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2.10.1 Unlisted Commands .......................................................................... 2-15
2.11 Detailed Connections for Specific Computers ......................................... 2-16
2.11.1 Computers with Specific Serial Interfaces ........................................... 2-16
2.11.2 Commodore 64, 64C, 128, Vic 20 ....................................................... 2-16
2.11.3 IBM PCjr .......................................................................................... 2-16
2.11.4 Tandy Color Computer ...................................................................... 2-17
2.11.5 Tandy Model 100/102, Kyocera KC-85 and NEC 8201 ........................... 2-17
2.11.6 Other Computers with 25-pin RS-232-C Ports ..................................... 2-17
2.11.7 Other Computers with Non-standard Serial Ports ................................. 2-18
2.12 Terminal (Modem) Software for Specific Computers ............................... 2-18
2.12.1 Apple Macintosh ............................................................................... 2-18
2.12.2 Apple II, II+, IIE and IIC .................................................................. 2-18
2.12.3 Commodore 64, 64C, 128, Vic 20 ....................................................... 2-19
2.12.4 IBM PCjr .......................................................................................... 2-19
2.12.5 Tandy Color Computer ...................................................................... 2-19
2.12.6 Tandy Model 100/102, Kyocera KC-85 and NEC 8201 ........................... 2-19
2.12.7 IBM PCs, 'Clones' and True Compatibles ............................................. 2-19
2.13 PBBS, Electronic Mail and File Server Program Compatibility ................... 2-19
2.13.1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Requirements ............................................ 2-20
3.1 Exploring the PK-88 Program ................................................................. 3-1
3.2 LED Status and Mode Indicators ............................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 Status Indicator LEDs ......................................................................... 3-1
3.2 2 The DCD LED - Data Carrier Detect ..................................................... 3-1
3.2.3 LEDs at System Start .......................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Commands ........................................................................................... 3-1
3.3.1 Entering Commands ........................................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Command Responses ......................................................................... 3-2
3.3.3 Error Messages .................................................................................. 3-2
3.3.4 Command Names ............................................................................... 3-3
3.3.5 Default Values .................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.6 Parameters, Arguments and Values ...................................................... 3-3
3.3.7 Using Commands Without Arguments .................................................. 3-5
3.4 Controller Messages .............................................................................. 3-5
3.4.1 General Messages .............................................................................. 3-6
3.4.2 Command Mode Error Messages .......................................................... 3-6
3.4.3 Link Status Messages ......................................................................... 3-8
3.5 Special Keyboard Control Codes.............................................................. 3-9
3.6 Clear String Command. ......................................................................... 3-10
3.7 Detailed Command Descriptions ............................................................. 3-10
3.8 General Operating Information ............................................................... 3-10
3.8.1 Formatting Commands ....................................................................... 3-10
3.8.1.1 Screen Line Length .......................................................................... 3-10
3.8.1.2 Monitor Echo ................................................................................... 3-10
3.8.1.3 Line Feed ........................................................................................ 3-10
3.8.1.4 Carriage Return ............................................................................... 3-10
3.8.1.5 Backspace and Delete ...................................................................... 3-11
3.9 Escape Functions .................................................................................. 3-11
3.10 Send Time of Day ............................................................................... 3-11
3.11 Clear Transmit Buffer ........................................................................... 3-11
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