User guide
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MIRROR 5250 Emulator
User Guide 
When you are editing an existing or new configuration file, the information and 
settings above will be updated accordingly. 
6)  Save the current user settings to a configuration file via File Menu | Save. 
7)  Download the configuration file (.NET) to the mobile computer via Utilities Menu | 
Download Settings. 
From the CipherNet Runtime Menu on the mobile computer, select 2. Utilities 
Menu | 8. Download. 
8)  From the CipherNet Runtime Menu on the mobile computer, select 1. Telnet to 
start a fresh new telnet session after downloading. 
The mobile computer will be associated with an access point and connected to a host. 
During the telnet session, you will be able to make use of the host applications after 
login. To exit the telnet session, press ESC and FN simultaneously after logging out 
properly. 
  Understanding the Status Icons 
On the terminal screen, a number of status icons will be displayed on the bottom 
line. 
Icon 
Remark 
Special Key  For 8500 Series, individual icons for Shift,  Alt and FN indicate a 
specific key is pressed. 
Navigator  A graphic icon to indicate the relationship between the terminal 
screen and the host screen. Refer to 4 
Emulation Settings. 
Lock  A lock icon indicates that you have pressed a function key that is not 
allowed. The message “Function key not allowed.” is displayed on the 
terminal screen. 
  Press ESC to unlock it. The icon will become an empty box. 
Reader Refer to 2.1 Barcode Reader. 
  An empty box indicates both readers are disabled. 
  A barcode icon indicates only the barcode is enabled. 
  A cross-out barcode icon indicates both the barcode and RFID 
readers are enabled. 
  A flash icon indicates only the RFID reader is enabled. 
Insert/Replace  By default, a solid bar indicates the text-entering modes is overtype 
mode (= Replace). Press the Insert key on the mobile computer, and 
the solid bar will become a capital letter “I” for insert mode (= 
Insert). 
Antenna  An antenna icon indicates the RF signal strength. 
Battery  A battery icon indicates the battery strength. 










