HP 3000 Manuals HP 3000 Manuals
Lesson 1 Logging On and Off
Lesson 1 presents logging on and logging off.
* the command to log on: HELLO
* the command to log off: BYE
* what to do if you have problems logging on or off
Logging on
* Logging on identifies you to the computer. It also starts the
communication between you and the computer.
* If you have problems in the logon process, refer to "Any
Problems?" at the end of this lesson, or ask for help from someone
who is familiar with the computer.
HELLO
Before you log on, the MPE/iX system displays a logon prompt on the
screen. The standard logon prompt looks like this on the screen:
MPE XL:
This display means the computer is waiting for you to log on.
NOTE On some systems, terminals are connected to the computer over a
telephone line. If you are on such a telephone connection and you
attempt to log on and fail, your telephone connection to the
computer will be terminated. This is no cause for alarm, but you
may need assistance from someone who is familiar with the system to
ensure that you are communicating with the computer.
The command to log on is HELLO.
Do not attempt to use the command yet. You need a little more
information.
A sample logon might look like this
on the screen:
________________________________________________________________________
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| MPE XL:HELLO JOHN.SMITHERS |
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________________________________________________________________________
Notice some things about this sample:
* The computer provides the MPE XL: prompt for you when it is
waiting for you to log on.
* HELLO is the command for logging on.
* JOHN.SMITHERS is a logon identity. You need a logon identity in
order to log on.
* You can enter your logon in uppercase or lowercase letters, or in
a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters.
Notice the space between HELLO and JOHN and the period between JOHN and
SMITHERS--punctuation is important!
Your logon identity
* Talk to your account manager or your system manager to get your
logon identity and your passwords, if any.
* Write your logon identity on a piece of paper.
* Your passwords are confidential. Do not write them down.
Memorize them.
NOTE Look for the Return key on your keyboard. On some keyboards it
might be labeled Enter.
Logging on to theHP 3000
Suppose that your logon identity is FRED.MERTZ. (Substitute your real
logon identity.)
Here is how to log on to your MPE/iX
system. Follow these steps on your terminal:
STEP 1. Turn on your terminal if it is not already on. Consult the
documentation for your terminal if you need to, or ask someone
who uses the same kind of terminal.
STEP 2. Press Return one or more times to get the logon prompt (MPE
XL:).
Your system may be set up in a slightly different manner. If
you have difficulty getting the MPE XL: prompt, ask for
instructions from your operations personnel.
STEP 3. Type HELLO followed by your logon identity.
Example:
MPE XL:HELLO FRED.MERTZ
If you have the logon prompt, type your logon sequence, followed
by Return.
If the computer displays a welcome message, go to STEP 5.
If the computer prompts you for a password(s), go to STEP 4;
otherwise, go to STEP 5.
STEP 4. If you are prompted for a password, type it and press Return.
For security reasons, what you enter does not appear on the
screen.
You might be prompted for more than one password. Have you
memorized your password(s)? If you are prompted for a second
password, type it and press Return
STEP 5. You should be logged on now. You have just started a session
with the computer.
You know that you have logged on, because you see the system
prompt. The system prompt is usually a colon ( : ) along the
left border of your terminal screen.
NOTE Your system management can change the colon prompt to something
else. If you have questions about the prompt(s) on your terminal
screen, talk to someone in your system management--or talk to
someone who has used the system for a while.
The prompt and the cursor.
The prompt tells you that the computer is waiting for your next
instruction. The cursor (a _ or a small square of light) shows you where
the next letter or number that you enter is going to appear on the
screen.
The welcome message.
Did a message appear on the screen? If there is one, this welcome
message might contain useful information from the system operator, who
controls the computer from the computer room.
How to log off
To log off, type BYE at the system prompt and press Return.
Log off now by entering:
BYEReturn
You will see something like this at the end of your session:
________________________________________________________________________
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| CPU=3. CONNECT=12. WED, FEB 14, 1990, 11:55 PM. |
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________________________________________________________________________
Any problems?
If you have problems logging on, these hints may help:
In STEP 2: No system prompt appears:
Press Return several times. If you still do not
get a prompt, talk to your account manager or your
immediate supervisor.
In STEP 3: You make a typing error in the logon identity, but
you have not pressed Return:
Use the backspace key [[backspace]] to back up to
the first error that you made. Then type the rest
of your logon identity as it should be. Press
Return.
You make a typing error in the logon identity and
you have pressed Return:
Retype HELLO with your logon identity and press
Return.
In STEP 4: If you make an error entering a password and you
have pressed Return:
Type the password again. Press Return.
You have three chances to enter a correct password.
If you fail in all three attempts, you have to
start the logon process over again.