HP LaserROM/UX Retrieval Software for HP 9000 Systems, Technical Data HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software for HP 9000 systems offers you the ability to access HP 9000 documentation on compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) faster, easier, and better than ever before. The software, combined with documentation on CD-ROM, provides you with a powerful interactive information tool that puts Hewlett-Packard information on your screen when you need it. Documentation on CD-ROM contains valuable information about MPE V, MPE/iX, and HP-UX operating systems, subsystems, and other vital support information. Every month you receive a CD-ROM disc containing information such as: o Over 100 HP reference manuals and guides o Software status bulletins o Application notes o HP Response Center questions and answers o HP communicators o HP catalogs HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software and documentation on CD-ROM creates an interactive environment by providing programmers and software developers with on-line access to frequently used manuals. It also helps system administrators and other system support professionals solve support problems faster. In addition, it enables entire work groups to simultaneously access documentation on CD-ROM over the network. Instead of spending hours searching through volumes of printed materials for information, users actually find relevant information and put it to work in just minutes. Features o Intuitive, easy-to-use interface with keyword search and browse capabilities o The ability to create your own bookshelves, notes, and bookmarks o A single, up-to-date source for system software information o Multiuser access to information on HP-UX platforms Benefits to You o Spend more time using information and less time searching for it. o Customize your information according to your needs. o Improve your effectiveness. o Maximize your hardware and documentation investment. Spend More Time Using Information and Less Time Searching for It With HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software and documentation on CD-ROM, you have access to an intuitive library interface with bookshelves and file cabinets. Using the full-text keyword search and browse capabilities, you can locate information faster and easier than looking through printed materials. HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software performs compound (Boolean) keyword searches with AND, OR, and NOT, allowing you to refine your search. The built-in thesaurus finds synonyms, plurals, and abbreviations for your search string. The search organizes the results in order of relevance and specifies the manual, chapter, and section where your keyword was found. You can browse through the information by using the table of contents or the index or by hyperlinking to the referenced section. Or you can conduct a specific character search to help you find information in a book. When you locate the relevant information, you can print a copy for future reference. Customize Your Information Once you have found the information you want, you can add bookmarks and notes to create an annotation specific to your system's configuration. If you subscribe to an HP LaserROM information service, your personal notes and bookmarks carry over to your new disc so you need not worry about losing important information. The personalized bookshelf feature offers fast, convenient access to your most frequently used manuals. You can create your own bookshelves, name them, and put any number of books into them. Improve Your Effectiveness The documentation discs can be shipped to you on a monthly basis so that you can always have the most current and comprehensive support information available. With HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software, you need not search through outdated manuals. Documentation on CD-ROM contains the latest versions of manuals and other system support information. Access to this information enables you to answer questions about your system rapidly and accurately. Documentation on CD-ROM also frees you from the tedious, time-consuming task of unwrapping and inserting updates into your paper manuals. Each documentation compact disc contains hundreds of manuals and other support information. The up-to-date documentation disc eliminates uncertainties over the timeliness or accuracy of the information you use. As a result, you save both shelf space and time. Maximize Your Hardware Investment Now your entire work group can have access to documentation on CD-ROM. Multiple users can retrieve information from the CD-ROM server over a local area network on the HP-UX platform. With this multiuser capability, you can dramatically reduce each user's need for a personal set of paper documentation. With HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software for HP-UX 9000 systems, you can choose from two user interfaces. Based on the Open Software Foundation's OSF/Motif industry standard, the graphical user interface (GUI) is designed for users with bit-mapped displays running X Windows. A terminal display interface is also available for users with character mode terminals. Specifications Hardware and Software Requirements o HP 9000 Series 300, 400, 600, 700, or 800 systems o ISO 9660 standard CD-ROM drive compatible with HP 9000 systems o HP-UX operating system version 8.0 or later o Hard disk with a minimum of 5 MB available storage for Series 300 and Series 400 o Hard disk with a minimum of 9 MB available storage for Series 600, Series 700, and Series 800 o A minimum of 8 MB of memory for the GUI display server only and a recommended minimum of 16 MB of memory for the GUI o HP-supported mouse (GUI only) Recommended HP Peripherals and Accessories HP CD-ROM Drives for HP-UX Software and Documentation on CD-ROM These drives are for use with HP 9000 systems: o The HP Series 6100 Model 700 SCSI CD-ROM drive (HP A1999A) is a standalone drive. o The HP Series 6000 Model 330S (HP C2212A Option 004 or 024) is a 332-MB SCSI hard disk expandable mass storage system with CD-ROM drive options. o The HP Series 6000 Model 660S (HP C2213A Option 004 or 024) is a 664-MB SCSI hard disk expandable mass storage system with CD-ROM options. o The upgrade kit (HP C2293A) adds a CD-ROM drive to either the HP Series 6000 Model 330S (HP C2212A) or Model 660S (HP C2213A). Internal SCSI CD-ROM drives and CD-ROM drive upgrade kits are available for HP 9000 Model 400/433 SPUs and the Model 750 SPU. Comprehensive product specifications are available from your local HP sales representative. Printers and Terminals for HP-UX Documentation on CD-ROM Recommended printers include: o HP LaserJet (HP 2686A) o HP LaserJet Plus (HP 2686S, Opt. 300) o HP LaserJet II (HP 33440A) o HP LaserJet 2000 (HP 2684A/P/D) o HP LaserJet IID (HP 33447A) o HP LaserJet IIP (HP 33471A) o HP LaserJet III (HP 33449A) The recommended graphic display configuration is: o HP 9000 workstations Recommended terminals include: o HP 262X family o HP 239X family o HP 700/9X family o HP 700/60 o VT 100 or compatible Ordering Information To order HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software, request product number HP B1671C. o Option UAO includes the retrieval software (on compact disc), one user guide, and one user license certificate. o Option UA2 includes four additional user license certificates. o Option OB1 includes one additional user guide. If you are a first-time buyer, you should order an HP 9000- compatible CD-ROM drive, HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software and HP 9000 documentation on CD-ROM. A license is required for each workstation that uses HP LaserROM/UX. You can order HP 9000 documentation on CD-ROM separately or as part of the HP Software Update Materials service. You receive on a monthly basis an updated HP 9000 documentation disc that contains HP 9000 reference manuals and the latest system support information. When you purchase an HP 9000 Series 300, Series 400, Series 600, Series 700, or Series 800 system, you can make a one-time purchase of an HP documentation disc package. The package includes HP LaserROM/UX retrieval software, one user guide, and an HP 9000 documentation disc. For further information, please contact your HP sales representative. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice. OSF/Motif and Open Software Foundation are trademarks of the Open Software Foundation in the U.S. and other countries. (c) Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1992. All Rights Reserved. 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