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This programme explains and demonstrates how the computer terminal in study centres is used.
This programme explains and demonstrates how the computer terminal in study centres is used.
| Module code and title: | M100, Mathematics: a foundation course |
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| Item code: | M100; B |
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| Duration: | 00:16:35 |
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| Producers: | Harry Hoggan; Andrew Crilly |
| Contributors: | F. B.(Frank B.) Lovis; Diana Spencer |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Computer; Hazards; Input loop; Keyboard; Networks |
| Footage description: | Frank lovis introduces the programme. He points out the various items which make up a computer terminal installation. Shot of a computer. Shot of diagram of the terminal to computer network. Lovis explains how the computer is reached. Shot of diagram of teletype keyboard used in the terminal. Lovis points out the differences between this and a standard typewriter keyboard. Lovis with a computer terminal and operater. He describes the logging in process. Operator demonstrates. (Diana Spencer). Lovis explains some of the hazards which may occur during logging in. Operator demonstrates on the terminal. Lovis explains how to deal with an in-put loop. Operator demonstrates. He then explains how to break a loop during the running of the program. Operator demonstrates. Lovis goes through the logging cut process. 1. logging out if the terminal is to be handed over to another user. 2. Logging out when the terminal is not being handed over to anyone. Operator demonstrates. Lovis explains how to tape a computer program. Operator demonstrates. He then explains how errors punched on the tape can be corrected. Operator demonstrates Lovis explains how to send taped data to the computer. He goes through the logging in process. Operator demonstrates. Operator sends a taped program to the computer. Lovis gives commentary. Lovis explains how to get error messages for a taped program. Operator demonstrates. Lovis sums up. |
| Master spool number: | 6LT/70176 |
| Production number: | 00520_1438 |
| Videofinder number: | 2422 |
| Available to public: | no |
