Introduction; Before You Begin - Multitech MultiFRAD FR221 User Manual

MultiFRAD User Guide

Introduction

This chapter describes various features of the MultiFRAD software that enable you to change
(update) the configuration of your MultiFRAD. The basic configuration parameters were established
during the loading of the software
described in this chapter enable you to change that initial configuration as necessary.
The primary interface to the MultiFRAD software is a main menu (with MultiFRAD v3.00 in the title
bar) with individual buttons that enable you to quickly and easily select a desired function. These
features are discussed in detail in the MultiFRAD Configuration section later in this chapter.
The other seven configuration utilities in the MultiFRAD 200 software provide additional functionality.
Download User Defaults enables you to download user defaults and update the MultiFRAD
configuration with any necessary changes. Download Factory Defaults enables you to return the
configuration to the original factory settings. Download Voice Coders enables you to download
these software items to the MultiFRAD after repair or upgrade. Download Firmware enables you to
download new versions of firmware as enhancements become available. The Configuration port
setup utility enables you to change the method by which you access the MultiFRAD (i.e., through a
direct connection of a PC to the Command Port on the MultiFRAD, or via your Internet or LAN
connection to the LAN port on the MultiFRAD). The Remote User Data Base utility enables you to
prepare a database of information concerning your remote users; you can add and remove users
from the database or edit information already in the database. The Uninstall MultiFRAD
Configuration utility removes the MF200 software from your PC.
The MultiFRAD software includes a context-sensitive Help system. Clicking a Help [ ? ] button
anywhere in the graphical user interface (GUI) will display definitions and recommended values for
the buttons, options, and fields on that dialog box or menu. Clicking the green underlined text in the
Helps displays a popup box of related supplementary information for that topic. Clicking the Search
button (just below the menu bar) displays an Index tab with a list of numerous topics. Click a given
topic, then click the Display button to display the text associated with that topic.

Before You Begin

The MultiFRAD software operates in a Microsoft Windows® environment. The MultiFRAD 200
program group contains icons for all the utilities described above. In Windows 95/98/NT, you can
access the individual utility programs either by clicking Start | Programs | MultiFRAD 200 | (utility) ,
or by double-clicking the utility icon in the MultiFRAD 200 program group shown here:
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(Chapter 3). The MultiFRAD software and configuration utilities