IBM 6360 User Manual

Group 1
Group 2
Figure 2-3. Displaywriter Keyboard
lower typing area boundaries will move
the text through the display.
Prompt Line
The system uses the prompt line to
indicate an action must be taken (ex-
ample: inserting a diskette) , or to
guide the operator through functions
one step at a time. When a prompt
appears, the cursor moves to the
prompt line so the operator can type
the proper response. The prompt line
is brighter than the other displayed
lines.
Message Li ne
The system uses the message line to
indicate the status of tasks (example:
a print job completion), printer
needs, or when an error occurs. The
system can hold up to six messages.
Group' 3'
Group 4
Pres sing the Mes sage (MSG) key when
the ==> symbol appears on the message
line displays the oldest waiting mes-
sage. Pressing the MSG key again will
clear the message being displayed and
display the next message, if any.
KEYBOARD OPERATION
The operator uses the four groups of
keys on the keyboard (Figure 2-3) when
typing documents, printing documents
or selecting menus. The "Alphanumeric
Keys (Group
2) provide the standard
upper and lower case characters, sym-
bols and numbers.
The Cursor Movement Keys (Group 4)
provide control of cursor movement and
some text functions. The Function
Control Keys (Group 3) and the Work
Station Control Keys (Group 1) provide
system functions and permit menu
selections.
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IBM 6360 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	6360
Category	Desktop
Language	English