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HP Easytime/XL User’s Guide
HP e3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems
Edition 2
Manufacturing Part Number: B1940-90005
E0801
U.S.A. August 2001
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Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsi
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Contents 1. Introduction Starting a Localized Version of HP Easytime/XL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Customizing HP Easytime/XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Enabling HP Easytime/XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disabling HP Easytime/XL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 System Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 System Administrator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Changing System Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Adding MPE/iX Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Resetting View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sorting Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Sorting Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Backup Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Designing a Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Session Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Print File Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Printer Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures Figure 2-1. Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Figure 2-2. Index of Help Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Figure 2-3. Selecting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Figure 2-4. Parts of a Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables Table 1-1. Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 11
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Preface The documentation set consists of the HP Easytime/XL User’s Guide, an online help system, and a Quick Reference Guide. The manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1 , “Introduction,” Describes the purpose and intended audience of HP Easytime/XL and explains starting of a localized version. Chapter 2 , “Getting Started,” Describes how to start HP Easytime/XL and the basic skills needed to use the product effectively. Chapter 3 , “HP Easytime/XL Tasks,” Describes all the tasks needed to mo
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Audience The primary audience for this manual is both the system administrator and the end user of the HP e3000 computer. The “Customizing HP Easytime/XL” section is intended for the system administrator only. Online Help Facility Provides an extensive online help facility that includes step-by-step instructions for all tasks, field definitions, and overview of basic skills and concepts needed to use the product effectively, and a complete glossary of terms and definitions. Quick Reference Card Pro
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1 Introduction HP Easytime/XL is a program used to communicate with the HP e3000 computer. Menus guide you through managing system resources, printing reports, or sending messages to another user on the same system. Whether you are the system administrator, managing the system as your primary job responsibility, or an end-user, using the system occasionally to print a file, HP Easytime/XL can be used efficiently and productively to meet individual work needs. The following list is some of the task
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Introduction Starting a Localized Version of HP Easytime/XL Starting a Localized Version of HP Easytime/XL In addition to English, there are four localized versions of HP Easytime/XL; French, Spanish, German and Japanese. If installing one of the localized versions, the system manager must configure the appropriate language on your system using the LANGINST utility program. Refer to Localizing/Customizing System Information for the LANGINST dialog. Refer to Table 1-1, it indicates the commands to
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Introduction Starting a Localized Version of HP Easytime/XL Customizing HP Easytime/XL The system manager can use the setup program to customize the HP Easytime/XL program. See “Customizing HP Easytime/XL” in this manual. This program is optional. HP Easytime/XL arrives set up, it can be used as is, or customize it to meet your particular needs. Enabling HP Easytime/XL Before using HP Easytime/XL, the program must be enabled. This is a system administrator responsibility. If you are not the syst
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Introduction Starting a Localized Version of HP Easytime/XL 18 Chapter1
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2 Getting Started This chapter describes how to log on to the system and start HP Easytime/XL, and how to exit and log off. It also explains the basic skills needed to use the product effectively, including the following: • Logging on and starting HP Easytime/XL • Exiting and logging off • Getting help • Using the Main menu • Screens • Menus • List boxes • Dialog boxes • Understanding operating modes • Basic skills 19
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Getting Started Logging On Logging On Logging on means identifying yourself to the computer. You must identify yourself as an authorized user by typing your logon identity (username and account) and a password (if any). If you do not have a logon identity, ask your system administrator to give you one. Once you log on, you begin communication with the HP e3000 computer and can start working. Log On 1. After switching on the terminal, press Return one or more times until you see the system prompt