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This guide covers everything you need to know to begin using your new Hewlett-Packard workstation. It provides step-by-step instructions for basic tasks such as copying files, printing documents, and starting applications.

Part I contains instructions for using the graphical user interface, HP VUE. It explains everything you will need to know to be productive with your new workstation. Part II is for more advanced users who prefer to work directly with the HP-UX command line. This guide contains the following information:

Part I: Using HP VUE. 

  • Chapter 1, Getting Started explains how to turn on the power and log in for the first time.

  • Chapter 2, Introducing HP VUE introduces the components of the HP VUE interface.

  • Chapter 3, Learning Basic Skills helps you quickly learn to use windows, menus, and other components of HP VUE.

  • Chapter 4, Getting Help explains how to get help in a hurry with HP Help, the online help system.

  • Chapter 5, Working with Files describes how to manage files and directories.

  • Chapter 6, Editing Files explains how to use the HP VUE Text Editor to edit files.

  • Chapter 7, Using Electronic Mail shows you how to send and receive messages electronically.

  • Chapter 8, Using Multimedia explains the HP VUE multimedia applications for audio and graphics.

  • Chapter 9, Using Applications explains the HP VUE toolboxes, which are used to store applications.

  • Chapter 10, Printing explains how to print your work.

  • Chapter 11, Communicating over a Network describes how to use and communicate with remote systems.

  • Chapter 12, Customizing Your System shows you how to customize your workstation to your liking.

  • Chapter 13, Doing Advanced Tasks provides pointers for more information about advanced and system administration tasks not covered in this guide.

Part II: Using the HP-UX Command Line. 

  • Chapter 14, Getting Started with HP-UX Commands explains how to turn on the power and log in for the first time with HP-UX commands.

  • Chapter 15, Working with Files and Directories shows you how to create, view, print, and remove files; create and remove directories; and navigate between directories using HP-UX commands.

  • Chapter 16, Using Your Shell explains how to use command syntax, redirect command input and output, and set your login environment.

  • Chapter 17, Using the vi Editor describes how to create and edit text using the vi editor.

  • Chapter 18, Making Your System Secure covers system security and changing file and directory permissions with HP-UX commands.

  • Glossary explains common HP VUE and HP-UX terms.

Typographic Conventions . This guide uses the following typographic conventions:

Boldface

Words defined for the first time appear in boldface. For example, windows are containers for applications.

Computer

Computer font indicates literal items displayed by the computer. For example:

   file not found

User input

Color indicates literal items that you type. For example:

   cd 

Italics

Manual titles and emphasized words appear in italics, as do values that you supply.

For example, in the command below you would substitute an actual directory name (such as mydir) for directory_name.

   cd directory_name

Enter

A rectangle with rounded corners and a label denotes a keyboard key.

A notation like CTRL+Q indicates that you should hold the control key down, then press Q.

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