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diff --git a/DOCS/vt102-ug/introduction.html b/DOCS/vt102-ug/introduction.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f6817df --- /dev/null +++ b/DOCS/vt102-ug/introduction.html @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"> +<HTML> +<HEAD> +<TITLE>VT100.net: Digital VT102 User Guide</TITLE> +<LINK HREF="vt102-ug.css" TYPE="text/css" REL="stylesheet"> +</HEAD> +<BODY> +<DIV CLASS="navbar"><A HREF="http://vt100.net/"><IMG CLASS="button" SRC="vt100.net-logo.png" ALT="VT100.net" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="102"></A> VT102 User Guide<TABLE WIDTH="100%"> +<COL SPAN="3" WIDTH="33%"> +<TBODY> +<TR> +<TD ALIGN="LEFT"> </TD> +<TD ALIGN="CENTER"><A HREF="contents.html">Contents</A></TD> +<TD ALIGN="RIGHT"><A HREF="chapter1.html">Chapter 1</A></TD> +</TR> +</TBODY> +</TABLE> +<HR></DIV> +<H1 ID="S0">Introduction</H1> +<H2 ID="S0.1">Product Introduction</H2> +<P>The VT102 video terminal is an input and output device of a computer. +The terminal uses a keyboard and video screen to communicate with a +computer.</P> +<P>As an input device, the terminal transmits keyboard entries to the computer.</P> +<P>As an output device, the terminal displays characters received from the +computer on the screen (using advanced video features) or prints them +on an optional printer. The optional printer connects to a serial printer interface +included with the terminal. The printer provides printed copy without +the need for a separate communication line and interface to the computer.</P> +<H2 ID="S0.2">How To Use This Manual</H2> +<P>This user guide describes general operating information, interface information, +control function descriptions, and specific installation and checkout +procedures. The main audiences for this guide are the operator, application +programmer, and terminal installer. However, the operator should +use this guide only as a reference when operating the terminal. The +primary reference for the operator is the document that describes how to +use the application software. The application software (program) determines +how the computer and terminal operate.</P> +<P>The information in this user guide is divided by function. This allows you to +reference a specific chapter when you want to perform a given function. +Chapters are arranged by frequency of use. For example, operating information +is frequently used, so it appears in <A HREF="chapter1.html">Chapter 1</A>; however, installation +is usually performed only once, so it appears in <A HREF="chapter7.html">Chapter 7</A>.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter1.html">Chapter 1</A> provides a general description of terminal controls and indicators. +It also describes general operating procedures. Detailed operating +procedures depend on the computer and software.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter2.html">Chapter 2</A> describes how to print with the optional serial printer. It also +describes the keyboard procedures that select printing operations.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter3.html">Chapter 3</A> describes each SET-UP feature in detail and how to select +each feature. Many SET-UP features change the way the terminal +communicates with the computer. <A HREF="chapter6.html">Chapter 6</A> provides detailed information on +communication and related SET-UP features.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter4.html">Chapter 4</A> shows the characters transmitted by each terminal key.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter5.html">Chapter 5</A> describes how the terminal processes received characters. It +also describes the use of control functions. Control functions control the +display, processing, and transmission, of characters received by the terminal. +The application programmer uses this chapter when creating applications +software for the terminal.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter6.html">Chapter 6</A> describes how the terminal communicates with the computer +and printer. It includes descriptions of the communication features.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter7.html">Chapter 7</A> describes unpacking and installation procedures, including environmental +conditions to consider before installation. The chapter also +describes step-by-step procedures to turn on (power up) and check out +(verify the proper operation of) the terminal.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter8.html">Chapter 8</A> describes the 20 mA current loop interface option, including installation +and checkout procedures.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter9.html">Chapter 9</A> describes all maintenance and troubleshooting procedures to +use before requesting service. The troubleshooting information covers the +terminal's self-tests.</P> +<P><A HREF="chapter10.html">Chapter 10</A> lists each accessory and supply, including part number and +ordering information.</P> +<P><A HREF="appendixa.html">Appendix A</A> provides VT102 specifications.</P> +<P><A HREF="appendixb.html">Appendix B</A> summarizes the SET-UP feature displays.</P> +<P><A HREF="appendixc.html">Appendix C</A> summarizes the character codes and control functions used +to program the terminal.</P> +<P><A HREF="appendixd.html">Appendix D</A> describes the ANSI code extension techniques used to create +escape and control sequences.</P> +<P><A HREF="appendixe.html">Appendix E</A> describes the differences between the VT102 and VT100 terminals.</P> +<P><STRONG>Warnings, Cautions, and Notes</STRONG><BR> +Warnings, cautions, and notes have specific meanings in this user guide. +Warnings contain information to prevent personal injury. Cautions contain +information to prevent damage to the terminal. Notes contain important +general information.</P> +<DIV CLASS="navbar"><HR> +<TABLE WIDTH="100%"> +<COL SPAN="3" WIDTH="33%"> +<TBODY> +<TR> +<TD ALIGN="LEFT"> </TD> +<TD ALIGN="CENTER"><A HREF="contents.html">Contents</A></TD> +<TD ALIGN="RIGHT"><A HREF="chapter1.html">Chapter 1</A></TD> +</TR> +</TBODY> +</TABLE> +<DIV CLASS="navbot">http://vt100.net/docs/vt102-ug/introduction.html</DIV></DIV> +</BODY> +</HTML> |