User`s manual

Using the Service Call Function

B-8

Either the console or the remote console may terminate the

concurrent mode at any time by typing CTRL-a. The phone line is

hung up by the PPC ROM code and a message is displayed

indicating the end of the concurrent mode.

The most likely command sequence at this point is a message

command to indicate connection to the remote system, followed by

a request for concurrent mode operation. When these are received,

the user system asks:

Concurrent mode (Y/N)?

Enter Y to enter concurrent mode. The system then presents the

information:

Select Menu Item #8 to exit Concurrent Mode

The menu is redisplayed and concurrent mode is in effect. Any

normal system operation can now be initiated at either the local or

remote connected terminal, including system reboot.

1) Continue System Start Up

2) Select Alternate Boot Device

3) Go to System Debugger

4) Initiate Service Call

5) Display System Test Errors

6) Dump Memory to Tape

7) Start Conversation Mode

8) Exit Concurrent Mode

Two new entries, Start Conversation Mode and Exit

Concurrent Mode, appear in the menu during concurrent mode.

Conversation mode allows either party to initiate a direct

conversation mode between the remote system terminal and the

local terminal.

The conversation mode can be selected and used at any time,

though the prompt line is not displayed in normal operation.

Terminating the Conversation and Concurrent Modes

To exit the conversation mode, but remain in concurrent mode,

press Return, type a period (.) and press Return again.