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USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MENU
A menu is a list of all the available options, just like a restaurant
menu.
When the terminal program indicates "TERMINAL READY", you can
call up a menu at any
the SHIFT key). The terminal program sends the other computer
character (control S) that tells it to stop sending so you won't lose
any data while reading the menu.
There are two pages in the special functions menu: the Communications
Format Menu and the Control Menu.
other by typing the N key.
the T key to get back
character (control Q)
information to you.
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.
A.
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.
The parameters that must be compatible with the host are Baud Rate,
Duplex, and Word Length.
The terminal programs we provide are preset to CompuServe
parameters.
To change any of the parameters, follow these simple
steps:
1.
Key in the highlighted letter of the parameter you want to change.
2.
Press the CuRSoR right key until the highlighted box is over
selection you want to make.
3.
Press RETURN to finalize the selection.
Here is a brief description of the parameters:
1.
Baud rate - This controls the speed of the communications in bits
per second. The AUTOMODEM operates in the range 0 to 300 baud. If you
get nothing but strange characters on the screen, check the baud
2.
Duplex - A computer in'full
sender's screen all signals it receives.
against loss or alteration.
repeats every word you say.
The half duplex mode of operation does not "echo". It is similar to
normal conversation between two people.
Table 1 shows duplex combinations between two computers and the
results you can expect on your screen.
AUTONDDEM
time by pressing the
You can switch from one menu to the
When you are finished with the menu, type
into terminal mode. Your computer sends the
that tells the other
duplex mode will "echo" back to
It is similar to speaking to someone who
F4 key (be sure to hold down
computer to resume
This checks information
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