This document is the Installation and User Guide for the VGB11 Video Terminal.
It provides instructions for:
- Installation and Setup: Connecting the tilt/swivel stand, cables (communication, printer, keyboard, power), adjusting display settings (brightness, contrast), and navigating the terminal's Set-Up menu to configure features like transmit speed, language, and emulation mode.
- Desktop Features: Utilizing built-in functions such as a clock, calculator, character set display, and banner messages.
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Cleaning the terminal and keyboard, identifying and correcting common problems (e.g., display issues, printer connectivity), installing/removing ROM cartridges for software updates, and disposal guidelines.
- Defining Keys: Customizing keyboard functions, including re-programming existing keys and creating new functions.
The guide also includes appendices with detailed reference information:
- Specifications: Covering dimensions, display, electrical requirements, character set support, terminal emulations, and port details.
- Keyboard Function Keys: Listing user-definable keys and local functions.
- Compose Characters: Providing tables and methods for inputting multinational and special characters.
It also contains regulatory notices from authorities like FCC and Canadian EMI.