Asynchronous Color Terminals WS525

This document serves as a user guide for the WS525 Asynchronous Color Terminal, published in April 1994 by Ing. C. Olivetti & C., S.p.A. It provides comprehensive instructions for installing and configuring the terminal, including connecting cables, using the Set-Up menu to adjust operating features, and managing display colors.

A key feature detailed is the terminal's ability to support up to four multiple virtual sessions, allowing users to share a single keyboard and display across active connections with a host system. This is achieved through Terminal Device/Session Management Protocol (TD/SMP) or Session Support Utility (SSU) host software, with instructions for enabling and navigating between sessions, as well as tips for optimal use (e.g., split screen, session naming).

The guide also covers various desktop productivity features like a clock, calculator, character set display, and customizable banner messages. It explains how to personalize the keyboard using the Define Key Editor, allowing users to redefine key functions, create new functions, and program custom key sequences.

Additionally, the document includes sections on routine maintenance (cleaning the screen and keyboard), troubleshooting common problems with suggested solutions (e.g., printer issues, screen display, electromagnetic interference), and instructions for installing or removing optional ROM cartridges to update firmware. A detailed specifications section outlines the system unit's dimensions, electrical requirements, monitor and keyboard compatibility, communication/printer port details, and adherence to various international standards for acoustics, EMI/RFI, energy efficiency (EPA Energy Star), ergonomics, and safety. It also addresses environmental aspects of the product's materials and disposal.