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Question:  How can I change the clock and calendar on my Z-Series Character Generator?
Answer:   To change the clock and calendar settings, press < EDIT >,  < SET CLOCK >. Edit each setting using the    < SPACE   BAR > and < ENTER > key. Set the seconds about 10 seconds forward, because once you press < ENTER > after setting the stop page the time will begin to run .

Question:  What are Regions?
Answer:   Regions are sections divided on the screen for display. Each region has assigned lines, which can be adjusted. The total lines for all regions must be 26. The default setting for the Z-Series Character Generator (as wellg for the Z-Series Character Generator (as well as the SGe/3/4 models) is 4 regions. For example, the title region (the very top section) is known as Region 1. The region 
below that is Region 2, this is used for the clock and date. The region below that is Region 3, this is used for your 
main text. The region below that is Region 4, this is used for crawling information. There are a total of 6 regions that 
can be used. Remember, each region size can be adjusted by changing the amount of lines. To do this press < EDIT >, < SET CHAN >. Edit each region by changing the number of lines. The total lines must equal to   26 . Press < ENTER > all the way through to save the settings .

Question:  What are Events?
Answer:  Events are schedules that can be set up on the Z-Series Character Generator. Events allow users to schedule times during the day or days within in a week to either display certain pages, to do a batch transfer between other character generators, or even to control a VCR to play .

Question: What is a quick programming procedure for a new user?
Answer:  The complete programming and operating instructions can be found in the product manual, butfound in the product manual, but you can find a very brief programming procedure on our web site. Click here for the quick programming procedure .

Question:  What are the key sequences to remote connect to a character generator?
Answer: To connect/dial into a character generator from a keyboard, press < A >, < T >, < D >, < T >, < the phone number >  (dial 1 if it is long distance), then press < ENTER >.
              Note :Connection is made when the CD light on the modem comes ON.  
To disconnect/hang up from the character generator, verify first that the display is in resume mode, then press < +++ >, wait for 3 seconds then press < A >, < T >, < H >, finally press < ENTER >.
              Note : Disconnection is made when the CD light on the modem goes OFF .

Question:  When I press<EDIT>, I see a display saying "The information is being updateisplay saying "The information is being updated...", how do I get to the   edit screen?
Answer: Press the < EDIT > key, hold down the < ALT > key and press < EDIT - title >, and then press < ON/OFF LINE >.

If you have any troubleshooting questions about the Z-Series Character Generator please click the Troubleshooting section .