000–DECwindows
differences, 51
W Window title, selecting, 77
Warning bell, 115, 159
Warning Bell button, 84
2-Way Printer Port button, 89 X
Windows, 51 to 65 XOFF signal, 137
changing the size of, 56 X window client, 46
changing the size of icons, 131 X window sessions
defined, 53 canceling a login box, 101
expanding from an icon, 58 creating
foreground color, 132 on an ULTRIX or UNIX
moving, 55 system, 102
popping to the top of the stack, on a VMS system, 100
59 description, 35
selecting, 55 on an ULTRIX or UNIX system,
settings 41 to 47
Terminal Manager window, on a remote VMS system, 214
129 on a VMS system, 36 to 41
VTE windows, 75 TCP/IP X window session, 105
shrinking, 57 X Window System, 3
stacking, 59
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