VT101 Video Terminal User Guide

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EK-VT101-UG-001	1981-03	VT101 Video Terminal User Guide
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Chapter 1 Operating Information
- General
- Terminal Operation
- Controls and Indicators
  - Monitor Controls
  - Keyboard Controls
    - Standard Keys
    - Function Keys
    - SET-UP Keys
    - Auxiliary Keypad Keys
  - Indicators
  - Audible Indicators
Chapter 2 SET-UP Features
- General
- SET-UP Features
  - Operator Preference Features
  - Communication Compatibility Features
  - Installation Features
- Feature Selection
- Entering and Exiting SET-UP
- Feature Memories
  - Operating Memory
  - User Permanent Memory
    - Store
    - Recall
    - Reset
  - Default Memory
    - General Default
    - Tab Default
- Feature Descriptions
  - General SET-UP Features
    - On/Off Line
    - Screen Brightness
  - SET-UP A Features
    - Columns Per Line
    - Tab Stops
  - SET-UP B Features
    - Scroll
    - Auto Repeat
    - Screen Background
    - Cursor Switch
    - Margin Bell
    - Keyclick
    - ANSI/VT52
    - Auto XON/XOFF
    - US/UK Character Set
    - Auto Wrap
    - Line Feed/New Line
    - Interlace
    - Receive Parity
    - WPS Terminal
    - Local Echo
    - Power
    - Data/Parity Bits
    - Transmit Speed
    - Receive Speed
    - Answerback
Chapter 3 Transmitted Characters
- General
- Standard Keys
- Function Keys
- Auxiliary Keypad Keys
Chapter 4 Received Character Processing
- General
- Received Characters
- Display Characters
- Control Characters
- Escape and Control Sequences
  - Error Recovery
  - ANSI Compatible Sequences
    - SET-UP Feature and Mode Selection
    - ANSI/VT52 Compatibility
    - Auto Wrap
    - Screen Background
    - Scrolling
    - Origin
    - Columns Per Line
    - Interlace
    - Line Feed/New Line
    - Auto Repeat
    - Cursor Key Character Selection
    - Keypad Character Selection
    - Character Sets and Selection
    - Character Attributes
    - Scrolling Region
    - Cursor Positioning
    - Tab Stops
    - Line Attributes
    - Erasing
    - Reports
    - Reset
    - Tests and Adjustments
    - Keyboard Indicators
  - VT52 Compatible Sequences
    - Modes
    - ANSI/VT52 Compatibility
    - Keypad Character Selection
    - Character Sets and Selections
    - Cursor Positioning
    - Erasing
    - Reports
Character 5 Communication
- General
- Connecting to the Computer
- Serial Character Format
- Break Signal
- Full Duplex Communication
  - Connection Conditions
  - Disconnect Conditions
  - EIA Interface
- Communication Cables
- Input Buffer Overflow Prevention
  - XON/XOFF Control Characters
  - Fill Characters
  - Low Speed Operation
- Effects of Reset and Tests
- Keyboard Transmit Buffer
Chapter 6 Installation
- General
- Site Considerations
- Unpacking and Inspection Procedure
- Packing Procedure
- Installation Procedure
- Power-Up and Checkout Procedure
Chapter 7 Options
- General
- Option Installation
- Option Checkout
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- General
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- VT101 Self-Tests
  - Power-Up Self-Test
  - Data Loopback Self-Test
- Self-Test Error Codes
Chapter 9 Accessories and Supplies
- General
- Accessories and Supplies
- Ordering Information
Appendix A VT101 Specifications
Appendix B SET-UP Summary
Appendix C Transmitted Character Codes
Appendix D Programming Summary
Appendix E Control Functions (Sequence Formats)
Appendix F VT101/VT100 Differences

Company:	Digital Equipment Corporation
Part:	EK-VT101-UG
Keywords:	terminal VT100
Cited by:	EB-28761-56, Terminals & Printers Handbook 1987

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