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HP 3000 Series 9X8LX Computer Systems Getting Started

Customizing HP Easytime/iX 

As the system manager, you can use the setup program to customize HP
Easytime/iX. This program is optional.  HP Easytime/iX arrives set up for
you.  You can use it as it is or change it to meet your particular needs.

This section explains how to use the setup program, including the
following tasks:

   *   starting the setup program

   *   disabling and enabling functions

   *   choosing a startup screen

   *   canceling a startup screen

   *   setting defaults

   *   saving the setup file

To start the setup program 

You need system manager capabilities to customize HP Easytime/iX with the
setup program.

   1.  Log on to the system as MANAGER.SYS.

   2.  From the system prompt, type:

            :RUN ETSETUP.PUB.SYS Return 

The HP Easytime/iX Setup screen is displayed.  The following figure
illustrates the setup screen.


          Figure 7-8.  HP Easytime/iX Setup Screen 

To disable a function 

When you receive HP Easytime/iX, all functions are enabled and any user
can access them.  The setup screen displays a list box containing all of
the HP Easytime/iX functions.

You can disable any function that you do not want users to access.

   1.  Select one or more functions.

   2.  Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.


          Figure 7-9.  Actions menu 

   3.  Press D for Disable Function.

To enable a function 

You can use the setup program at any time to enable functions that you
have disabled.

   1.  Select one or more functions.

   2.  Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.

   3.  Press E for Enable Function.

To set backup defaults for scheduled backups 

With this task, you can specify a job to run immediately before a
scheduled backup and a job to run immediately after a scheduled backup.

For example, you can run a job that deletes (aborts) active sessions and
specific jobs before a scheduled backup.  After the backup, you can run
another job that restarts the jobs and processes that you stopped
previously.

   1.  Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.

   2.  Press B for Set Backup Defaults.

       A dialog box prompts you for more information.


            

   3.  Type the file name, group, and account of the job to start before
       the scheduled backup.

       Use the Tab key to move from field to field.

   4.  Type the file name, group, and account of the job to start after
       the scheduled backup.

   5.  Press F5  OK to set the backup defaults.

       The backup defaults that you selected are displayed on the HP
       Easytime/iX Setup screen.

To set the default for console messages and requests 

With HP Easytime/iX, you do not need a dedicated terminal to view and
respond to console messages.  You can monitor console messages from the
Console Management screen within HP Easytime/iX.

You can display messages and requests on both the system console and in
HP Easytime/iX, or in HP Easytime/iX only.

   1.  Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.

   2.  Press C for Set Console Defaults.


            

   3.  Select the option that you want.

       An asterisk (*) marks the selected option.

       If you choose to display messages on both the system console and
       in HP Easytime/iX, you will not be able to use the system console
       for any other application, including HP Easytime/iX.

   4.  Press F5  OK to set the console default.

       The option that you selected is displayed on the HP Easytime/iX
       Setup screen.

To choose a startup screen 

HP Easytime/iX is configured to display the Main menu when started.  You
can change this to display a different screen, for example, Print File
Management, when starting the program.

   1.  Select one function.

   2.  Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.

   3.  Press U for Use as Startup.

       This screen is marked (Startup) on the HP Easytime/iX Setup
       screen.

To cancel a startup screen 

If you choose a screen as the startup screen for HP Easytime/iX, you can
cancel it by enabling the function again.

   1.  Select the function marked (Startup).

   2.  Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.

   3.  Press E for Enable Function.

       This screen is no longer the startup screen, and the Main menu
       will be used instead.

To save the setup defaults 

After you have completed customizing HP Easytime/iX, you must save the
setup file.

   1.  Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.

   2.  Press S for Save Setup File.

To exit the setup program 

   1.  Press F8  Exit to exit the HP Easytime/iX Setup screen.

   2.  Press F5  Yes to confirm and exit.

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