Terminal; Creating A New Terminal Session; Connecting Using An Existing Session; Adjusting Session Properties - Symbol PPT 8800 Series Product Reference Manual

Terminal

Use Terminal to connect to an online service or corporate server that requires TTY or VT-
100 terminal emulation. For example, you can view and download files from a bulletin board
or send and receive e-mail. Use Terminal only when communicating with services that
require terminal emulation.

Creating a New Terminal Session

To create a new terminal session:
1. Select Start - Programs - Communication - Terminal.
2. Double-tap the Make a New Session icon.
3. In the Session Name box, enter a name for the session.
4. In the Select a Modem list, select the name of your modem.
5. Enter the telephone number for the remote computer.
6. Unless you need to adjust the emulation properties, tap OK to connect.
Note: The session you created appears as an icon in the Terminal folder.
To disconnect, select File - Cancel.

Connecting using an Existing Session

To connect to an existing session:
1. In the Terminal window, double-tap the icon for the session you want to use.
When the terminal is connected to the online service, the Terminal window
appears.
2. You can create a desktop shortcut for the session, and connect by double-tapping
it.
3. To disconnect, select File - Cancel.

Adjusting Session Properties

To set the Terminal properties:
1. In the Terminal window, select the icon for the session you want to modify.
2. Tap Properties.
3. In the Communications tab, modify the settings as needed.
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