HP Easytime/XL User’s Guide HP e3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems Edition 2 Manufacturing Part Number: B1940-90005 E0801 U.S.A.
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Contents 1. Introduction Starting a Localized Version of HP Easytime/XL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing HP Easytime/XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling HP Easytime/XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabling HP Easytime/XL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 System Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 System Administrator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Changing System Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Adding MPE/iX Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displaying Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sorting Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Sorting Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Backup Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Designing a Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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. 2.
Getting Started Logging On Figure 2-1 Main Menu HP Easytime/XL Main Exit Help Field Help Fast Select [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Print File Management... File Management... Job Management... Session Management... Console Management... Backup Management... Printer Management... Go To MPE... ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [ [ [ Switch to System Administrator... Change Administrator Password... Disable HP Easytime/XL... ] ] ] Select To/From Menu Bar Exit Easytime Welcome to HP Easytime/XL.
Getting Started 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. A closing message displays the current time, date, and amount of CPU time your session used. Switch off the terminal screen after you receive the disconnect message.
Getting Started Getting Help Getting Help There are two ways 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 categories of help information: Use this topic To do access this: Help HP Easytime/XL help facility.
Getting Started Getting Help Figure 2-2 Index of Help Procedures HP Easytime/XL File Management File Name Group Procedures Index Display last updated at 9:36 AM Select a topic and choose Read.
Getting Started 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 to open, for example, press P for Print File Management. Or, use the ▲ or ▼ keys to highlight the screen you want, and press Return. The topics are shown in Figure 2-3.
Getting Started Screens Screens Each area of management in HP Easytime/XL (for example, File 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.
Getting Started Screens Screen Parts 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 the screen (directly below the menu bar).
Getting Started 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. You can also access the Main menu from the menu bar on any HP Easytime/XL screen. Figure 2-5 illustrates the menus on the File Management screen.
Getting Started Menus Figure 2-6 Actions Menu on File Management Screen HP Easytime/XL File Management Actions Actions Tasks Main View Print... File Name Group Copy... Delete... Delete... BUDGET PUB Move/Rename... LETTER PUB Read... OFFERS PUB Store... Release Secure Options Exit Account PAYROLL PAYROLL PAYROLL Help Code WDOC ASCII ASCII Display last updated at 9:36 AM Status Size(KByte) SECURED SECURED SECURED 24 7 26 Restore...
Getting Started 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 Definition Shaded This menu item or screen is not available.
Getting Started List Boxes 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 choices, for example, printers currently available on the system. Identifying a List Box Every list box contains a scroll bar on the right edge (and/or bottom edge) of the list box.
Getting Started List Boxes 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 end the range selection. Selecting All Items 1. Press F2 Fast Select and then / key. All items in the list are selected. This includes items that are not visible in the list box.
Getting Started Dialog Boxes 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 edited), or a list of choices from which a value can be selected. Whenever an ellipsis (...) appears after a menu item, a dialog box (or another screen) follows.
Getting Started Dialog Boxes 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 Tab 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 asterisk <*>, or by [X}, refer to Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7 Selected Options Type <*> Full < > Partial Selected options Restore options [X] [ ] [X] [ ] Do not overwrite files on disk.
Getting Started 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 available (shaded). Usually, shaded tasks require system administrator access. System Administrator Password A password is required when changing to system administrator mode.
Getting Started Operating Modes Changing System Administrator Password For 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. From the Main menu, press W for Change Administrator Password. 3. Type the new password, and press Return key.
Getting Started 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 Skills The file ETLEARN is located in the public group of the system account, PUB.SYS. Programs and applications available to all users of the system reside there.
Getting Started 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 Actions menu. 3. Press P fro Print. 4. Type 3 in the No. of copies field. 5. Press F5 OK. This requests three copies of the file ETLEARN to be printed.
3 HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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).
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Managing Sessions Figure 3-1 Session Management HP Easytime/XL Session Management Actions Main View Options Exit Help Display last updated at 9:46 AM Session Name ADMIN ROSS PAT Field Help User DAVID ROSS PAT Fast Select Account FINANCE PAYROLL PAYROLL Select Program Start Date/Time EASYTIME EASYTIME HPEDIT To/From Menu Bar 04/24/01 04/24/01 04/25/01 3:07 PM 4:10 PM (YOUR SESSION) 8:22 AM Update Display Close Delete (Abort) a Session Before performing a routine ma
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Managing Sessions Sending Messages to Users You can send messages to one or more users on the system. For 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 for Send Message. 4. Enter the message to be sent to other users. The message can be up to 80 characters in length.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 View menu. 2. Press R for Reset View. Sorting Sessions Define how sessions are sorted (order in which they are displayed) on the Session Management screen.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Files Files 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. You can use the File Management screen to manage the files on your system. If you cannot perform a task with a particular file, it may be secured. Ask the creator of the file to release it, or see your system administrator for assistance.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Files Figure 3-2 File Management HP Easytime/XL File Management Actions Main View Options Exit Help Display last updated at 9:36 AM File Name Group Account Code Status BUDGET LETTER OFFERS PUB PUB PUB PAYROLL PAYROLL PAYROLL WDOC ASCII ASCII SECURED SECURED SECURED Field Help Fast Select Select To/From Menu Bar Size(KByte) Update Display 24 7 26 Close Printing a File When you request a file to be printed, a copy of the file (print file) is created and sent to
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 file to a group other than your logon group. 6. Press F5 OK to copy the file. If the file has a lockword, a dialog box prompts you to enter it.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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, you cannot use this terminal for anything else.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 To restore one or more files that have been stored: 1. Prepare storage media and device. Refer to the reference information that was received with the drive. 2. Load the drive. 3. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 4. Press T for Restore.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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. Verify 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 verify that all files have been successfully restored. The name of the report file is ETRSTLST. You can view and read the contents of this file on the Print File Management screen.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Files Renaming Files You 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. Your logon group is displayed. 4. Enter a new file name. 5. Enter a group name if you want the renamed file moved to a group other than your logon group. 6. Press F5 OK to rename the file.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Files 3. Press M for Move/Rename. A dialog box prompts you for the new group. Your 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. Reading File Contents You can read the contents of any file that you created.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Files Adding MPE/iX Security If you previously removed MPE/iX security from a file, you can reestablish security provisions with this task. You 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. If any files have lockwords, a dialog box prompts you to enter them.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Files Sorting Files You 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. To change this: 1. Press F2 V to open the View menu. 2. Choose one of the following settings: • Sort by File Name • Sort by Group • Sort by Account The files on the screen will be sorted according to the settings selected.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Print Files Print Files 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 status and prints each in turn.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Print Files Figure 3-3 Print File Management HP Easytime/XL Print File Management Actions Main View Options Exit Help Display last updated at 9:58 AM Print File Name User Account REPORT CHECKS BUSPLN BUDGET MGR DAVID GORDON CAROL SYS FINANCE MKT PAYROLL Field Help Fast Select Select Printer LP LP LP LP To/From Menu Bar Status No.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Print Files queue, all printing on this printer has stopped. You 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 system administrator for assistance. Deleting a Print File If you no longer want a print file to print, you can delete it from the print queue. 1.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 You 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 Print File Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press R for Read. If the first print file has a lockword, enter it.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Print Files Changing Printers To 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 the list 5. Press F5 OK to change the printer. Interrupt (Stop) Printing You can stop (interrupt) a file that is printing, and start printing again from the beginning.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 that the form is aligned. Displaying Print Files Log on to HP Easytime/XL and go to Print File Management, you will see all the print files under your logon name and account.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Print Files Sorting Print Files Start HP Easytime/XL and go to Print File Management, print files are sorted on the screen by printer. You 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 • Account • Printer • Status The print files on the screen will be sorted according to the setting selected. An asterisk (*) appears in front of the selected setting.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 • Disabling a printer • Setting printer Outfence Accessing Printer Management You must be in system administrator mode to perform Printer Management tasks. 1.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 printer. If you route your print files to this printer, they will not print until the printer is enabled.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Printers 4. Enter the outfence number. 5. Press F5 OK to set the outfence. Setting HP Easytime/XL Printer You can specify a printer for all printing initiated in HP Easytime/XL, for example, print files, listings of system errors, or backup reports. Unless saved by the system administrator, this setting is valid until you exit HP Easytime/XL. 1. Press F2 O to open the Options menu. 2. Press P for Set Printer. A dialog box prompts you to select a printer. 3.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Jobs Jobs 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 is necessary. HP Easytime/XL sorts jobs according to status and runs each in turn.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Jobs Figure 3-5 Job Management HP Easytime/XL Job Management Actions Main View Options Exit Help Display last updated at 11:20 AM Job Name User REPORTS UPDATE MONTHEND PAT KURT CHRIS Field Help Fast Select Account FINANCE MKTG TESTING Select Program Status Start Date/Time CI CI CI ACTIVE ACTIVE READY 04/24/01 04/24/01 04/25/01 To/From Menu Bar Update Display 10:21 AM 11:18 AM 11:40 AM Close Accessing Job Management 1.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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. To delete any active job or jobs that are waiting in the job queue: 1. Select one or more jobs from the Job Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press D for Delete. 4. Press F5 Yes to confirm deletion of jobs.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Jobs The job appears in the job queue with the status ON HOLD and will not start until you take it off hold. Take 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 Take off Hold. The job appears in the job queue with a status of ACTIVE or READY. Suspend (Interrupt) a Job This task suspends (interrupts) a job in progress.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 allowed to execute. The jobfence is the minimum priority level a job must exceed in order to run. The jobfence can be any value from 0 to 14.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Jobs Sorting Jobs Start HP Easytime/XL and go to Job Management, jobs are sorted on the screen by status (the order in which they will run). To 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 will be sorted according to the setting selected. An asterisk (*) appears in front of the selected setting.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 always available to users.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Backups Figure 3-6 Backup Management HP Easytime/XL Backup Management Actions Main View Options Exit Help Display last updated at 10:05 AM Latest Backups: Type Date PARTIAL PARTIAL PARTIAL PARTIAL FULL 04/08/01 04/09/01 04/10/01 04/11/01 04/12/01 Scheduled Backups: Day Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Field Help Fast Select No.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Backups For 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 want (full or partial). 5. Type the time you want the backup to start. It is best to schedule backups at the end of the workday when users are no longer using the system.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Backups send a message warning users to log off the system, for example: Backup will begin in 10 minutes. Please finish and log off. To 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. Press F to Perform Full Backup. Or, press P for Perform Partial Backup. If there are active jobs and sessions a dialog box prompts you to confirm that you want to continue.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Backups • Press F5 Yes to confirm. • Press F8 Close to close the monitoring screen and go back to Backup Management. It can take several minutes for the backup process to stop. Verifying Backup Information HP Easytime/XL prints a backup report listing every file backed up, and every file the system was not able to back up. Check this report to verify that all files have been successfully saved. The name of the report file is ETBUPLST.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Console Messages Console Messages You 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: • Replying to requests • Printing messages and requests • Displaying console messages Accessing Console Management 1. Move the cursor to Console Management on the Main menu. 2.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Console Messages To move between the requests and messages. • Press Tab 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 requests. 1. Select one request from the Console Management screen. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press R for Reply to Request.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 requests, for example, those for a specific user or account. 1. Press F2 V to open the View menu. 2. Press V for Set View. A dialog box prompts you to type a set of messages. 3.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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. You can disable any function that you do not want user to access. 1. aaaSelect one or more functions. 2. Press F2 A to open the Actions menu. 3. Press D for Disable Function.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 Tab key to move from field to field. 4. Type the file name, group, and account of the job to start after the scheduled backup. 5. Press F5 OK to set the backup defaults.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks 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 Use as Startup. This screen is marked (Startup) on the HP Easytime/XL Setup screen.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Solving Problems 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 MESSAGE: Print file is not printing. CAUSE: Print file needs a form (or standard paper) loaded. ACTION: Check the Print File Management screen for the name of the form and load it on the printer. Perform the task Load Form to inform the system that it has been loaded.
HP Easytime/XL Tasks Solving Problems Session Problems MESSAGE: Terminal is not responding. CAUSE: Various causes. ACTION: Delete session and logon again. ACTION: Press Shift + Reset keys. MESSAGE: Screen display is corrupted. CAUSE: Communication problem between terminal and computer. ACTION: Press Clear display key. MESSAGE: User cannot type data in a field. CAUSE: Input field is full and you are in insert mode. ACTION: Press Insert char key again to change to overwrite mode.
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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 characters 85
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 correction action). • Messages about what is happening on the system. Messages and requests are displayed on the Console Management screen shown in Figure 4-1.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 or task, such as a backup, cannot continue until the required information is supplied.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 messages. When the message is caused by an error, possible causes for the error, and suggestions for recovery, are also included. MESSAGE: IS NOT WRITE ENABLED.
HP Easytime/XL Reference Requests and Messages MESSAGE: LOAD NEXT MEDIA FOR RESTORE ON. device (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. MESSAGE: LOAD MEDIA media n FOR STORE ON. device (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.
HP Easytime/XL Reference Keys Keys This section provides a way to identify the keys to use when performing HP Easytime/XL tasks. The keys will vary depending on the kind of terminal used.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 function key label always refers to the same key wherever it appears. Press this key Does this Add to List F6 In a dialog box, Add to List moves the indicated file to the list box.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 and then \ key cancels the selection of all items in the list. Stop F7 In a dialog box, Stop stops a task in progress, for example, a backup.
HP Easytime/XL Reference Field Definitions Field 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 • Job Management • Backup Management • Console management Chapter 4 93
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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. Check 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 Copies Shows number of copies that will be printed. Length Shows the approximate length (in pages) of each print file.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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.
HP Easytime/XL Reference Field Definitions Job Management This section defines the fields that are displayed on the Job Management screen shown in Figure 4-6, and that are encountered when performing Job Management tasks.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 HP Easytime/XL Backup Management Actions Main View Options Exit Help Display last updated at 10:05 AM Latest Backups: Type Date PARTIAL PARTIAL PARTIAL PARTIAL FULL No.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 HP Easytime/XL Console Management Actions Main View Options Exit Help Display last updated at 10:10 AM Time 9:51 9:51 9:57 10:00 10:01 10:02 10:05 Creator AM AM AM AM AM AM AM Time MGR.FINANCE PAT.FINANCNE MGR.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 settings permanently. Unless saved, options are valid until exiting HP Easytime/XL, or the settings are changed.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 Options Store Report Write report to File Name: Group: Account: You can choose one of the following options.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 account, groups, and users if needed. • Restore files to logon group and account. • Restore directory information with files.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 the Set Backup Device option, refer to Figure 4-12, from the Options menu on the File Management and Backup Management screens.
HP Easytime/XL Reference 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 Backup Report Write report to [ Help ] File Name: Group: Account: [ OK ] [ Save ] [ Cancel ] Backup Options Specify a file name, group, and account for the backup report. This report is saved on disk.
HP Easytime/XL Reference Wildcard Characters Wildcard Characters Wildcard characters 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: This character Represents @ Any number of alphanumeric character. Alone it means “all.” ? One alphanumeric character. # One number. Examples: Display all the file names.
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Index A Actions menu, 28 Align Form, 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 Fast Select, 28 Limit No. of Jobs, 68 Limit No.
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 starting, 20 I interrupt printing, 58 J Job Management, 64 Job Management tasks, 99 job queue, 66 jobfence, 68 Jobs starting, 66 status, 65 jobs, 64 K Keys cursor keys, 90 editing keys, 90 function
Index 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 tasks, 98 printer status, 62 printing, 38 problems, 82 public group, 37 Put on Hold, 58 sessions sorting, 43 Setup screen, 80 solving problems, 82 sorted, 43 sorting, 43 status field, 55 stop
