Performing Other Functions - Atari SX 212 Owner's Manual

Performing Other Functions
In addition to the commands described for dialing, answering,
and disconnecting a call, your SX212 supports other com¬
mands that provide flexibility and convenience when operat¬
ing your modem. These commands allow you to change your
modem from originate mode to answer mode (necessary
when you call an originate-only modem), repeat the last com¬
mand without retyping, return online from local command
mode without disconnecting the call, reset the modem to its
default settings,, and place a call through a switchboard or
PBX. These commands, which must be prefixed with the AT
command, are described below.
A
The A command allows you to put your modem in answer
mode after making a connection. In order for two computers
to communicate, one modem must be in originate mode; the
other in answer mode. When you dial, or originate, a call', your
SX212 Modem is by default in originate mode. You can change
to answer mode after dialing a call by appending A at the end of
the dial command or by typing ATA. The modem will immedi¬
ately answer the call without waiting for a ring.
A /
The A/ command repeats the last command you entered. It is
especially useful to redial a phone number after receiving a
busy signal. Type A/ without pressing
[Return]
AT
The AT attention command must precede all commands you
enter except the repeat command A/ and the escape command
+ + + • This command prepares the modem to receive your
command.
D
The D command tells your modem to dial the number that
follows it. This command can also be used to manually answer
a call in originate mode.
O
The O command allows you to return online from local com¬
mand mode. For example, when you are online during a tele¬
communications session, you can enter the local command
mode by entering the escape command + + + . To return
online without disconnecting the call, enter 0 at the end of
any command or type ATO.
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