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Step 5: Call the Multi-Tech BBS
Test the modem's data functions by calling the Multi-Tech Bulletin Board
System (BBS) and downloading ZDXHELP.HLP, which contains the full
MultiModemZDX Owner's Manual in convenient Windows Help format.
Windows 95 HyperTerminal
1.
Click Start; then choose Programs, Accessories, and HyperTerminal.
2.
Start HyperTerminal by double-clicking on the Hypertrm icon.
HyperTerminal asks for the name of the connection.
3.
Type Multi-Tech BBS in the Name text box and click OK.
4.
In North America, type 800 in the Area Code box and 392-2432 in the
Phone Number box. Local and international users, type 612 in the
Area Code box and 785-3702 in the Phone Number box.
5.
In the Connect Using drop-down list box, select "Multitech MultiModem"
or "MultiModem MT1932ZDX", then click OK.
6.
In the Connect dialog box, click Dialing Properties.
7.
Make any necessary changes in the Where I Am and the How I Dial
from This Location boxes. If you must dial 9 to access an outside line,
you should type 9 in both the local and the long distance boxes unless
your phone system has a special requirement.
8.
Click OK, then click Dial. You will know you have reached a modem
by the harsh sounds of the modem handshake.
9.
When the BBS welcome screen appears in the HyperTerminal
window, type your first name, last name, and password following the
prompts. If you are a first-time caller, the BBS asks if your name is
spelled correctly. If you answer Y, a questionnaire appears. You must
complete the questionnaire to use the BBS on your first call.
10. Press RETURN until the Main Menu appears (answer N to any
Newsletter or Bulletins questions for now). From the Main Menu you
have access to three main areas: the Files Menu, the Message Menu,
and Bulletins. For help with menu commands, type ?.
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