Tandy DCM212 Operation Manual page 53

Appendix
A
O,
o
Originate
mode
operation
(default)
In
this
mode,
the
call
originates
from
your computer.
When
you want
to receive a
call
(answer the phone),
set
the
DCM
212
to
answer mode.
The
Modem
will
always operate
in originate
mode
when
cold-started
(initial
power-up). Use
originate
mode
when
you want
to
call
a
time-
sharing network,
like
CompuServe.
You
can
also
use
this
mode
to force
the
Modem
to
automatically
dial
a telephone
number
for
you
(while
in the automatic mode).
To check
that the
DCM
212
is
in originate
mode,
enter the
list
com-
mand
L.
The
list
shows:
OR
1
6
MODE
:
Y
"Yes, you
are
in
originate mode."
A, a
Answer mode
operation
The
A
command
places the
DCM
212
in
answer mode.
Unless you
indicate
otherwise with
this
command,
the
Modem
is
defaulted
to
operate
in originate
mode.
Use
the
answer
mode when
you want
to receive a
call
from a
modem
which
is
operating
in originate
mode. The
status
of
the
manual/
automatic
switch
determines
whether
the
DCM
212
will
wait
for the
telephone to
ring
(auto-answer mode)
or
seize
the telephone
line as
soon
as
you
exit
the
command
receptive
state
with
the
exit
command
X
(manual answer mode).
To
see
how
this
command
works,
press
®
for the
answer command,
then
press
(T) to
bring the parameters
list
to the
screen.
The
reply
line
shows:
ORIG M0DE:N
N
indicates that
the
answer
mode
has been
selected
and
the
Modem
is
no
longer
in originate
mode.
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