HP (Hewlett-Packard) B1940-90005 manual

HP Easytime/XL User’ s Guide HP e3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems Edition 2 Manufacturing P art Number: B1940-90005 E0801 U .S .A. August 2001[...]

2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-P ackard 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-P ackard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for[...]

Contents 3 1. Introduction Starting a Localized V ersion of HP Easytime/XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Customizing HP Easytime/XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Enabling HP Easytime/XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 System Administrator P assword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 System Administrator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 5 Adding MPE/iX Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Resetting View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Contents Sorting Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Backup Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents 7 Session Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 4 File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Print File Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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F igures 9 Figure 2-1. Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Figure 2-2. Index of Help Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Figure 2-3. Selecting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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13 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, ” De[...]

14 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 F acility Provides an extensive online help facility that includes step-by-step instructions for all tasks , field de[...]

15 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 s[...]

16 Chapter 1 Introduction Starting a Localiz ed V ersion of HP Easytime/XL Starting a Localized V ersion of HP Easytime/XL In addition to English, there are four localized versions of HP Easytime/XL; French, Spanish, German and J apanese. If installing one of the localized versions , the system manager must configure the appropriate language on yo[...]

Chapter 1 17 Introduction Starting a Localiz ed V ersion 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[...]

18 Chapter 1 Introduction Starting a Localiz ed V ersion of HP Easytime/XL[...]

19 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 [...]

20 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Logging On Logging On Logging on means identifying yourself to the computer . Y ou 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 co[...]

Chapter 2 21 Getting Star ted Logging On Figure 2-1 Main Menu W elcome to HP Easytime/XL. Now you are ready to learn about basic skills and HP Easytime/XL tasks . The following are the basic skills needed to use HP Easytime/XL. If you do not want to continue with basic skills now , you can exit HP Easytime/XL with the following procedure. Exiting H[...]

22 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Logging On 3. Type EXIT when you want to return to HP Easytime/XL. If you do not need to return to HP Easytime/XL, you can type BYE to end the MPE/iX session and log off . When you end the MPE/iX session, you end the HP Easytime/XL session as well. Log Off 1. Exit HP Easytime/XL. 2. From the system prompt, type: BYE . [...]

Chapter 2 23 Getting Star ted Getting Help Getting Help There are two wa ys to get help in HP Easytime/XL. Access the Help menu for a complete index of help topics , or press F1 Field Help for context sensitive help about an object on the screen. The HP Easytime/XL Help menu is available on every screen. The Help menu provides the following six cat[...]

24 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Getting Help Figure 2-2 Index of Help Procedures Selecting a Help T opic 1. Press ▲ or ▼ key to move the cursor to a help topic. 2. Press either F3 , Spacebar , or Return to select the topic. 3. Press F5 Read . A help window displays help information about that topic . 4. Press F8 Close when you are finished readi[...]

Chapter 2 25 Getting Star ted Main Menu Main Menu The Main menu is the focal point in HP Easytime/XL and usually the first thing seen after starting HP Easytime/XL. Any HP Easytime/XL screen can be accessed through the Main menu. Opening a Screen from the Main Menu 1. Press the key that corresponds to the underlined letter in the screen you want t[...]

26 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Screens Screens Each area of management in HP Easytime/XL (for example, F ile or Session Management) is displayed on a screen. Access information about the current status of the system and perform system management tasks through the screens . Figure 2-4 illustrates the parts of a File Management screen. Figure 2-4 P ar[...]

Chapter 2 27 Getting Star ted Screens Screen P arts Each HP Easytime/XL screen contains the following: Title bar A horizontal bar that is located at the top of each screen and contains the name of the screen. Menu bar A horizontal bar located directly below the title bar containing the name of the HP Easytime/XL menus . Status bar The third line of[...]

28 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Menus Menus All HP Easytime/XL menus appear on the menu bar . The menu bar appears directly below the title bar . Each menu contains a list of available tasks (menu items) that let you determine what action to take next. Y ou can also access the Main menu from the menu bar on any HP Easytime/XL screen. Figure 2-5 illus[...]

Chapter 2 29 Getting Star ted Menus Figure 2-6 Actions Menu on File Management Screen Choosing a Menu Item All HP Easytime/XL tasks are listed on menus . P erform tasks by choosing the menu item. 1. Press the key that corresponds to the underlined character in the menu item you want. F or example, press D for Delete . Or , use ▲ or ▼ keys to hi[...]

30 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Menus Understanding Menu Conventions Not all HP Easytime/XL menu items look the same. Menu items can be shaded, preceded by an asterisk, highlighted, or followed by an ellipsis (...). Additionally each menu item has one letter underlined. The following list explains HP Easytime/XL menu conventions . Menu Convention D e[...]

Chapter 2 31 Getting Star ted List Bo xes List Boxes Each HP Easytime/XL screen contains at least one list box . A list box is an area displaying columns of information. These can be items related to the current HP Easytime/XL screen, for example, a list of files on the File Management screen or a list of available c hoices, for example, printers [...]

32 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted List Bo xes Selecting a Range of Items 1. Move the cursor to the first item you want to select. 2. Press F2 Fast Select and then F3 Select . 3. Move the cursor to the last item you want to select. As the cursor is moved, the items in the list are highlighted line by line. 4. Press F2 Fast Select and then F3 Select to [...]

Chapter 2 33 Getting Star ted Dialog Bo xes Dialog Boxes HP Easytime/XL uses dialog boxes to present information, or to prompt you for data needed to complete a task. Dialog boxes are windows that appear on the screen and overlay portion of the current display . Dialog boxes usually contain one or more fields (areas that can be filled in or edite[...]

34 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Dialog Bo xes 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to move the cursor to the item you want to select. 2. Press either F3 , Return , or Spacebar keys. Selecting Options 1. Press Ta b key to move to the option wanted. 2. Press either F3 , Return , or Spacebar key to choose the option. Selected choices are marked by either an aste[...]

Chapter 2 35 Getting Star ted Operating Modes Operating Modes There are two operating modes in HP Easytime/XL: • User mode • System administrator mode When HP Easytime/XL is started, it is automatically in user mode. In this mode, some tasks are not a vailable (shaded). Usually , shaded tasks require system administrator access . System Adminis[...]

36 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Operating Modes Changing System Administrator P assword F or security reasons, it is a good idea to change the system administrator password on a regular basis . Be sure not to use a word that is easy to identify , such as your own name . This is a system administrator task. 1. Change to system administrator mode. 2. F[...]

Chapter 2 37 Getting Star ted Basic Skills Basic Skills This section guides you through a few tasks so that you can practice using some of the basic skills just introduced. A file called ETLEARN has been created for use throughout these exercises . Do the tasks in the order they are presented, as later tasks build on previous ones . Practice Basic[...]

38 Chapter 2 Getting Star ted Basic Skills Printing When requesting a file to be printed, create a print file . A print file is a copy of the file that the system creates and sends to the printer . The files are printed from the File Management screen. 1. Select the file ETLEARN from the File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actio[...]

39 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks This chapter describes the tasks that can be performed with HP Easytime/XL. HP Easytime/XL helps manage the system by organizing the daily tasks around menus that are easy to identify and use. These tasks are separated into the following categories: • Managing Sessions • Files • Print Files • Printers • J obs ?[...]

40 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Managing Sessions Managing Sessions When you log on to the MPE/iX system, you begin a session. This means communicating with the computer . A session begins when you log on ( HELLO ) and ends when you log off ( BYE ). The menus at the top the Session Management screen contain all of the tasks necessary for managin[...]

Chapter 3 41 HP Easytime/XL T asks Managing Sessions Figure 3-1 Session Management Delete (Abort) a Session Before performing a routine maintenance on the system, for example, a backup , you may w ant to delete any active sessions (log other users off the system). This ensures that any files currently locked by an application are available for bac[...]

42 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Managing Sessions Sending Messages to Users Y ou can send messages to one or more users on the system. F or example, you can send a message asking users to log off before you shut down the system. 1. Select one or more sessions from the Session Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press S [...]

Chapter 3 43 HP Easytime/XL T asks Managing Sessions Only those sessions specified are now displayed on the screen. This new view will last until you exit HP Easytime/XL, or change the view again. Resetting View If view has been set to show only selected sessions , it can be reset to display all sessions on the system. 1. Press F2 V to open the Vi[...]

44 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files F iles Files store the information with which you work. Reports , spreadsheets, letters , and application programs are all files . If you use the MPE/iX editor to create a document, this document is a file. Y ou can use the File Management screen to manage the files on your system. If you cannot perform a[...]

Chapter 3 45 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files Figure 3-2 File Management Printing a File When you request a file to be printed, a copy of the file (print file) is created and sent to the printer . 1. Select one or more files from the File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press P for Print . A dialog box prompts you for t[...]

46 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files Copying One File 1. Select one file from the File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press C for Copy . A dialog box prompts you for a file name and group. 4. Enter a file name, enter a new name if copying the file to the same group. 5. Enter a group if you want to copy the fi[...]

Chapter 3 47 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files A dialog box may prompt you for more information. Supply any requested information and press F5 OK to continue. During the store process , HP Easytime/XL displays a monitoring screen where you can check the progress of the task. Do this by pressing F5 Update Display periodically . During the store process , [...]

48 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files See “HP Easytime/XL Options” if you need more information. 5. Press F6 Save to save the store options permanently . Or , press F5 OK to save the store options for this session only . Restoring Files T o restore one or more files that have been stored: 1. Prepare storage media and device. Refer to the re[...]

Chapter 3 49 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files 3. Press F8 Close to close the monitoring screen and go back to File Management. It can take several minutes for the restore process to stop. V erify Files Restored HP Easytime/XL creates a print file listing every file restored, and every file the system was not able to restore . Check this report to ver[...]

50 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files Renaming Files Y ou can rename any file that you created and that is in your logon account. 1. Select one file from the File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press M for Move/Rename . A dialog box prompts you for a file name and group. Y our logon group is displayed. 4. Enter [...]

Chapter 3 51 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files 3. Press M for Move/Rename . A dialog box prompts you for the new group. Y our logon group is displayed. 4. Enter a group name if you want to move the files to a group other than your logon group. 5. Press F5 OK to move the file. If any files have lockwords , a dialog box prompts you to enter them. Readin[...]

52 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files Adding MPE/iX Security If you previously removed MPE/iX security from a file, you can reestablish security provisions with this task. Y ou can only secure a file if you created it. 1. Select one or more files from the File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press E for Secure . [...]

Chapter 3 53 HP Easytime/XL T asks Files Sorting Files Y ou can define how files are sorted (order in which they are displayed) on the File Management screen. Start HP Easytime/XL and go to the File Management screen, files are first sorted alphabetically by account, and then by group and file name. T o change this: 1. Press F2 V to open the V[...]

54 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Print Files Print F iles Print files are files users have requested for printing , but have not yet printed. Because the printer can only process one file at a time, print files need to be organized in a logical order (queued) when sent to the printer . HP Easytime/XL sorts print files according to their stat[...]

Chapter 3 55 HP Easytime/XL T asks Print Files Figure 3-3 Print File Management Accessing Print File Management 1. Move cursor to Print File Management on the Main menu. 2. Press either F3 , Return key , or Spacebar . Monitoring Status Monitor printing on your system by checking the status field on the Print File Management screen. The status of a[...]

56 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Print Files queue, all printing on this printer has stopped. Y ou must align the form before printing can continue. PROBLEM There is a problem with the printer . Check to make sure the printer is switched on, or check for a paper jam. UNKNOWN This status indicates a problem with the printing program. Contact your [...]

Chapter 3 57 HP Easytime/XL T asks Print Files 1. Select one or more print files from the Print File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press N for Print Next . Reading Contents of Print File Y ou can read the contents of a print file while it is waiting in the print queue. 1. Select one or more print files from the Pr[...]

58 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Print Files Changing Printers T o route your print files to another printer use this task: 1. Select one or more print files from the Print File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press P for Change Printer . A dialog box displays a list of available printers . 4. Select a printer from[...]

Chapter 3 59 HP Easytime/XL T asks Print Files 1. Select a print file with the status Align Form . 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press F for Align Form . A dialog box prompts you to align the form. 4. Align the form in the paper tray . Or , choose Test to first print a test line to check alignment. 5. Press F5 OK to inform the system[...]

60 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Print Files Sorting Print Files Start HP Easytime/XL and go to Print File Management, print files are sorted on the screen by printer . Y ou can change this sorting to print file name or by status etc. 1. Press F2 V to open the View menu. 2. Choose one of the following Sort settings: • Print File Name • User[...]

Chapter 3 61 HP Easytime/XL T asks Printers Printers All of the printers configured on the system are listed on the Printer Management screen. The menus at the top of the Printer Management screen contain all of the options necessary for managing the printers , including the following tasks: • Status of printer • Enabling a printer • Disabli[...]

62 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Printers Printer Status Check the status of printers on the system on the Printer Management screen. The status of a printer can be any one of the following: Status Means ENABLED The system administrator has enabled the printer . It is available for printing . DISABLED The system administrator has disabled the pri[...]

Chapter 3 63 HP Easytime/XL T asks Printers 4. Enter the outfence number . 5. Press F5 OK to set the outfence. Setting HP Easytime/XL Printer Y ou can specify a printer for all printing initiated in HP Easytime/XL, for example, print files , listings of system errors, or bac kup reports. Unless saved by the system administrator , this setting is v[...]

64 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Jobs J obs Much of the work that is done on the system can be accomplished with jobs . A job is a file that contains commands that would normally be entered at the keyboard during an interactive session. When starting a job, the computer interprets and executes these commands automatically . No further user input[...]

Chapter 3 65 HP Easytime/XL T asks Jobs Figure 3-5 Job Management Accessing Job Management 1. Move the cursor to Job Management on the Main menu. 2. Press either F3 , Return key , or Spacebar . Job Status The jobs can be monitored on the system by checking the status field on the J ob Management screen. The status of a job can be any one of the fo[...]

66 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Jobs Starting a Job 1. Press F2 and A to open the Actions menu. 2. Press S for Start . A dialog box prompts you for a job file name. Deleting (Abort) a Job If a job cannot continue because of an error , you may need to delete the job and restart. T o delete any active job or jobs that are waiting in the job queue[...]

Chapter 3 67 HP Easytime/XL T asks Jobs The job appears in the job queue with the status ON HOLD and will not start until you take it off hold. T ake Off Hold If one of more jobs are on hold, they must be taken off hold before they can run. 1. Select one or more jobs with the status On Hold . 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press O for T[...]

68 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Jobs 1. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 2. Press L for Limit No. of Jobs . A dialog box prompts you to type the job limit. 3. Type the number of jobs allowed to run concurrently . 4. Press F5 OK to set the job limit. Setting Jobfence If you are the system administrator , you can restrict which jobs are allowe[...]

Chapter 3 69 HP Easytime/XL T asks Jobs Sorting Jobs Start HP Easytime/XL and go to J ob Management, jobs are sorted on the screen by status (the order in which they will run). T o change the sort: 1. Press F2 V to open the View menu. 2. Chose one of the following Sort by settings: • Job Name • User • Account • Status The jobs on the screen[...]

70 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Backups Backups Choosing a good backup plan, and scheduling regular backups , are important to the efficient operation of the system. Regularly scheduled backups reduce the time needed to perform backups and guarantee the most recent information is alwa ys available to users. If you are responsible for managing b[...]

Chapter 3 71 HP Easytime/XL T asks Backups Figure 3-6 Backup Management Designing a Backup Schedule There are two kinds of backups that can be performed with HP Easytime/XL: • Full backups • P artial backups A full backup copies all user files on the system whether or not the information has changed since the last full backup . A partial backu[...]

72 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Backups F or example, Monday through Thursday . 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press S for Schedule Backup . A dialog box prompts you for further scheduling information. 4. Choose the type of backup you w ant (full or partial). 5. Type the time you want the bac kup to start. It is best to schedule back[...]

Chapter 3 73 HP Easytime/XL T asks Backups send a message warning users to log off the system, for example: Backup will begin in 10 minutes. Please finish and log off. T o perform the backup: 1. Prepare backup tapes and device . Refer to the reference information received with the drive. 2. Load the drive. 3. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 4.[...]

74 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Backups • Press F5 Yes to confirm. • Press F8 Close to close the monitoring screen and go back to Bac kup Management. It can take several minutes for the backup process to stop . V erifying Backup Information HP Easytime/XL prints a backup report listing every file backed up , and every file the system was [...]

Chapter 3 75 HP Easytime/XL T asks Console Messages Console Messages Y ou can monitor the system from the Console Management screen and respond to requests from the system. The menus at the top of the Console Management screen contain all of the options necessary for managing console messages and requests , including the following tasks: • Replyi[...]

76 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Console Messages T o move between the requests and messages. • Press Ta b key . Replying to Requests Some tasks , like backing up the system or storing a file on tape, require additional user input after they are started. HP Easytime/XL prompts you to load or remove tapes as needed. These prompts are called req[...]

Chapter 3 77 HP Easytime/XL T asks Console Messages Displaying Console Messages Log on to HP Easytime/XL and go to Console Management, you can read the last 1,000 messages the system sent and any pending requests . If you do not want to see all messages and requests on the system, you can restrict your view to a particular set of messages and reque[...]

78 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Customizing HP Easytime/XL Customizing HP Easytime/XL The system manager can use the setup program to customize HP Easytime/XL. This program is optional. HP Easytime/XL arrives already set up. It can be used as it is , or can be changed to meet particular needs . This section explains how to use the setup program,[...]

Chapter 3 79 HP Easytime/XL T asks Customizing HP Easytime/XL Disabling Functions HP Easytime/XL comes with all functions enabled and any user can access them. The setup screen shown in Figure 3-9 displays a list box containing all the HP Easytime/XL functions. Y ou can disable any function that you do not want user to access . 1. aaaSelect one or [...]

80 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Customizing HP Easytime/XL 1. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 2. Press B for Set Backup Defaults . A dialog box prompts for more information. 3. Type the file name, group , and account of the job to start before the scheduled backup . Use the Ta b key to move from field to field. 4. Type the file name, gr[...]

Chapter 3 81 HP Easytime/XL T asks Customizing HP Easytime/XL Choosing a Startup Screen HP Easytime/XL is configured to display the Main menu when started. This can be changed to display a different screen, for example , Print File Management, when starting the program. 1. Select one function 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press U for [...]

82 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Solving Prob lems Solving Problems This section lists problems that my be encountered when working with HP Easytime/XL, possible causes for the problem, and steps for recovery . Print File Problems MESSA GE: Print file is not printing. CAUSE: Print file needs a form (or standard paper) loaded. ACTION: Check the [...]

Chapter 3 83 HP Easytime/XL T asks Solving Prob lems Session Problems MESSA GE: T erminal is not responding. CAUSE: V arious causes. ACTION: Delete session and logon again. ACTION: Press Shift + Reset keys. MESSA GE: Screen display is corrupted. CAUSE: Communication problem between terminal and computer . ACTION: Press Clear display key . MESSA GE:[...]

84 Chapter 3 HP Easytime/XL T asks Solving Prob lems[...]

85 4 HP Easytime/XL Reference This chapter provides reference information about the following topics: • Requests and messages from the system • Cursor movement, editing , selection, and function keys • Field definitions for each screen • HP Easytime/XL options • Wildcard c haracters[...]

86 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Requests and Messages Requests and Messages This section provides a list of requests and messages that may be encountered when working with HP Easytime/XL. The three kinds of messages displayed in HP Easytime/XL are: • Requests prompting for more information. • Messages resulting from an error (requires a [...]

Chapter 4 87 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Requests and Messages Responding to Requests Requests are messages from the system that prompt you to first do something , and then confirm the actions by replying , either from the Console Management screen, or from a dialog box. Respond immediately when there is a request pending on the system. A process o[...]

88 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Requests and Messages Responding to Messages Monitor messages to keep informed about activity on the system, for example, users or jobs logging on and off , disk storage, or other resource usage. Some messages are caused by an error and require a corrective action. This section provides a list of system messag[...]

Chapter 4 89 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Requests and Messages MESSA GE: LO AD NEXT MEDIA FOR RESTORE ON. de vice (ldev n) CAUSE: This message occurs when restoring files from tape. Indicates that the end of the tape has been reached. ACTION: Load the next tape in the tape drive. MESSA GE: LO AD MEDIA media n FOR ST ORE ON. de vice (ldev n) CAUSE: T[...]

90 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Keys Keys This section provides a wa y to identify the keys to use when performing HP Easytime/XL tasks . The keys will vary depending on the kind of terminal used. Cursor Movement Keys Use the following keys to move in HP Easytime/XL: T o Scroll Press these keys Up one line ▲ key Down one line ▼ key Up on[...]

Chapter 4 91 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Keys Function Keys This section describes the function keys used in HP Easytime/XL for the many tasks that are performed. Both the function labels and keys are listed. Not every function key is available on every screen or dialog box. The labels change according to the dialog box or screen. However , a functio[...]

92 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Keys Select F3 In a list of values , Select selects the value of which the cursor rests . In a dialog box, Select selects the push button on which the cursor rests . In a menu, Select selects the menu item on which the cursor rests . In a list box, Select and then / key selects all items in the list. Select an[...]

Chapter 4 93 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions F ield Definitions This section illustrates and provides field names and definitions for the following HP Easytime/XL screens: • Session Management • File Management • Print File Management • Printer Management • J ob Management • Backup Management • Console management[...]

94 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions Session Management This section illustrates and defines the fields that are displayed on the Session Management screen shown in Figure 4-2, and that is encountered when performing Session Management tasks . Figure 4-2 Session Management Screen Field Name Means this Session Name Name of the[...]

Chapter 4 95 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions File Management This section illustrates and defines the fields that are displayed on the File Management screen and that are encountered when performing File Management tasks as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 File Management Screen Field Name Means this File Name Name of the file. A fi[...]

96 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions Print File Management This section illustrates and defines fields that are displayed on the Print File Management screen shown in Figure 4-4 and that are encountered when performing Print File Management tasks . Figure 4-4 Print File Management Screen Field Name Means this Print File Name [...]

Chapter 4 97 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions ALIGN FORM A form has been loaded and requires alignment. PROBLEM There is a problem with the printer or with a print file. Chec k to make sure the printer is switched on, or for a paper jam. UNKNOWN Cause of the problem is unknown. Contact your system administrator for assistance. No. of C[...]

98 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions Printer Management This section defines the fields that are displayed on the Printer Management screen shown in Figure 4-5, and that can be encountered when performing Printer Management tasks . Figure 4-5 Printer Management Screen Field Name Means this Printer Identification name of the [...]

Chapter 4 99 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions Job Management This section defines the fields that are displayed on the J ob Management screen shown in Figure 4-6, and that are encountered when performing J ob Management tasks. Figure 4-6 Job Management Screen Field Name Means this Job Name An identification name given to each job whe[...]

100 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions Backup Management This section defines the fields that are displayed on the Backup Management screen shown in Figure 4-7 and that are encountered when performing Backup Management tasks . Figure 4-7 Backup Management Screen Field Name Means this Type Type of backup (Full or P artial). Dat[...]

Chapter 4 101 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Field Definitions Console Management This section defines the fields that are displayed on the Console Management screen shown in Figure 4-8 and that are encountered when performing Console Management tasks . Figure 4-8 Console Management Screen Field Name Means this Time Time when the system sent the mess[...]

102 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence HP Easytime/XL Options HP Easytime/XL Options With the Options menu, a set of defaults can be set that apply when backing up the system, storing and restoring files , or printing: • HP Easytime/XL printer • Store options • Restore options • Backup device The system administrator can save the option s[...]

Chapter 4 103 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence HP Easytime/XL Options Store Options Access Store Options from the Options menu on the File Management screen. Refer to Figure 4-10, for options that can be set for storing files to tape: • Save the store report on disk. • Store directory information with files . Figure 4-10 Store Options Store Report S[...]

104 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence HP Easytime/XL Options Restore Options Access Restore Options from the Options menu on the File Management and Backup Management screens . Refer to Figure 4-11, for options that can be set for restoring files from tape: • Save the store report on disk. • Do not overwrite files on disk. • Create accoun[...]

Chapter 4 105 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence HP Easytime/XL Options Restore files to logon group and account. This option restores all the selected files to the logon group and account. Restore directory information This option restores directory information (accounts , groups , users) to disk, along with selected files. Backup Device Option Access th[...]

106 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence HP Easytime/XL Options Backup Options Access the Backup Options , refer to Figure 4-13, from the Options menu on the File Management and Backup Management screens . Figure 4-13 Backup Options Backup Options Specify a file name, group , and account for the backup report. This report is saved on disk. Write re[...]

Chapter 4 107 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Wildcard Character s W ildcard Characters Wildcard c haracters represent groups of other characters . Use them in place of actual characters when specifying any of the following: • File names • User names • Account names • Group names The following wildcard characters can be used in HP Easytime/XL: Th[...]

108 Chapter 4 HP Easytime/XL Ref erence Wildcard Character s[...]

Index Index 109 A Actions menu , 28 Align F orm , 59 Change No. of Copies , 57 Change Printer , 58 Copy , 38 , 46 Delete , 38 , 41 , 49 , 56 , 66 Delete Scheduled Backup , 72 Disable , 62 Disable Function , 79 Enable , 62 Enable Function , 79 , 81 F ast Select , 28 Limit No. of J obs , 68 Limit No. of Sessions , 42 Load F orm , 58 Move/Rename , 50 [...]

110 Index Index Close , 24 Field Help , 23 help topic , 24 HP Easytime/XL customize , 78 customizing , 17 disabling , 17 enabling , 17 exiting , 21 getting help , 23 language settings , 16 log off , 22 log on , 20 Main menu , 25 menu conventions , 30 menus , 28 operating modes , 35 options , 102 passwords , 35 screens , 26 Setup screen , 80 startin[...]

Index Index 111 P password , 35 , 36 print file , 38 , 45 aligning forms , 58 change printers , 58 deleting , 56 displaying , 59 increase/decrease copies , 57 put on hold , 56 reading contents of , 57 rearranging , 56 take off hold , 56 Print File Management , 54 , 55 Print File Management tasks , 96 Printer Management , 61 Printer Management task[...]