Tandy DC-2212 Operation Manual page 33

Valld Dialer Digits and Codes
0 - 9,
*,
#
Dia/able digits and symbols
Special function symbols,# and*, are not defined in pulse
signaling. If the modem comes across a special symbol during
pulse signaling, the call is aborted and the modem returns to the
command receptive state.
(, ), -, (SPACE)
Space wasters
Used to format the phone number into a more readable sequence.
Otherwise, they have no function In the dialer and are Ignored by
the modem.
T, R, P, W and A
Non-dlalable digits
T (tone flag) or R (pulse flag) are used to override the global tone
or pulse signaling commands. When one of these characters Is in
the number string, that type of signaling is used. Switching
signaling types Is useful when you are not using long distance
services from your local phone company.
Using P (dumb pause flag) in the dialing string delays signaling
for 3.0 seconds. Use P as many times as needed for longer
delays. ·
W, In a dial string, tells the modem to "wait here until a dial tone
is heard." Use W to dial an "outside line" code in a local
exchange. Most local exchanges need time to get that outside
line. W forces the modem to wait for a valld dial tone (from the
outside line) before dialing the rest of the digits.
When · A (answer wait flag) is in the dialer memory, the modem
knows to "wait here until the telephone you have dialed stops
ringing." A is most often used with long distance services where
you have to dial a local number to get to the service, your ID
number to tell the service who you are, and the long distance
number you want to call.
(BK SPC)
Non-dialable digit
Erases the last key stroke entered in the dialer memory. If you
press
(BK SPCl
and hold the key down (back spaces are auto-
repeated), every digit that you entered while programming the
dialer memory will be erased.
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