IBM 3270 User Guide

^ Chapter 2. Getting Started
This chapter explains how to make Entry Assist work on your control unit. It also
explains how to customize your keyboard.
How to Make Entry Assist Work
On a 3174 Control Unit:
You do not need to do anything special to make Entry Assist work. The Entry
Assist function works automatically and requires no control unit customizing.
On a 3274 Control Unit:
You can find the procedure for making the Entry Assist function work on a 3274
Control Unit in the IBM 3270 Information Display System: 3274 Control Unit
Customizing Guide.
How to Customize Your Keyboard
To customize your keyboard for the Entry Assist function, do the following:
1. Apply the stick-on labels (32 sets of six labels, which must be ordered
separately) to the keyboards, or use replacement keytops (which can be
ordered) on some keyboards.
2. Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 2-2, Figure 2-2 on page 2-2, Figure 2-3 on
page 2-3, and Figure 2-4 on page 2-3. Choose the figure that matches the
keyboard you have and look at the bold-outlined blocks to see how to apply the
stick-on labels. Stick-on labels must be ordered separately.
3. Wash each keytop with soap and water and allow it to dry thoroughly before
you apply the labels.
4. Peel each keytop label off the label form with a sharp-pointed knife (or a
similar device); then position the label on the keytop.
5. Press the label down with a fingertip.
If your display has removable keytops, you may be able to order an Accessory Kit,
which contains eight sets of five replacement keytops engraved for use with Entry
Assist, a keytop extractor tool, and Keytop Replacement Instructions. (See
"Keyboards" on page 1-3.)
If you use the RPQ 8K1038, 8K0808, 8K0932, or 8K1158 keyboard with a 3174 control
unit, you need to customize the control unit to support your keyboard. If you use
the RPQ 8K1038, 8K0808, 8K0932, or 8K1158 keyboard with a 3274 control unit, the
RPQ corresponding to that keyboard must be installed. Ask your system
administrator for assistance if necessary.
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IBM 3270 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	3270
Category	Desktop
Language	English