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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:
1.
Key in RUN.
and then a TERMINAL READY prompt.
2.
Press the F6 key on the right side of the keyboard.
hold down the SHIFT key to activate F6.
3.
Wait for the screen that reads:
MOVE T-D SWITCH TO D
MOVE 0-A SWITCH TO 0
INPUT PHONE NUMBER:
4.
Move the switches on the AUTOMODEM box according to these
instructions.
a. Key in the number and press RETURN if you are entering the
number yourself.
-OR-
b. Key in the at sign (@) and a number from 0 to 4 for one of
the five stored numbers.
1 dials the second, etc.
number you have stored on your number storage screen.
The red light on the modem comes on and the screen displays the
TERMINAL READY prompt when you are connected to the computer service.
NOTE: If the modem's red light is on and the INPUT PHONE NUMBER
screen is displayed, press RUN/STOP to begin communicating.
Each computer service's introductory screen differs.
service's subscription material for instructions on how to supply the
information you're prompted for when you're connected.
NOTE: If you make a mistake while entering a number, press the
up arrow (right side of keyboard) to clear the screen and
redisplay the INPUT PHONE NUMBER screen.
again.
This is the only way to correct the number because the
delete and cursor keys don't work during the INPUT PHONE NUMBER
screen.
If you want to return to the TERMINAL READY prompt
screen, press the RUN/STOP key.
If you don't succeed in connecting to the service you've dialed and the
modem hangs up, the auto-dial feature lets you simply redial without
reLOADing the program.
NOTE: TERM 64 and VICTERM I won't work properly if you have any
cartridges in the expansion port.
OFF before you remove or insert any cartridges.
AUTOMODHVI
You'll see a title screen for the terminal program,
Then do one of the following:
Just press F6 and repeat the dialing procedure.
0 dials the first stored number,
For example, @ 3 dials the fourth
Just enter the number
Be sure to turn the computer
You must
Consult the
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