[syslinux] How to press F1 over a serial console?

[Luciano Miguel Ferreira Rocha]

On Wed, Feb 28, 2007 at 02:24:03PM +0100, Ferenc Wagner wrote:
> > I believe if you're doing vt100/vt220 emulation, F1 is represented by
> > the sequence "<ESC>[OP".
> 
> Yes, the BIOS config says VT100/VT200 emulation (the other choice is
> ANSI).  Sadly, the above sequence does not work.  Still, I can get
> into the setup program (three unsuccessful boots will automatically
> lead you there), where I can test various combinations for unlimited
> time.  But already pressing ESC results in some action, I don't have a
> chance for typing in sequences...  Must I program the telnet client or
> the terminal emulator for sending the sequence 'instantenously'?

Err... What terminal emulator are you using? All I've tried correctly
output the escape sequence when I press F1.

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