This document is the "Installation and Operating Information" guide for the VGB10 Video Terminal, published in August 1993. It is intended for users to install and configure the terminal.
The guide covers:
- Installation and Setup: Step-by-step instructions for physical installation (tilt/swivel stand, connecting cables, power) and initial configuration via the Set-Up menu, including language, emulation mode, keyboard, communication, and printer settings.
- Desktop Features: Details on using built-in features such as the Clock, Calculator, Show Character Sets, and Banner message.
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Guidance on cleaning the terminal and keyboard, identifying and correcting common problems using a detailed symptom/cause/solution table, and installing/removing ROM cartridges.
- Key Definition: Instructions on how to modify and customize keyboard key functions using the Define Key Editor.
- Specifications: Comprehensive technical details including dimensions, display characteristics, electrical requirements, keyboard types, communication/printer ports, acoustic levels, and compliance with various international standards (e.g., FCC, VDE, TUV, UL). It also mentions the product's environmental considerations (recyclable packaging, proper disposal, and material composition related to flame retardants, PVC, asbestos, and ozone-depleting substances).
- Ergonomic Advice: Important recommendations for proper setup and use to minimize potential injuries related to posture and work habits.
- Keyboard Function Keys: Detailed tables outlining user-definable keys, local functions, and compose characters for various character sets.