VGB20 Video Terminal Installation and Operating Information

This document is the "Installation and Operating Information" manual for the VGB20 Video Terminal, dated January 1995.

It provides comprehensive guidance for users on:

• Installation and Set-Up: Covering physical connections, power-up procedures, initial configuration settings, and detailed keyboard layouts (VT and PC-Style).
• Multiple Sessions: Explaining how the terminal supports up to four virtual sessions, including setup with Terminal Servers (TD/SMP) or Session Support Utility (SSU) host software, and tips for managing multiple sessions (e.g., split-screen, copying settings).
• Desktop Features: Detailing built-in utilities like the clock, calculator, character set display, and banner messages, along with a keyboard summary for quick access to various functions.
• Defining Keys: Instructions on how to customize keyboard functions using the Define Key Editor, allowing users to create new functions, key sequences, and redefine alphanumeric keys.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Guidance on cleaning the terminal and keyboard, a table for identifying and correcting common issues (e.g., printer problems, modifier keys), and procedures for installing/removing ROM cartridges.
• Specifications: Detailed technical specifications covering dimensions, display features, electrical requirements, supported operating systems and terminal emulations, keyboard characteristics, communication/printer port pinouts, and compliance with various regulatory and environmental standards (e.g., FCC, CE, Energy Star).
• Ergonomics: Important recommendations for proper setup and use to ensure user comfort and prevent potential injuries.
• Compose Characters: Extensive tables for entering special characters across multiple language sets (Multinational, ISO Latin, NRCS).