Configuring HP-UX For Peripherals

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Configuring Terminals and Modems
Additionally Configuring HP-UX for a Terminal
VT100 default configuration.
You may notice the following differences between the DEC VT100,
VT320, or VT420 terminals and an HP terminal:
Using an HP 700/60 Terminal in DEC Mode
If you have reason to use an HP 700/60 terminal in DEC-emulation
mode, you might wish to change the operation of the Backspace key. You
can do so by using the HP 700/60 terminal's set-up menu.
Step 1. Enter the Setup menu and proceed to the Keyboard Configuration menu.
Step 2. Set the Backspace key from Delete to Backspace.
Step 3. Save the Keyboard Configuration.
Step 4. Log out, then log back in again. Your keyboard will now be set to erase
characters correctly.
By default, the backspace key on both DEC terminals and emulation is
configured as DEL, echoes ^? on the screen, and does not erase. To set
Table 4-4 Unique Definitions of VT100 Keys
Key Meaning
Backspace Sends Delete character (octal \177) instead of
Backspace
Alt Char Escape
Er Line New Line or Line Feed
F1-F5 (Consult DEC manual for captive meanings)
F6 (Inter/Halt) F7
(Resume)
F8 (Cancel)
F9 (Main Screen)
F10 (Exit)
F15-F20
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Inoperative in vt100 mode