VT382 Thai Display Terminal

This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for installing, configuring, and operating the VT382 Thai Display Terminal. It is structured into seven main chapters and four appendices to cover all aspects of the terminal's use.

The document begins by introducing the VT382 terminal, its components, and key features such as Set-Up functions, Status Line, User-defined keys, Sixel Graphics, CRT Saver, Thai input mode, and emulation of other VT series terminals. It then provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking and physically installing the terminal, including connecting the monitor, keyboard, and power, as well as initial adjustments like brightness and contrast.

Further sections detail how to use the VT382, explaining its operating controls, connectors, keyboard layout, and various input modes, with a particular focus on Thai input methods. A significant portion is dedicated to the Set-Up screens, guiding users through customizing display, keyboard, communications, and printer settings, and defining User-Defined Keys. The manual also covers connecting and managing printers and modems, outlining print modes and communication standards.

Finally, the document includes a chapter on troubleshooting common operating problems and outlines procedures for self-testing and obtaining service. The appendices offer detailed specifications of the terminal, ordering information for related documentation, a summary of VT382 control functions for programmers, and an in-depth primer on Thai input and output methodologies, including character sets and display rules.