HP 64780A, User Manual

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Using Pod Commands
Pod commands are Terminal Interface commands. The Terminal Interface is the
low-level interface that resides in the firmware of the emulator.
A pod command used in the Graphical User Interface bypasses the interface and
goes directly to the emulator. Because some pod commands can cause the
interface to become out-of-sync with the emulator, or even cause the interface to
terminate abnormally, they must be used with care.
For example, if you change configuration items, the actual state of the emulator
will no longer match the internal record the interface keeps about the state of the
emulator.
Issuing certain communications-related commands can prevent the interface from
communicating with the emulator and cause abnormal termination of the interface.
However, it is sometimes necessary to use pod commands. For example, you must
use a pod command to execute the emulator’s performance verification (pv)
routine. Performance verification is an internal self-test procedure for the emulator.
Remember that pod commands can cause trouble for the high-level interface if they
are used indiscriminately.
This section shows you how to:
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Display the pod commands screen.
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Use pod commands.
Chapter 4: Entering Commands
Using Pod Commands
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