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IBM 3153 ASCII Terminal Display - Displays a large block in the center

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
The 3153 displays a large block in the center of the 3153 when the 3153 is powered on. The large block is approximately 1-inch high and may be 2 to 7-inches wide. The large block may have characters, letters, number in it.

Background Information:
The 3153 Programmable Banner is being displayed in the center of the 3153, when the 3153 is powered on.

The 3153 allows a user to display a Banner when the 3153 is powered on. The 3153 Banner is programmable and can include letters, numbers or special characters. The 3153 Banner can store up to 30 characters.

Recommended Solution:
If the 3153 Programmable Banner is not desired, recommend to disable the 3153 Programmable Banner. To disable, or edit
the 3153 Programmable Banner follow the steps below:
- Press and hold the left Ctrl key and press the Tab key. The 3153 displays 'edit banner' at the top of the 3153.
- Using the backspace key, erase all characters.
- After all characters have been erased, press the Enter/Return (above the right shift key). to save.

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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

3153

Model

Various

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