Ibm Terminal Emulation TN5250 Bedienungsanleitung

TN5250 Terminal EmulationUser’s Guide

Overview viiCommand and Key Sequence FormatTable 2 lists the command and key sequence formats used in this guide.Table 2 Command and Key Sequence Form

1Getting StartedThis chapter discusses how to initiate TN5250 terminal emulation and explains:◆Downloading the TN5250 terminal emulation option.◆Defin

1-2 Chapter 1You will connect to the host you specified in the connection definition selected. Connection definitions appearing in the Connections lis

Getting Started 1-36 Enter a server name and any command options (see Table 1-1, TN5250 Command Options), in the Server Name entry field.❖Note The por

1-4 Chapter 1❖Note The default command options are: ◆ Host Name: OCS_Gateway.◆ Port Number: 23.❖Note Pressing F4 when the cursor is positioned next to

Getting Started 1-5Emulator-Opened SessionsIf you have specified an IP address in your connection definition, then once connected the Pass Through Scr

1-6 Chapter 13 In the Open Session menu with the Tab key select:a Session: Enter a name for your session.b Host Name: (skipping Auto Start) Ente

2The Menu SystemThe TN5250 menu system is used to:◆Control sessions◆Invoke utility functions◆Map keyboardsAdditionally, the TN5250 menu system include

2-2 Chapter 2Figure 2-1 Main Menu - Emulator-Opened SessionsFigure 2-2 Main Menu - User-Opened SessionsMenu Control KeysMenus are invoked by positioni

The Menu System 2-3The keys that appear at the bottom of each menu allow you to navigate through the menus. These are menu control keys, and are descr

TN5250 Terminal Emulation User’s Guide

2-4 Chapter 2Invoke the Sessions menu by:1 Position the cursor next to Sessions.2 Press Ctrl (right). The Sessions menu displays.Figure 2-3 shows the

The Menu System 2-5Table 2-2 describes the functions in the Sessions menu.Open Session MenuThis menu displays only in a user-opened session. It is use

2-6 Chapter 2Figure 2-4 Open Session MenuThe parameters displayed in this menu appear as data entry fields. To use these fields:1 Position the cursor

The Menu System 2-7❖ Note For the Session, Auto Start, Host Name, and IBM Terminal Type data fields, user-selectable lists are available. To invoke a

2-8 Chapter 2Utilities MenuThe Utilities menu displays the Set Local Parameters function. Invoke this menu by:1 Position the cursor next to Utilities

The Menu System 2-9 Remapping Local Parameter KeysThe key sequences listed in Table 2-4 can be remapped by:1 Position the cursor at the key sequenc

2-10 Chapter 2Screen Attributes MenuThe terminal emulator will display IBM TN5250-style screen attributes, depending on the local terminal type settin

The Menu System 2-11Keyboard Mapping MenuYou can view your emulator’s current key mappings (sequences) by accessing the Keyboard Mapping menu. Invoke

2-12 Chapter 2Table 2-5 describes the functions of the Keyboard Mapping menu.Table 2-5 Keyboard Mapping Functions Function DescriptionHost Function K

The Menu System 2-13Edit Keys MenuKeys can be edited or changed by using the F2 key, entered in the Keyboard Mapping menu. Position the cursor next to

ContentsOverviewIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vAbout This Guide. . . . . . .

2-14 Chapter 2Auto Key Entry MenuKey sequences can be entered automatically. To do this, enter the Auto Key Entry mode by pressing F2 in the Edit Keys

The Menu System 2-15Edit Key Conflict MenuIf you attempt to map two functions to the same key, the Edit Key Conflict menu appears. See Figure 2-11.Fig

2-16 Chapter 2Help MenuThe Help menu can be invoked from all top level and secondary menus by pressing F1. Figure 2-12 shows the Main Menu - TN5250 -

3Terminal KeyboardThe TN5250 emulation automatically remaps the terminal keyboard to the IBM 5250 terminal functionality. “Terminal Keyboard” discusse

3-2 Chapter 3Terminal KeyboardFigure 3-2 shows the terminal keyboard layout.Figure 3-2 Terminal Keyboard LayoutKeysThe following section compares the

Terminal Keyboard 3-3DeleteDeletes a character where the cursor is positioned.Double Speed Left Moves cursor four positions to the left.Double Speed R

3-4 Chapter 3❖Note For a more detailed description about IBM 5250 keys, refer to the IBM 5250 Information Display System Functions Reference Manual.Ho

Terminal Keyboard 3-5Cmd8 F8noneCmd9 F9noneCmd10 F10noneCmd11 F11noneCmd12 F12noneCmd13(shift) F1 noneCmd14(shift) F2 noneCmd15(shift) F3 noneCmd16(sh

3-6 Chapter 3Cursor Control KeysTable 3-3 lists the TN5250 cursor control keys and your terminal’s equivalent cursor control key or key sequence. See

Terminal Keyboard 3-7Local Function KeysTable 3-5 lists the IBM 5250 session keys, and your terminal emulation’s equivalent key. See “Keyboard Mapping

ii ContentsEdit Key Conflict Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15Help Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-8 Chapter 3Text Assist KeysTable 3-6 lists the TN5250 text assist keys and your terminal’s equivalent key sequence. See “Keyboard Mapping” in the TN

Terminal Keyboard 3-9TypeAhead BufferingApplications such as data processing and word processing programs normally accept keystrokes as you enter info

AError MessagesThis section describes the error messages that might display on your terminal screen during a TN5250 session. These error messages are

A-2 Appendix ATN5250 Internal ErrorsTable A-2 lists TN5250 internal errors.TELNET: socket connection failed Unable to create a socket for the TCP/IP c

Error Messages A-3The Status LineThe Status Line displays real-time system messages that appear during terminal emulation. This field resides at the b

A-4 Appendix AStatus errors and their descriptions are listed in Table A-4. Refer to the IBM 5394 Remote Control Unit Functions Reference Manual for f

Error Messages A-50009 This field requires numeric characters You attempted to enter non-numeric characters into a field designated numeric. Valid cha

A-6 Appendix A0019 Dup key not allowed in this field You pressed the (pad) 1 key when it is not allowed in this field.0020 Function Ctrl key invalid i

BTroubleshooting AidsAnswer the following questions and record the information before you contact technical support. This information can then be used

Index-1IndexAAbout this guide viiAbout TN5250 viiAuto key entry menu 2-14CCommand options 1-3Connection properties dialog box 1-2Connections viiicomma

Contents iii2-9 Edit Keys Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-132-10 Auto Key Entry Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index-2open session menu 2-5screen attributes menu 2-10sessions menu 2-3TN5250 menu 2-7utilities 2-8OOpen session menu 2-5functions 2-6PPass through s

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OverviewIntroductionThe TN5250 Terminal Emulation User’s Guide, explains how to configure and use the TN5250 emulation on your terminal. This emulatio

vi Overview The TN5250 ConnectionTo operate TN5250 emulation, you must connect to an AS/400 server operating with OS/400 Version 1, release level 3.0