IBM RT PC, Manual To Operations

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Page 2: ..._ IBM RT PC Guide to Operations Personal Computer Hardware Reference Library...

Page 3: ...am instead International Business Machines Corporation provides this manual as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the imp6ed warranties of merchan...

Page 4: ...o comply with the limits for a Class A computing device according to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial env...

Page 5: ...d to use shielded grounded cables with in line filters if necessary Consult the dealer service representative for additional suggestions IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference...

Page 6: ...Read this book to learn how to Operate the IBM 6150 and 6151 system units Handle diskettes Use diskette drives fixed disk drives the IBM RT PC Keyboard and the IBM RT PC Mouse Clean the IBM RT PC Mou...

Page 7: ...157 Streaming Tape Drive For your convenience each section can be located with tabs This manual contains the following sections Section 1 Operating the IBM RT PC System describes the operation of the...

Page 8: ...d in the book You can use this book in two ways Read and work through it from the first section to the last one Use the Table of Contents and the Index to locate particular topics A Reader s Comment F...

Page 9: ...ckaged with Usability Services Guide IBM RT PC Using and Managing the AIX Operating System describes using AIX Operating System commands working with the file system and developing shell procedures Th...

Page 10: ...additional copies of this publication without program diskettes use either of the following sources To order from your IBM representative use Order Number SV21 8021 To order from your IBM dealer use P...

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Page 12: ...3 Using the Displays 3 1 About This Section 3 3 Introducing the Displays 3 4 IBM 5151 Personal Computer Display 3 5 IBM 5154 Personal Computer Enhanced Color Display 3 6 mM 6153 Advanced Monochrome Gr...

Page 13: ...ng Distance Move 5 10 Moving the IBM 5081 Color Graphics Display 5 14 Section 6 Printers 6 1 About This Section 6 3 Section 7 Plotters 7 1 About This Section 7 3 Section 8 Terminals 8 1 About This Sec...

Page 14: ...Section 1 Operating the IBM RT PC System Section 1 Operating the IBM RT PC System 1 1...

Page 15: ...oise Emission Values for IBM 6151 1 7 Operator Panel 1 8 Keylock 1 9 Ordering a Key and Keylock 1 10 Power On and Power Off 1 11 Two Digit Display 1 12 Diskettes 1 13 Write Protect 1 14 Diskette Care...

Page 16: ...and includes information on diskette drives fixed disk drives and the operator panel Read this section to become familiar with Handling diskettes Ordering keys and keylocks Powering on the system Powe...

Page 17: ...a keyboard and a display A wide range of options are available such as a mouse IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive printers data communications terminals and color plotters The operation of the system unit...

Page 18: ...esses programs Various program packages are available to help you meet a variety of application needs The AIX Operating System stores data on and retrieves data from the fixed disk or diskettes using...

Page 19: ...0 No Yes Notes 1 LWAd is the declared sound power emission level for a production series of machines 2 LpAm is the mean value of the sound pressure emission levels at the operator position if any for...

Page 20: ...dB 51 0 51 0 46 0 46 0 No Yes Notes 1 LWAd is the declared sound power emission level for a production series of machines 2 LpAm is the mean value of the sound pressure emission levels at the operator...

Page 21: ...front of the system unit The panel consists of the keylock power on light and two digit display Keylock bJ t I bJ II I 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111...

Page 22: ...ations until the keylock is turned to the unlocked position When you unlock the keylock the power on procedure and program loading continues When a program is loaded and operating correctly you can lo...

Page 23: ...information for replacement keys or keylocks write to the address below When ordering replacement keylocks include the keylock part number 6299485 When ordering replacement keys include the key seria...

Page 24: ...ee your application documentation for information on the system login procedure Warning When using the AIX Operating System enter the shutdown command before you turn the power off Failure to do so ma...

Page 25: ...cted that requires your attention the system unit stops and a number appears in the two digit display that identifies the error The two digit display is blank when the POST completes with no errors de...

Page 26: ...ompatibility on page 1 17 for additional information on selecting a diskette You should format diskettes to be used by the IBM RT PC System The way your diskettes are formatted depends upon the progra...

Page 27: ...with a write protect tab Using write protect tabs protects data on a diskette from being written on or erased If you want to write information on a diskette remove the write protect tab Some diskette...

Page 28: ...of handling the diskettes Correct handling greatly reduces the possibility of damaging the diskettes Felt Tip Only No 3 0 0 o Correct 10 C 52 C 50 F 125 F Incorrect No Pencils No Clips No Ballpoints N...

Page 29: ...ption for the IBM 6150 The Personal Computer AT Dual Sided Diskette Drive stores up to 360 K bytes of data on a 5 1 4 inch diskette and is identified by a large asterisk below the in use light Program...

Page 30: ...e 3 Warning If you write on a single sided or dual sided diskette with the Personal Computer AT High Capacity Diskette Drive reformat the diskette before using it in a Personal Computer AT Dual Sided...

Page 31: ...skette drive position A and the second diskette drive is referred to as diskette drive position B When you have two diskette drives you can insert a diskette in diskette drive position A and a diskett...

Page 32: ...n shown below Diskette Drive Le Diskette Drive ver II II c 1 o fiiij i1f Ie 1 I 0 II I 0 II 3 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up and the write protect notch to the le...

Page 33: ...ight is on Data on the diskette may be destroyed When the in use light is on it indicates that the system unit is using the diskette drive 5 To remove the diskette from the diskette drive rotate the d...

Page 34: ...talled on either the IBM 6150 or the IBM 6151 Data can become unusable because of a fixed disk drive failure You are responsible for the backup of the data stored on the fixed disk See Using and Manag...

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Page 36: ...Section 2 Using the Keyboard and Mouse Section 2 Using the Keyboard and Mouse 2 1...

Page 37: ...t Key 2 14 Delete Key 2 14 Numeric Keypad 2 15 Num Lock Key 2 16 Enter Key 2 16 Line Drawing Characters 2 17 Multiple Key Commands 2 18 Reloading the AIX Operating System 2 18 IPLing the Coprocessor 2...

Page 38: ...r with how to operate the mM RT PC Keyboard IBM RT PC Mouse This section describes the parts of the keyboard how to use multiple key commands and how to adjust the keyboard Mouse care and handling are...

Page 39: ...oard consists of various keys that allow you to enter data to control the cursor location and to control the dialogue between you and the system The IBM RT PC Mouse is an optional feature used to cont...

Page 40: ...various programs you use on the AIX Operating System control most key functions The following pages describe the four categories of keys While some of the key functions are controlled by the applicat...

Page 41: ...Function Keys The twelve function keys are multipurpose keys and are always under program control Their functions are defined in the user s guide for each application 2 6 IBM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 42: ...Typewriter Key Area The keys in the typewriter key area are similar to those on a standard typewriter Section 2 Using the Keyboard and Mouse 2 7...

Page 43: ...using The Backspace key erases characters Each time you press the Backspace key it moves the cursor one position to the left and erases the character in that position The Spacebar key when pressed pl...

Page 44: ...uppercase to lowercase Pressing the Shift key in numeric lock mode switches the numeric and period keys in the numeric keypad to line drawing characters Capitals Caps Lock Key The Capitals Caps Lock...

Page 45: ...e Alt keys are used to perform the function engraved on the front face of the keys Press and hold one of the Alt keys Then press the selected key with the front face engraving An example of a key with...

Page 46: ...angeable Spanish characters accented in the Spanish language are located on some of the alphabetic keys These characters are not engraved on the keyboard You can use the Spanish punctuation keys by pr...

Page 47: ...arker that shows where you are on the screen The Cursor control keys allow you to move the cursor around on the screen The following cursor control key functions describe how the cursor is moved when...

Page 48: ...up rnThe Cursor Down key moves the cursor one line down The Cursor Right key moves the cursor one character position to the right The Cursor Left key moves the cursor one character position to the lef...

Page 49: ...ce and the cursor changes shape to indicate the insert mode Press the Insert key again and the application program is no longer in insert mode The Delete key erases the character where the cursor is p...

Page 50: ...75X0178 The numeric keypad is arranged like a calculator to save time when typing many numbers When the system is powered on keys 0 through 9 are in graphics mode and the numeric lock light is off Sec...

Page 51: ...n you press the Nom Lock key numeric lock mode and the numeric lock light are turned off if they were already on or are turned on if they were previously off The use of the Enter key is defined by the...

Page 52: ...engraved on the numeric keypad You can use these characters while the numeric keypad is in an unshifted state The keyboard is in an unshifted state when the numeric lock mode is off and the Shift key...

Page 53: ...System Warning The following control function will delete the data and programs in memory Shut down the AIX Operating System before you perform this control function If the AIX Operating System cannot...

Page 54: ...control function will delete the data and programs in memory Shut down the AIX Operating System before you perform this function If the AIX Operating System cannot be shut down a file system recovery...

Page 55: ...the data and programs in memory Shut down the AIX Operating System before you perform this function If the AIX Operating System cannot be shut down a file system recovery operation may be required Pr...

Page 56: ...to the tilt or level position for typing comfort To slope or tilt the keyboard pull out on the keyboard legs To decrease the slope of the keyboard push in on the rear side of the keyboard legs until t...

Page 57: ...e such as a desk top Moving the mouse around a flat surface moves the cursor on the display screen This movement positions the cursor With the two buttons located on top of the mouse you can select op...

Page 58: ...aces collect contaminants that can be transferred to the interior of the mouse by the roller ball The surface you use should be free of spills dirt dust lint wax eraser dust and other foreign matter R...

Page 59: ...n damage the mouse if you handle it incorrectly The following examples describe incorrect mouse handling Don t operate the mouse on cloth unfinished wood newspaper or carpet Don t drop or hit the mous...

Page 60: ...Don t pull the cable You may cause damage to the cable and the connector Don t carry the mouse by holding onto the cable Section 2 Using the Keyboard and Mouse 2 25...

Page 61: ...Don t expose the mouse to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight Don t place the mouse in liquid spills 2 26 IBM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 62: ...e mouse by the roller ball 1 Inspect the work surface for spills or other contaminants 2 Dust the work surface 3 If you are using a paper pad inspect it for wear and replace it if necessary The follow...

Page 63: ...ry lint free cloth 4 If the roller ball is dirty wash it in warm soapy water Rinse and wipe the roller ball with a lint free cloth until dry 5 Inspect the roller ball cavity in the mouse for foreign m...

Page 64: ...oller ball 7 Replace the cover on the mouse with the open arrow aligned with the slot in the roller ball cavity Open _ Close 3 8 Close the cover by pushing the close arrow Section 2 Using the Keyboard...

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Page 67: ...ing the Vertical Size Controls 3 8 mM 6153 Advanced Monochrome Graphics Display 3 11 mM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display 3 12 mM 6155 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display 3 13 mM 5081 Color Graphi...

Page 68: ...Display IBM 5154 Personal Computer Enhanced Color Display IBM 6153 Advanced Monochrome Graphics Display IBM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display IBM 6155 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display IBM 5081...

Page 69: ...ey background The IBM 5154 Personal Computer Enhanced Color Display and IBM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display display simultaneously up to 16 colors out of a possible 64 The IBM 6153 Advanced Monoc...

Page 70: ...y increases the brightness of the entire screen when it is turned clockwise and decreases the brightness when it is turned counterclockwise The Contrast Control increases the brightness of the data di...

Page 71: ...n The Contrast Control changes the difference in intensity between the light and dark colors when it is pulled out and turned The Contrast Control increases the contrast when it is turned clockwise an...

Page 72: ...ersonal Computer Enhanced Color Display is in the Enhanced Color mode The Normal Color Mode and and the Enhanced Color Mode are application controlled These controls are independent of each other and...

Page 73: ...to test the Mode 1 Vertical Size Control and the Mode 2 Vertical Size Control 1 Turn the power off to the system unit 2 Turn the Power Control on 3 Turn the Brightness and Contrast Control fully cloc...

Page 74: ...4 Turn the Mode 1 Vertical Size Control fully counterclockwise D Mode 1 Vertical Size Control 5 A black area should appear across the top and bottom of the screen Section 3 Using the Displays 3 9...

Page 75: ...n disappear If one of the black areas disappears before the other continue to turn the Mode 1 Vertical Size Control until the second black area is gone 7 Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Controls fo...

Page 76: ...unterclockwise When the Brightness and Raster Test Control is turned fully clockwise a raster is displayed regardless of any input to the monitor A raster is a predetermined pattern of lines that prov...

Page 77: ...ontrol The Brightness Control increases the brightness of the entire screen when it is turned clockwise and decreases the brightness when it is turned counterclockwise The display power is turned off...

Page 78: ...d is used to increase or decrease the brightness The brightness is increased when the control is turned clockwise To decrease the brightness or turn the display power off the control is turned counter...

Page 79: ...led When connected to the mM 5081 Color Graphics Display the IBM RT PC functions as an interactive graphics workstation YQU can tilt or turn the display on its base to fit your work needs The followin...

Page 80: ...Graphics Display These buttons are located on the front of the display Controls include the power switch indicator lights and picture quality controls The controls for the models 11 and 12 are similar...

Page 81: ...ators are used by service personnel to diagnose display failures If one or more of the red lights are on with no apparent display failure turn the display off and then turn it on again to reset the in...

Page 82: ...or Graphics Display on press the Power Switch on the right side When the IBM RT PC is turned on the system automatically begins the IPL process displaying a series of numbers in the two digit display...

Page 83: ...display whose gain switch is being adjusted The gain switch located at the back of the IBM 5081 Display has three positions 0 1 and 2 On the IBM 5081 models 16 and 19 this switch controls the OUTPUT s...

Page 84: ...n Shutdown is complete Turn the system off 3 Turn the brightness control on each display all the way up clockwise 4 Insert the IBM RT PC Diagnostic Diskette 1 in Drive A and turn the system on The sys...

Page 85: ...dapter displays 12 The system is now ready to display the Crosshatch Pattern Press Enter 13 The Crosshatch Pattern displays Follow the displayed instructions to check the adjustment of the IBM 5081 in...

Page 86: ...1 Color Graphics Display Test Patterns in the IBM RT PC Problem Determination Guide If adjustment is necessary each display in the series should be adjusted one after the other starting with the inter...

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Page 88: ...Section 4 Using Other Input Devices Section 4 Other Input Devices 4 1...

Page 89: ...CONTENTS About This Section 4 3 IBM 5080 Dials Feature 4 4 IBM 5083 Tablet 4 5 IBM 5080 Lighted Program Function Keyboard Feature 4 6 4 2 IBM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 90: ...ection to become familiar with the following input devices IBM 5080 Dials Feature IBM 5083 Tablet IBM 5080 Lighted Program Function Keyboard Feature This section describes the use of these devices Sec...

Page 91: ...e controls or dials are arranged in two rows of four dials The direction and extent to which you turn the controls is transmitted through the IBM RT PC to the 5085 system for interpretation by the app...

Page 92: ...keyboard with 32 keys Each key can be lit The lights are controlled by interactive graphics application programs The programs can turn the lights on or off to show the keys you may select at any given...

Page 93: ...r is moved on the surface of the tablet the tablet provides the location to the software When the buttons are pressed the tablet provides an identifying code to the software The stylus is a pen like d...

Page 94: ...Section 5 Moving the System Section 5 Moving the System 5 1...

Page 95: ...his Section 5 3 Before the Move 5 4 What Type of Move Are You Making 5 7 Short Distance Move 5 8 mM 6150 System Unit 5 8 mM 6151 System Unit 5 9 Packing for a Long Distance Move 5 10 5 2 IBM RT PC Gui...

Page 96: ...ps you prepare either the IBM 6150 System Unit or the IBM 6151 System Unit to be moved The section also provides detailed instructions for packing the IBM 6150 System Unit which require special handli...

Page 97: ...ed on the fixed disk drives See Using and Managing the A X Operating System for instructions on backing up data 2 Remove any diskettes from the diskette drives IBM RT PC 6150 System Unit _ T C I I m m...

Page 98: ...System Unit a Snap the bottom free of the unit b Lower the cover until the hooks are free of the frame IBM 6151 System Unit a Push down on the cover b Free the hooks from the loops c Free the bottom...

Page 99: ...6 Unplug coil and tape all cables Label the cables to ensure that you recable the system correctly o 5 6 IBM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 100: ...thin the same building you do not need to pack the devices in cartons See Short Distance Move on page 5 8 If you transport the devices in a vehicle pack them in shipping cartons See Packing for a Long...

Page 101: ...dle all devices carefully Warning To prevent loss of data move the system units carefully to avoid damaging the fixed disk drives mM 6150 System Unit CAUTION Two or more people should lift the IBM 615...

Page 102: ...mM 6151 System Unit CAUTION Two or more people should lift the IBM 6151 System Unit which weighs 25 kg 56 Ib Section 5 Moving the System 5 9...

Page 103: ...or materials designed for each device If you do not have the correct packing materials contact the point of purchase to obtain them Use the following instructions for packing the IBM 6150 System Unit...

Page 104: ...3 Insert the shipping card 4 Close the lever and tape it in position 5 Tilt the unit to one side and put the packing pad in place Section 5 Moving the System 5 11...

Page 105: ...6 Tilt the unit to the other side putting the other packing pad in place 7 Lower the carton onto the system unit 5 12 IBM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 106: ...the shipping carton containing the base of the unit is labeled Open This End and that the graphics on the carton point upward toward the base The base of the unit should come out of the carton first...

Page 107: ...plug counterclockwise until it unlocks Slide the plug off the receptacle 4 Coil and tape all cables Label the cables to ensure that you can recable the system correctly CAUTION Do not lift the IBM 50...

Page 108: ...70 May 1987 to 75X0178 Moving the IBM 5081 Color Graphics Display Remove the power cord from the rear of the display o B G e o Disconnect the cables from the rear of the display Section 5 Moving the S...

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Page 110: ...Section 6 Printers Section 6 Printers 6 1...

Page 111: ...CONTENTS About This Section 6 3 6 2 mM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 112: ...can be found in the operator s guide for that printer The operator s guide is shipped with the printers For convenient reference you can insert the printer documentation in this section For informatio...

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Page 114: ...Section 7 Plotters Section 7 Plotters 7 1...

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Page 116: ...can be found in the operator s guide for that plotter The operator s guide is shipped with the plotter For convenient reference you can insert the plotter documentation in this section For informatio...

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Page 118: ...Section 8 Terminals Section 8 Terminals 8 1...

Page 119: ...CONTENTS About This Section 8 3 8 2 mM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 120: ...tions for terminals supported by mM RT PC can be found in the operator s guide for the terminal The operator s guide is shipped with the terminals For convenient reference you can insert the guide in...

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Page 122: ...Section 9 IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive Section 9 IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive 9 1...

Page 123: ...CONTENTS About This Section 9 3 9 2 mM RT PC Guide To Operations...

Page 124: ...rive can be found in the IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive Setup and Operating Instructions The operator s guide is shipped with the IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive For convenient reference you can insert t...

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Page 126: ...han two colors and the shades produced via the two colors as opposed to a monochrome display cursor A movable symbol such as an underline on a display used to indicate to the Glossary operator where t...

Page 127: ...ious keys allowing the user to input data control X l mM RT PC Guide To Operations cursor and pointer locations and to control the user and workstation dialogue keylock feature A security feature in w...

Page 128: ...space reset To return a device or circuit to a clear state screen See display screen security The protection of data system operations and devices from accidental or intentional ruin damage or exposu...

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Page 130: ...ette diskette care 1 15 diskettes 1 13 dual sided diskette 1 17 high capacity diskette 1 17 single sided diskette 1 17 write protect 1 14 diskette and drive compatibility 1 17 diskette drives 1 16 dua...

Page 131: ...hanced Color Display 3 6 Mode 1 Vertical Size Control 3 7 Mode 2 Vertical Size Control 3 7 testing the vertical size controls 3 8 IBM 6150 fixed disk drive 1 21 IBM 6150 System Unit introduction 1 4 I...

Page 132: ...2 27 2 28 2 29 mouse preventive maintenance 2 27 Moving the mM 5081 Color Graphics Display 5 14 Moving the System 5 1 TNL SN20 9870 May 1987 to 75X0178 multiple key commands 2 18 2 20 Numeric Num Loc...

Page 133: ...t Down 1 11 2 18 2 19 2 20 single sided diskette 1 17 Spacebar key 2 8 Spanish characters 2 11 Streaming Tape Drive 9 3 system unit 1 5 power on 1 11 X B mM RT PC Guide To Operations terminals 1 4 8 3...

Page 134: ...d diskette 1 17 high capacity diskette 1 17 single sided diskette 1 17 write protect 1 14 diskette and drive compatibility 1 17 diskette drives 1 16 dual sided drive 1 16 1 17 high capacity drive 1 16...

Page 135: ...ystem Unit introduction 1 4 IBM 6151 fixed disk drive 1 21 IBM 6151 System Unit introduction 1 4 IBM 6153 Advanced Monochrome Graphics Display 3 11 IBM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display 3 12 IBM 61...

Page 136: ...panel 1 8 Page Down key 2 14 Page Up key 2 14 Pause key 2 14 Personal Computer AT Dual Sided Diskette Drive 1 16 1 17 Personal Computer AT High Capacity Diskette Drive 1 16 1 17 plotters power cord 1...

Page 137: ...terminals 1 4 8 3 testing the vertical size controls 3 9 3 10 text cursor 2 12 two digit display 1 8 1 12 typewriter key area 2 7 X 8 mM RT PC Guide To Operations VRM 2 18 2 19 2 20 write 1 14 1 16 1...

Page 138: ...N Is the purpose of this book clear Is the table of contents helpful Is the index complete Are the chapter titles and other headings meaningful Is the information organized appropriately Is the inform...

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