Chapter Four - Quick Start; Lcd Panel; Panel Operation - ZyXEL Communications U-1496 series User Manual

Chapter Four - QUICK START

This chapter tells you how to dial and answer on a modem. If you
use this modem with a PC, you probably don't need to worry about
modem settings. The factory default may be just right for you.
Connect the modem according to instructions in Chapter 3, install
the communication software on the PC, make the modem dial as
instructed in this chapter, and you're all set.
This chapter also familiarizes you with the panel operation of
the U-1496. This modem comes with a menu driven 20 x 2 LCD
display. All functions of the modem are displayed and selectable
from this menu. This chapter will also familiarize the user with
the menu tree structure. It properly categorizes the modem
operations. U-1496E and U-1496B modem users can also consult the
U-1496's panel menu operations, but use the equivalent AT command
listed in this chapter instead.

LCD PANEL

The U-1496's commands, options, and parameters can be set,
changed, and viewed from the front panel or viewed and changed
through AT commands by the computer or terminal connected to the
modem. We will discuss panel operations in this chapter with
reference to equivalent AT commands.
Once powered up, the U-1496 goes into the Idle Screen (if not
leased line selected). It then waits for commands from a
PC/terminal or any key pad operation from the front panel. Refer
to Fig. 3-4, there are four ON SCREEN BUTTONS:
D Dialing menu.
R Redial last number.
O Originate mode on-line.
A Answer mode on-line.
Also, the status and current settings are displayed:
Link Option V.32bis
Link Speed 14400 bps
Error Control V.42 (implied by V.42bis)
Data Compression V.42bis
Line Type Dial-up line
Data Format Asynchronous
DTE Speed 57600 bps

PANEL OPERATION

Four arrow keys manipulate the menu tree:
Left/Right arrow keys used for horizontal item selection and