VAXstation 3100 Model 30 Desktop-VMS Basic System Guide

Company:	Digital Equipment Corporation
Part:	EK-259AA-UG-001
Date:	1989-03
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1 Your VAXstation 3100 Desktop-VMS System
- What Is a VAXstation 3100?
- Configurations
- Desktop-VMS Software for the VAXstation 3100
- Benefits of Being Joined to a Cluster
2 Installing System Hardware
- Choosing the Right Location
- Unpacking
- Setting Up Your System
  - Identifying System Unit Ports and Connectors
  - Connecting the Keyboard
  - Connecting the Mouse
  - Attaching Ethernet Terminators
  - Connecting the Monitor
  - Connecting the Power Cords
- Inserting Media
- Starting Your System
  - Checking the Power-Up Display
    - Power-Up Display for Diskless Systems
    - Power-Up Display for System with Hard Disk and Diskette Drive
  - If You Have Problems
- If You Need to Set the Keyboard Language
- What to Do Next
- Getting Ready to Use Software
- Turning Your System Off
3 Getting Started with DECwindows
- What Are Windows?
- Working with the Mouse
- Starting a Session
- Running Applications
  - Choosing from a Menu
  - Moving a Window
  - Shrinking a Window to an Icon
  - Entering Text
  - Copying Text
  - Changing the Size of a Window
  - Scrolling Through Text
  - Exiting from an Application
- Putting a Session on Hold
- Ending a Session
4 Using Desktop-VMS Software
- Using the Mouse
- Selecting Windows
- Choosing Items from Pull-Down Menus
- Choosing Items from Submenus
- Choosing Items from Pop-Up Menus
- Choosing Items from Option Menus
- Supplying Information in Dialog Boxes
  - Moving in a Dialog Box
  - Making Selections from List Boxes
- Running Applications
- Scrolling
- Moving Windows
- Changing the Size of Windows
- Shrinking Windows
- Expanding Icons to Windows
- Stacking Overlapping Windows
  - Making Stacked Windows Stick in Place
  - Releasing Windows Locked in the Stacking Order
- Editing Text
  - Selecting Text
  - Copying Text
  - Moving Text Between Windows
  - Deleting Text with Pending Delete
  - Text Editing Key Definitions
- Composing Special Characters
- Getting Help
  - Invoking Help
  - Navigating in Help
  - Searching Help for Titles and Keywords
  - Saving Help Text in a File
  - Exiting from Help
5 Understanding Files, Directories, and Devices
- Understanding the VMS Directory Structure
- About Files
- About Directories and Devices
- Using Wildcards in File Specifications
  - Using the Asterisk (*) Wildcard
  - Using the Percent (%) Wildcard
- Using Wildcards in Directory Specifications
6 Using FileView
- Understanding the FileView Window
- Running Applications
- Selecting File Names
- Scrolling Through the File List
- Updating the File List
- Keeping Track of Work in Progress
- Working with Files
  - Hiding Command Dialog Boxes
  - Viewing the Contents of Files
  - Creating and Modifying Files
  - Copying Files
    - Copying One File to Another
    - Copying Groups of Files
  - Searching Files for Text Strings
  - Changing the Name of a File
    - Renaming a File
    - Renaming Groups of Files
  - Comparing the Contents of Files
  - Displaying Information About Files
  - Purging Files
  - Deleting Files
  - Printing Files
  - Submitting a Batch Job
  - Running Programs
- Monitoring Print and Batch Queues
  - Invoking the Status Windows
  - Stopping a Print or Batch Job
  - Modifying the Status Window Displays
    - Changing the Queue Selection
    - Changing the Display Criteria
    - Changing the Sort Order
  - Monitoring System Processes
- Accessing Files and Applications Quickly
  - Using Pop-Up Menus to Execute Commands
  - Using Double-Click Commands
- Working with Directories
  - Creating a Directory
  - Deleting a Subdirectory
  - Navigating a Directory Structure
  - Searching a Directory Structure with Search Wildcards
    - Using the Ellipsis (...) Wildcard
    - Using the Hyphen (-) Wildcard
  - Using Logical Names
    - Defining Logical Names
    - Displaying a Logical Name Definition
    - Deleting a Logical Name
- Changing the Look of Your File List
  - Changing the Fields in Your File List
  - Changing the File Order in Your File List
  - Displaying a Partial File List
- Saving a View
- Restoring a Saved View
- Deleting a Saved View
- Opening a New FileView Window
- Executing a DCL Command
7 Customizing FileView
- Adding Verbs and Building Pull-Down Menus
  - Adding a Verb to a Pull-Down Menu
  - Changing a Verb Definition
  - Removing a Verb from a Pull-Down Menu
  - Adding a Menu Name
  - Adding or Removing Menu Names from FileView's Menu Bar
- Building Pop-Up Menus and Defining Double-Click Commands
  - Adding a Verb to a Pop-Up Menu
  - Removing a Verb from a Pop-Up Menu
  - Changing a Double-Click Verb Definition
  - Adding and Removing a File Type
- Sharing a Custom FileView
  - Using Shared Customization Files
  - Building Shared Customization Files
8 Using DECwindows Applications
- Using the Bookreader
  - Starting the Bookreader
  - Opening Shelves and Books
    - Selecting Topics from the Table of Contents
    - Selecting Topics from the Index
  - Navigating the Table of Contents and Index
  - Reading Text
    - Displaying Figures, Tables, and Examples
    - Using Cross-References and Footnotes
  - Closing Shelves and Books
  - Exiting from the Bookreader
- Using Other DECwindows Applications
  - Calculator
  - Calendar
  - Cardfiler
  - Clock
  - DDIF Viewer
  - EVE Text Editor
  - Mail
  - Notepad Text Editor
  - Paint
  - Puzzle
  - DECterm
- Running Applications Across the Network
  - Enabling Network Access to Your Workstation Monitor
  - Displaying Remote Applications on Your Workstation Monitor
  - Running Applications on Your Workstation for Remote Display
  - Running Applications from a DCL Command Line
- Printing Files with Desktop-VMS Software
  - Printing Files from Applications
  - Using Advanced Print Settings
9 Using the Session Manager
- Creating a DECterm Window
- Creating a FileView Window
- Capturing Screen Snapshots for Printing
- Customizing Your Desktop-VMS Environment
  - Changing Your Keyboard Settings
  - Changing Your Pointer and Mouse Settings
  - Changing Your Print Screen Settings
  - Changing Your Security Settings
  - Changing Your Session Manager Settings
  - Changing Your Window Settings
- Saving Your New Settings
- Putting a Session on Hold
- Ending a Session
10 Using Storage Devices
- Accessing Devices
  - Initializing a Device
  - Mounting a Device
  - Dismounting a Device
- Backing Up Your Files
  - Creating a Backup Save Set
  - Performing a Full Backup
  - Performing an Incremental Backup
  - Choosing Incremental Options
    - Selecting by File Specification
    - Selecting by File Date
    - Selecting by File Version
    - Completing the File Selection
- Restoring a Backup Save Set
  - Performing a Restore Operation
    - Restoring Without a Save Set Listing
    - Generating a Save Set Listing
- Using the RX23 Diskette Drive
  - Using Diskettes
  - Writing to and Protecting Diskettes
    - Write-Protecting a Diskette
    - Writing to a Diskette
  - Inserting a Diskette
  - Removing a Diskette
11 Handling Problems
- Determining the Source of Your Problem
- Using the Troubleshooting Table
- Console Commands
- Service Information
12 Adding and Using Expansion Boxes
- When to Add Expansion Boxes
- Guidelines for Connecting Expansion Boxes
- Preparing Your System
- Unpacking an Expansion Box
  - Installing the Bottom Dress Cover
- Connecting One Expansion Box
- Daisy-Chaining Two Expansion Boxes
- Adding and Using the RRD40 Compact Disc Expansion Box
  - Selecting the Voltage
  - Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RRD40
  - Resetting the SCSI ID on a Second RRD40
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
  - Removing a Compact Disc
- Adding an RZ55 Hard Disk Expansion Box
  - Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ55
  - Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55
- Adding and Using a TK50Z Tape Expansion Box
  - Verifying the SCSI ID on the TK50Z
- Using Tape Cartridges
  - Labeling a Tape Cartridge
  - Writing to and Protecting Tape Cartridges
    - Write-Protecting a Tape
    - Writing to a Tape
  - Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges
  - Inserting a Tape Cartridge
  - Removing a Tape Cartridge
  - Using TK50Z Controls and Lights
- Testing Expansion Boxes
13 Adding Options
- VAXpc for VMS Overview
  - PC Hardware Environment
  - What VAXpc Can Do
  - DECwindows and VAXpc
- Hard Disk Drives
- Printers
  - Connecting a Printer
- Modems
  - Connecting a Modem
- Tablet
- Monitors
  - Cable Option
  - Color Option
Appendix A Keyboard
- Function Keys
- Indicator Lights
- Special Editing Keypad
- Numeric/Application Keypad
Appendix B FileView Task Messages
- Using FileView Task Messages in Command Files
- FileView Task Messages
- Creating a FileView Command File
Appendix C DECwindows System Messages
Appendix D Hardware Specifications
Glossary

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