IBM 6580 User Manual

CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1
Display Station 1-1
Work Station 1-2
Work Station Data Flow 1-2
Diskette Unit ~-2
Diskettes 1-2
Printers 1-3
Optional Paper Feed Assemblies 1-3
Mag Card Unit 1-4
Chapter 2. Operating Instructions 2-1
Display Formats 2-2
Status Lines 2-2
Scale Line 2-3
Typing and Menu Area 2-3
Prompt Line 2-4
Message Line 2-4
Keyboard Operation 2-4
Work Station Control Keys 2-5
Alphanumeric Keys 2-5
Function Control Keys 2-6
Cursor Movement Keys 2-7
Keyboard Arrangements 2-8
Menu Description 2-8
Menu Format 2-8
Margins and Tabs 2-9
Keyboard and Printer Description 2-10
Menu Sequence - Typing Tasks 2-11
Menu Sequence - Work Diskette Tasks 2-12
Menu Sequence - Program Diskette Tasks 2-13
Menu Sequence - Spelling Tasks 2-14
Menu Sequence - Change Format (CHG FMT) Key 2-15
Menu. Sequence - Request (REQST) Key 2-16
Menu Sequence - Instructions 2-17
Chapter 3. 25-Line Display 3-1
25-Line Display Operational Theory 3-1
Character Structure 3-2
25-Line Display Fonts 3-5
Operating Voltages 3-6
Input Signals 3-7
25-Line Display Service Aids 3-7
25-Line Display Removal/Replacement 3-8
Chapter 4. Large Display 4-1
Locator 4-1
Large Display Operational Theory 4-2
Cabling 4-3
Data Flow 4-4
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IBM 6580 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	6580
Category	Desktop
Language	English