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- Page 1 AUTOMODEM Users Manual Model 1650 f t commodore...
- Page 2 Commodore. VIC 20, VICTERM I, Commodore 64, TERM 64, and VICTERM 40 are trademarks of Commodore Electronics, Limited. The Commodore product number for the AUTOMODEM is...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dialing the Computer Service........ 11 Automatic Answering.......... 12 Manual Answering..........12 Using the Special Functions Menu......13 Changing Screen Colors........16 Function Keys..........17 Communicating with Other Commodore Computers....18 Glossary............19 Appendix A: Terminal Programs....... 20 Appendix B: Technical Information......24 Index............26... - Page 4 ASCII codes............18 Automatic answering..........12 Automatic dialing..........11 Changing screen colors..........16 Commodore Information Network........4 Communicating with other Commodore Computers...... 18 Communications Format Menu........13 CompuServe............4 Connect phone line to AUTOMODEM........6 Control Menu............15 Disconnecting the AUTOMODEM........7 Dow Jones............
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Page 5: Introduction
CompuServe, the Source, Dow Jones, and the Commodore Information Network. The AUTOMODEM works with either the Commodore 64 or the VIC 20 personal computer. This package contains a software cassette called TERM 64 to use with a Commodore 64, and VICTERM I to use with a VIC 20. -
Page 6: Telecomputing
CompuServe and Dow Jones as well as Comp-U-Card and General Videotex (Delphi). The subscription to CompuServe includes access to the Commodore Information Network, our own special information service for Commodore computer users. Here are just some of the services available through CompuServe and the... -
Page 7: Getting Started: Step-By-Step Instructions
Insert AUTOMODEM into the User Port. The picture shows the VIC 20; the user port is in the same position on the Commodore 64. Turn your computer ON. USER PORT EXPANSION... -
Page 8: Connecting The Telephone
0 position when you connect to the Commodore Information Network. Set the switch to A when you are receiving a call from another computer. -
Page 9: Disconnecting The Automodem
Unplug the phone line from the base of your modular phone. Insert the phone line into the socket marked LINE on the AUTOMODEM (see figure Plug one end of the other line into the socket marked PHONE on the AUTOMODEM. Plug the other end into the back of the phone. -
Page 10: Software You Can Use With The Automodem
40 or 22 column display. VICTERM 40 also lets you save the information you receive on disk or print it on your Commodore printer. Appendix A contains two BASIC terminal programs that you can key in to turn your computer into a terminal. -
Page 11: Using The Terminal Software
USING THE TERMINAL SOFTWARE The free cassette terminal programs, TERM 64 and VICTERM I, are easy to use. Just follow these steps: Install the AUTOMODEM as previously described. LOAD the terminal program by keying in: LOAD "program name" The program name is either TERM 64 or VICTERM I. If you use the BASIC terminal program listed in this manual, LOAD it with whatever name you give it when you store it on tape or disk. -
Page 12: Storing Phone Numbers
If you are using a VIC 20, you can store up to five numbers with a maximum of 30 digits each. you are using a Commodore 64, you can store up to ten numbers with a maximum of 30 digits each. Just follow these steps to SAVE phone numbers: 1. -
Page 13: Dialing The Computer Service
DIALING THE COMPUTER SERVICE When you want to dial the number, using either a stored number or a number you'll input yourself, follow these steps when you see the READY prompt: Key in RUN. You'll see a title screen for the terminal program, and then a TERMINAL READY prompt. -
Page 14: Automatic Answering
AUTOMATIC ANSWERING TERM 64 lets you use your Commodore 64 to automatically answer a modem call. Follow these simple steps: Install the AUTOMODEM. LOAD the terminal program. RUN the program. Press the f8 key when the TERMINAL READY prompt appears. -
Page 15: Using The Special Functions Menu
If you have problems with a transmission, try different combinations of settings. For example, if you have problems using 2-color mode while communicating with another Commodore computer, try different duplex settings, both on the menu and on the AUTOMODEM box. COMMUNICATIONS FORMAT MENU Before you can communicate with another computer, you must set the parameters of the terminal program to agree with the host computer. - Page 16 Table 1. Duplex Settings Host Your Your Screen Example Computer Computer Full Full Normal HELLO HHEELLLLOO Full Half Double characters on screen 1st character is yours 2nd is host's Only see the Half Full mainframe characters Half Half Normal Sometimes you need to have a particular combination of settings. example,' the 2 color VIC option requires both computers to operate at half duplex.
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Page 17: Control Menu
VIC to VIC or 64 to 64. When on the second menu, press V to transmit or receive from a Commodore computer. Any other computer requires 64 or VIC to ASCII; select A. 2 Color Option To improve readability, you can display the characters you send in one color and the characters you receive in another color. -
Page 18: Changing Screen Colors
You can change colors only when you are at the screen that displays the TERMINAL READY prompt. This table shows which keys to press to change the colors: COMMODORE 64 VIC 20 EFFECT ON OUTPUT CTRL and 5 CTRL and f 5... -
Page 19: Function Keys
FUNCTION KEYS We have set each of the function keys to send a different control signal. RESULT control C control P control Q control S Control C and control S are traditionally used to indicate a stop command; control Q means to resume sending; control P is a break key. Breaking tells the computer that you want to exit the program you are currently running. -
Page 20: Communicating With Other Commodore Computers
As you hit each key, the character is immediately transmitted through the modem to the other computer. When communicating with another Commodore computer, all the cursor control keys are active, including the CLR/HOME. This means you could clear someone's screen from many miles away. -
Page 21: Glossary
AUTOMODEM and allows your computer to initiate communications or receive data when another computer connects to you. You use Originate mode when signing onto the Commodore Information Network. Baud Rate (BPS) This is the speed at which data is transmitted over a communications line. -
Page 22: Appendix A: Terminal Programs
APPENDIX A TERMINAL PROGRAMS This simple program turns your computer into a terminal. Once you have keyed it in, you should SAVE it on tape or disk so you can reuse it. After you LOAD this program, just key in RUN to turn the computer into a terminal. - Page 23 Place a cursor on the screen for ease of reading and writing *400 Checks modem before sending characters * Delete line 400 if you are using a Commodore 64. You can add the following line to your program to give the standard start and stop commands: 255 T % (137)=03:T%(134)=17:T%(138)=19...
- Page 24 If you prefer to write your own terminal program, use this BASIC code for automatic answer and dial features. All you add is your own communications code. NOTE: Check LINE 5 for differences between code for the Commodore 64 and the VIC 20. 5 B1=37136:B2=37138: REM FOR 64 Bl=56577 AND B2=56579...
- Page 25 500 GOSUB 1200: REM WAIT A WHILE 505 GOSUB 1200: REM WAIT A WHILE 510 POKE B 2 ,32: REM SET UP PORT B FOR DIALING 520 POKE B1,0 525 PRINT"move t-d sw to data" 527 PRINT:PRINT 530 PRINT"enter no. to dial<cr>" 535 INPUT D $ : REM INPUT YOUR PHONE # 540 POKEB1,32: REM...
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Page 26: Appendix B: Technical Information
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL INFORMATION AUTOMODEM is a data communications modem. The AUTOMODEM is compatible with the Bell 103 type modems. It is a direct connect modem, can operate in full half duplex, has a switch selectable originate and answer mode and has a data rate of 0 to 300 BPS (Bits Per Second). -
Page 27: Full/Half Duplex
Receive Frequency ANSR ORIG MARK 2225 Hz 1270 Hz SPACE 2025 Hz 1070 Hz Receive Frequency Tolerance Carrier Detect Threshold -44 dbm typical Carrier Detect Delay 250 ms typical Power Requirement 9-11 vac, 60 Hz, 300 mW Supplied via interface connector Pulse Duration 60 ms low (Break) Pulse Interval... -
Page 28: Index
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