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Terminal Emulator II

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A Sample Application
At this point, the computer shows only the cursor in the upper lefthand comer of the display. To begin actual communication with XYZ, dial the telephone number supplied by the data base. When you finish dialing the number, listen for a high-pitched tone, and then correctly place the telephone receiver in the modem cradle. ''Note:'' If you are using the auto-log-on feature, be sure to dial the data base's telephone number when the cursor is on the log-on file name and before you press '''ENTER'''.
 
Next, a series of messages appear, asking you to enter one or more codes. Refer to the manual supplied by XYZ, and enter the codes as they are requested.
 
Some of the codes may need to be sent as control characters, which are special characters that signal the other system to perform a predefined function.
 
To send the control characters, hold down the '''CTRL''' key as you press each letter and number in your code. Since each character is sent as soon as you type it, you do not need to press '''ENTER''' after you type the code.
 
After you have correctly "signed on," XYZ sends a message to let you know that you have done so. Then refer to the XYZ instruction manual to select the data you'd like to access.
 
When you have received the information you want, you can stop the transmission by using the proper code (again provided by XYZ). For this example, the XYZ instruction manual says to send a BREAK signal and then enter "BYE." To send the BREAK signal, hold down the '''CTRL''' key and press '''ENTER'''. Then type BYE and press '''ENTER''', if necessary, to end the transmission. To exit the module and close all open files properly, press '''CTRL O''' (EXIT).
 
The remainder of this manual explains the various options included in 'the Terminal Emulator II module. The section "Preparing to Send/Receive Data" explains each parameter and tells you how to set up the Home Computer for proper data exchange. The section on "Sending/Receiving Data" provides instructions for beginning data exchange, a description of what is displayed on the screen, and information on terminating data exchange. The "Special Function Keys" section discusses the keyboard overlay and explains how to use the module's many available functions. The "File Transfer" section explains how to transfer files of information between two systems. The last section, "Reviewing Data with the Arrow Keys," explains how to review data stored in your computer's memory.
 

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