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The 'ok' prompt is the [[OFW|Open Firmware]] menu for the laptop. At this point the laptop firmware is ready to accept commands. The operating system is not running.
The 'ok' prompt is the [[OFW|Open Firmware]] menu for the laptop. At this point the laptop firmware is ready to accept commands. The operating system is not running.


There are several methods to get to the 'ok' prompt.
There are several methods to get to the 'ok' prompt. The most common is to press the [[File:Esc.png]] ''Escape'' key once when the grey icon first appears after powering on.


The 'ok' prompt is not available if the laptop is secured. If you have tried all these methods, then perhaps your laptop is secured and you need a "developer key". See [[Activation_and_Developer_Keys|how to unlock]].
The 'ok' prompt is not available if the laptop is secured. If you have tried all these methods, then perhaps your laptop is secured and you need a "developer key". See [[Activation_and_Developer_Keys|how to unlock]].


== Novice ==
== Regular ==


* [[Shutdown]] the laptop,
* [[Shutdown]] the laptop,
* Watch the display, turn on the laptop, and as soon as the grey icon appears in the centre of the display press [[File:Esc.png]] ''Escape'' key once, and the 'ok' prompt should appear within two seconds.
* Hold down the '✓' (check) game pad key and turn on the laptop, a diagram of the game keys should appear with a message ''Release the game keys to continue'',
* Release the '✓' (check) game pad key, and immediately press [[File:Esc.png]] ''Escape'' key a few times a second, and the 'ok' prompt should appear,
* press ''enter'' to get a fresh 'ok' prompt.


OLPC D1, 1 GiB memory installed, 4 GB internal storage, S/N SHC937010AA
OLPC D1, 1 GiB memory installed, 4 GB internal storage, S/N SHC937010AA
OpenFirmware CL1 Q3A39 Q3A EC Firmware Ver:1.9.28
OpenFirmware CL1 Q3A39 Q3A EC Firmware Ver:1.9.28
Type the Esc key to interrupt automatic startup
Type 'help' for more information.
Type 'help' for more information.
ok
ok
ok


== Regular ==
== Novice ==

This method does not rely on timing.


* [[Shutdown]] the laptop,
* [[Shutdown]] the laptop,
* Turn on the laptop, and press [[File:Esc.png]] ''Escape'' key once during the startup sound, and the 'ok' prompt should appear.
* Hold down the '✓' (check) game pad key and turn on the laptop, a diagram of the game keys should appear with a message ''Release the game keys to continue'',
* Hold down the [[File:Esc.png]] ''Escape'' key,
* Release the '✓' (check) game pad key, and the 'ok' prompt should appear within two seconds,
* press ''enter'' to get a fresh 'ok' prompt.


OLPC D1, 1 GiB memory installed, 4 GB internal storage, S/N SHC937010AA
OLPC D1, 1 GiB memory installed, 4 GB internal storage, S/N SHC937010AA
OpenFirmware CL1 Q3A39 Q3A EC Firmware Ver:1.9.28
OpenFirmware CL1 Q3A39 Q3A EC Firmware Ver:1.9.28
Type the Esc key to interrupt automatic startup
Type 'help' for more information.
Type 'help' for more information.
ok
ok
ok



Revision as of 04:56, 31 January 2012

The 'ok' prompt is the Open Firmware menu for the laptop. At this point the laptop firmware is ready to accept commands. The operating system is not running.

There are several methods to get to the 'ok' prompt. The most common is to press the Esc.png Escape key once when the grey icon first appears after powering on.

The 'ok' prompt is not available if the laptop is secured. If you have tried all these methods, then perhaps your laptop is secured and you need a "developer key". See how to unlock.

Regular

  • Shutdown the laptop,
  • Watch the display, turn on the laptop, and as soon as the grey icon appears in the centre of the display press Esc.png Escape key once, and the 'ok' prompt should appear within two seconds.
OLPC D1, 1 GiB memory installed, 4 GB internal storage, S/N SHC937010AA
OpenFirmware  CL1   Q3A39  Q3A   EC Firmware Ver:1.9.28

Type 'help' for more information.

ok

Novice

This method does not rely on timing.

  • Shutdown the laptop,
  • Hold down the '✓' (check) game pad key and turn on the laptop, a diagram of the game keys should appear with a message Release the game keys to continue,
  • Hold down the Esc.png Escape key,
  • Release the '✓' (check) game pad key, and the 'ok' prompt should appear within two seconds,
  • press enter to get a fresh 'ok' prompt.
OLPC D1, 1 GiB memory installed, 4 GB internal storage, S/N SHC937010AA
OpenFirmware  CL1   Q3A39  Q3A   EC Firmware Ver:1.9.28

Type the Esc key to interrupt automatic startup
Type 'help' for more information.

ok
ok

Expert

  • Shutdown the laptop,
  • Hold down the Esc.png Escape key while turning on the laptop, and the 'ok' prompt should appear.
OLPC D1, 1 GiB memory installed, 4 GB internal storage, S/N SHC937010AA
OpenFirmware  CL1   Q3A39  Q3A   EC Firmware Ver:1.9.28

Type 'help' for more information.

ok

This method sometimes doesn't work for some laptops.

How do I know it worked?

You should see text on the screen. There should be the word ok with a black rectangle after it.

ok

Press enter, and a new word ok will appear and the black rectangle should move down.

Technical Data

The firmware only checks for the Esc.png Escape key for a short time during the Startup sound. It is possible for the volume to have been turned down so that you cannot hear the sound, see Startup sound#How to enable to fix.

This 'ok' prompt is called a command line interface (CLI), and the black rectangle is a cursor.

Normally it is hidden, which is why you have to do special things to get to it.

Learn More

You might only have needed the 'ok' prompt for a specific task. But there's way more. To learn how to use the 'ok' prompt fully, see Forth Lessons.