Страница 1: ...3179Coior Display Station Operator Reference and Problem Solving Guide GA18 2180 1 File No 3270 4300 09...
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Страница 3: ...d be This section tells you summary of the keys summary of the to identify a failing used when you cannot how to replace a failing and their functions messages that appear element from your identify a...
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Страница 5: ...tandard keyboard layout and the function of each key m m CrBnk Alte G J Pf 1 Pfl PfJ f4 Pf PF6 PFJ p s I F9 PF10 PF PF 12 Repeat action keys repeat characters or functions when held down Standard 122...
Страница 6: ...rred CrBnk Cursor Blink Causes a nonblinking cursor to blink and a blinking cursor to stop blinking Cursr Cursor Select Selects fields for processing Cursor must be in a field that your application ha...
Страница 7: ...tation to the assigned printer C iill Clicker Beeper Turns keyboard clicker on or off Note This sound is actually a beep eD Shift Lock Locks keyboard in upshift t Shift Upshift Also unlocks the Shift...
Страница 8: ...our IBM 3179 But if is displayed it only replaces with the current assignment Resets x conditions as noted in the next section on Messages Reset Reset Resets a condition and a printer IDENT operation...
Страница 9: ...rst position of first input field in the next line il Insert Lets you insert characters between others you have already typed To stop inserting press the Reset key Delete Character Deletes character a...
Страница 10: ...6 Intentionally left blank...
Страница 11: ...the operator information area which is the bottom line on the screen and is separated from the rest of the display by a blue line The messages are grouped into six categories and are displayed in dif...
Страница 12: ...I Position 3 00 Position 3 IT Position 3 6 TEST ill Means the IBM 3274 HI or IBM 3276 control unit is working ready Means the control unit is connected online to the host system under rule A B or rule...
Страница 13: ...umerals can be entered here Press the Reset key Security key is turned to Off Keyboard can be unlocked only by the key Go to page 18 The function you requested is not available Press the Reset key You...
Страница 14: ...tarted the operation cannot be canceled by the Ovenl key Same as preceding except more time is anticipated before your operation is accepted The printer assigned to your display station is not working...
Страница 15: ...ert mode The keyboard is in numeric shift Printer Status Messages Group CJ CJ NN NN NN When you are changing the Printer ID Class the two numerals you enter are displayed in the under lined portions o...
Страница 16: ...ss the Reset key and try the operation again X J Go elsewhere on the screen to take that action Press the Reset key XJ XC f X c X XJ IlUr 1 X 229 Move the cursor or take another action You have tried...
Страница 17: ...d or logic element Go to page 17 Your keyboard cable is not properly attached or there is a problem in your keyboard Go to page 18 Shifts and Modes Messages Group it nur The keyboard is in upshift The...
Страница 18: ...lass nn N is a digit 0 through 9 The printer is printing your job The printer connected to your display station is busy Wait for the operation to finish or press the OvCnl key to cancel a pending prin...
Страница 19: ...o the page specified Find a symptom that matches yours and perform the action specified If you still cannot find your problem go to Problem Solving Checkout on page 49 Base Color 00 0000 Switch Status...
Страница 20: ...le Monocase Base Color Stand or Messages Light or Problems Problems Alarm Dualcase 00 0000 Power Cord Status Light Problems A A a Switch Problems Problems Switch Problems Problems Page 47 1 1 c Page 1...
Страница 21: ...ement Go to page 69 1 Set the I O switch to a Off 2 Remove the keyboard cable 3 Set the I O switch to I On 4 Did the 2 change to 3 YES Replace the keyboard Go to page 65 NO Replace the logic element G...
Страница 22: ...ment 3 Set the I O switch to I On 4 Is 3 still displayed Action YES Replace the keyboard Go to page 65 NO Return to normal operation 1 2 3 Turn the security key off counter clockwise Turn the security...
Страница 23: ...S Go to step 4 NO Correct the setup switch setting 4 Set the I O switch to I On 5 If the symptom remains or recurs the problem is a setup error or a keyboard failure Request assistance from your super...
Страница 24: ...cable is connected to the logic element 2 Does the ready symbol appear YES Return to normal operation Action or NO Go to Problem Solving Checkout on page 49 See Operator Messages on page 7 If you hav...
Страница 25: ...outlet Set the I O switch to I On Does the Power On light come on YES Return to normal operation NO Go to step 5 Set the I O switch to 0 Off Unplug the keyboard cable Set the I O switch back to I On D...
Страница 26: ...ither the video element or the power cord Go to step 13 13 Do you have another IBM 3179 YES Replace the power cord with that of another IBM 3179 Does the Power On light come on YES Replace the power c...
Страница 27: ...es on page 17 NO Go to step 2 2 Set the I O switch to 0 Off 3 Make sure the video cable is firmly connected to the logic element 4 Set the I O switch to I On Video Cable Communication Cable 5 Set the...
Страница 28: ...ogic element YES The problem is not in your IBM 3179 Request assistance from your supervisor NO Set the I O switch to 0 Off Connect the communication cable firmly to the logic element Set the I O swit...
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Страница 34: ...H IJK LMNQPORSTUVWXYZ 123 ABeD EFGHIJK LMNOPQ RSTUVWXYZ 123 ABCDE FGHIJK LMNOPORSTUVWXYZ 123 ABCDEFG HIJKLMNOPUASTUVWXYZ 123 ABCDE FG HIJKLMNQPQRSTUVWXYZ 123 ABeD EFG HIJK LM NOPO RSTUVW XYZ 123 ABCDE...
Страница 35: ...s off center and its Replace the video element Go to page 61 characters are overlapping or Screen is tilted PQASTUVwrYl123 SI t S 1 1 W s gEFGH JKlMN6 TUVWX YZ l2 ABCOE fG t opoR51 UV i 3 H JKlMN WXYZ...
Страница 36: ...nt 3 Set the I O switch to I On Action 4 Turn the security key and the Brightness Control knob fully clockwise 5 Make sure the power on light is on 6 Set the Test Normal switch to Test 7 Does the symp...
Страница 37: ...and then on clockwise 3 Set the Test Normal switch to Test 4 Are characters displayed above the divider line YES Go to step 5 NO Replace the logic element Go to page 69 5 Set the Test Normal switch t...
Страница 38: ...is firmly connected to the logic element 5 Set the I O switch to I On 6 Turn the security key on clockwise 7 Set the Test Normal switch to Test 8 Is the Status light continuol lsly blinking 9 YES Go...
Страница 39: ...Test characters reversed blinking or underscore 2 Are there highlighted characters in the test pattern YES The problem is not in your IBM 3179 Request assistance from your supervisor Set the Test Nor...
Страница 40: ...Symptom Characters are replaced with other characters or Characters are deformed with dots added or missing Action Replace the logic element Go to page 69...
Страница 41: ...reenish or bluish 2 Wait 15 minutes 3 Set the I O switch to I On 4 Do you still have the same problem YES Repeat steps 1 2 and 3 Then go to step 5 NO Return to normal operation 5 Do you still have a p...
Страница 42: ...em 1 Replace the video element Go to page 61 2 Do you still have the same problem YES Replace the logic element Go to page 69 NO Return to normal operation If you have none of the above symptoms go ba...
Страница 43: ...NO Replace the logic element Go to page 69 Is either a 1 2 or 3 displayed YES Go to Operator Messages on page 17 NO Go to step 5 Type in any character Does any character appear The character on your s...
Страница 44: ...Symptom You cannot type in some characters I or Characters appear more than once when you type in a key 40 Action Replace the keyboard Go to page 65...
Страница 45: ...Replace the logic element Go to page 69 Your IBM 3179 keyboard is not made to click it beeps instead You can make the keyboard beep by pressing the Clicker key The volume of the beep can be controlle...
Страница 46: ...bel 3 Do the switches match the label YES Go to step 4 NO Correct the setup switch setting 4 Set the I O switch to 1 On 5 Does the problem still exist YES Request assistance from your supervisor The p...
Страница 47: ...ly Action 1 Set the I O switch to 0 Off 2 Set the I O switch back to I On 3 Do you still have the same problem YES Replace the logic element Go to page 69 NO Return to normal operation L _____________...
Страница 48: ...I O switch to I On Turn the Audible Alarm Volume Control knob at the back of the logic element fully clockwise 5 Set the Test Normal switch to Test 6 Do you still have the same problem YES Replace th...
Страница 49: ...pattern set the A A a switch back and forth several times 3 Do some of the characters change from uppercase to lowercase or vice versa YES The problem is not in your IBM 3179 Request assistance from y...
Страница 50: ...king at the test pattern set the 00 0000 switch back and forth several times 3 Do some of the characters change color YES The problem is not in yo ur IBM 3179 Request assistance from your supervisor o...
Страница 51: ...rom the video and logic elements refer to page 69 2 Call the number below for service In the continental U S and Puerto Rico 800 428 2569 toll free In Hawaii and Alaska 312 986 7451 collect k If you d...
Страница 52: ...ower cord from the power outlet and the video element 3 Unlock the cable clamp 4 Call the number below for service In the continental U S and Puerto Rico 800 428 2569 toll free In Hawaii and Alaska 31...
Страница 53: ...ideo keyboard and communication cables are firmly connected to the logic element 3 Set the setup switches underneath the keyboard to match the label Label 4 Set the Test Normal switch to Normal ______...
Страница 54: ...to Power On Light or Status Light Problems on page 21 7 Set the Test Normal switch to Test 8 Does the audible alarm sound YES Go to step 9 NO Go to Audible Alarm Problems page 44 9 Is the Status light...
Страница 55: ...ges on page 17 If the screen is completely dark go to Display Problems page 32 If nothing is displayed above the divider line go to Display Problems page 33 Character Set Pattern Two Four Color Patter...
Страница 56: ...oblems on page 25 NO Go to step 12 12 Turn the security key counter clockwise to Off 13 Do all the characters except the cursor divider line and TEST disappear YES Go to step 14 NO Replace the logic e...
Страница 57: ...e 61 16 Do the highlighted characters appear on you r screen YES Go to step 17 NO Replace the logic element Go to page 69 Red Green Blue White IT Yellow 1 Turquoise 1 1 eeeeeee ee e eeeeeeee I I I I I...
Страница 58: ...JUNME oL D HEE lOL IE I Ju IGuilE I I IN E F I E E _ I lJrQRSTU W 1 j oA YES Go to step 19 NO Replace the logic element Go to page 69 20 Do you get these characters on your screen 3 I HP 11 345t H _...
Страница 59: ...se colors on your screen White Green Green White YES Go to step 23 NO Replace the logic element Go to page 69 24 Do you get these colors on your screen Red Green Blue White YES Go to step 25 NO Replac...
Страница 60: ...match your keyboard setup switch setting YES Go to step 26 NO Replace the keyboard Go to page 65 26 Are the 8 right hand digit characters all zero O YES Go to step 27 NO Replace the keyboard Go to pag...
Страница 61: ...Key in each character 29 Do the correct characters appear on your screen when you type in a key YES Refer to step 30 and then go on to step 31 NO Replace the keyboard Go to page 65 __________________...
Страница 62: ...low when you type in a key Note nmlftn ralrfpllff lln rf lrf t1rrul 1rvllftw 1 keys ar double character entry k ys which display tjtjL n jt n n tjtjUtjtj a character with an underscore when being rele...
Страница 63: ...page 65 NO Go to step 32 32 Do multiple characters appear when you type a key YES Replace the keyboard Go to page 65 NO Go to step 33 33 Is the cursor displayed YES Go to step 34 NO Replace the logic...
Страница 64: ...o to page 69 36 Is the Status light constantly on YES Go to step 37 NO The probiem is not in your IBM 3179 Request assistance from your supervisor 37 Does the ready symbol appear on the bottom left co...
Страница 65: ...n call the number below In the continental U S and Puerto Rico 800 428 2569 toll free In Hawaii and Alaska 312 986 7451 collect 1 Set the I O switch to 0 Off 2 Unplug the power cord from the power out...
Страница 66: ...Do not disconnect the communication cable during an electrical storm 4 Turn the video element so that the SCreen faces up 5 Pull the logic element slightly towards you and locate the gray latch 6 Hold...
Страница 67: ...he video stand to the new video element by inserting the hooks into the slots and lift the logic element slightly 3 Make sure the logic element is locked onto the video element by shaking the logic el...
Страница 68: ...al storm 6 Make sure the I O switch is set to Off 0 Connect the power cord to the video element and the power outlet and lock the cable clamp Leave about 60 cm 24 in between Oand 8 O 7 Set the I O swi...
Страница 69: ...e failure and then call the number below In the continental U S and Puerto Rico 800 428 2569 toll free In Hawaii and Alaska 312 986 7451 collect 1 Set the I O switch to a Off 2 Unscrew and pull out th...
Страница 70: ...lement Removal Continued 3 Record onto this page the setup switch settings underneath the keyboard and the layout of your keyboard c l W t r i t 1 1 11 1213141 15161718 1 ONDJ OFFDJ EEm Setup Switches...
Страница 71: ...up switch setting from the Keyboard Layout Sheet to the label then set the setup switches according to the label Shown below is only a sample switch setting 3 Turn the keyboard right side IJp i IC f f...
Страница 72: ...keycaps to match the old keyboard layout Removal Tool c d N wK y 5 Connect the keyboard cable to the logic element Tighten the connecter by turning the ring clockwise Ring 6 Set the I O switch to I On...
Страница 73: ...28 2569 toll free In Hawaii and Alaska 312 986 7451 collect 1 Set the I O switch to a Off 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the video element and unlock the cable clamp e 3 Unscrew and...
Страница 74: ...screen faces up 5 Pull the logic element slightly towards you and locate the gray latch Latch 6 Hold the logic element and push the latch to the right to unlock the stand from the video element 7 Pin...
Страница 75: ...e stand to the logic element by pinching the two gray latches on the logic element 3 Lock the stand to the video element by inserting the hooks into the slots and lifting the logic element slightly 4...
Страница 76: ...communication cable during an electrical storm 6 Make sure the I O switch is set to Off 0 Connect the power cord to the video element and the power outlet and lock the cable clamp Leave about 60 cm 2...
Страница 77: ...ns for your failing element on the following pages Note It is the user s responsibility to maintain the shipping containers You may purchase them from the FE Branch Office or Parts Distribution Center...
Страница 78: ...74 Video Element The video element should be packed using the original or equivalent packaging material Note Keep the power cord and returned to IBM for repair or replacement 1 2 3 4 5...
Страница 79: ...ed using the original or equivalent packaging material and returned to IBM for repair or replacement 1 2 3 Note Remove and keep all accessory key caps 4 v _____________________________________________...
Страница 80: ...h security keys one inserted in the keylock of the logic element should be packed using the original or equivalent packaging material and returned to IBM for repair or replacement 1 2 3 4 Note Keep th...
Страница 81: ...nt packing material and returned to IBM for repair or replacement Power Cord The bad power cord should be packed using a convenient packing material and returned to IBM for repair or replacement _____...
Страница 82: ...hree Elements in a Master Carton If all three elements must be returned to IBM for repair or replacement pack them in one Note Remove and keep all accessory key master carton caps and this Operator Gu...
Страница 83: ...o you Your comments will be sent to the author s department for whatever review and action if any are deemed appropriate Yes Did you find this booklet useful Were the instructions clear Were the instr...
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