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IBM 3153 ASCII Terminal Display - How to determine the key ASCII sequence

Applicable to: World-Wide

IBM 3151, WYSE, DEC emulations have their own defined ASCII character sequences for the various keys (Insert, Home,
Delete, Print, F1 to F12, others).

To determine the ASCII sequence sent by a key:
- In 3153 setup menu, set 'Local'='On' and 'Monitor Mode'='On'.
- Exit 3153 setup menu.
- Press the desired key (Insert, Delete, Cursor. others).
- The 3153 displays the ASCII character sequence on the 3153.

Notes:
Recommend persons have programming information on the 3153:
- 3153 Programmers Reference Manual (GC30-3707)
- 3151 Programmers Reference Manual (GA18-2634)

Keywords: D/T3153 3153 Keyboard Keys ASCII Sequence Character Generate Send Home End Insert Delete F1 F3 F7 F8 F12 Cursor Clear Up Down Left Right Page Print Reset RS/6000 RS6000 AIX RISC UNIX

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Date Created

28-08-97

Last Updated

03-12-98

Revision Date

17-11-99

Brand

IBM Monitors

Product Family

Terminals

Machine Type

3151, 3153

Model

Various

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