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For people who don't know much about serial communication and modems, we
provide this small document, so you don't have to worry about all the options.
Remember always: if you don't understand an option/feature, don't change the
setting! All options have been set as sensible defaults for normal use, and
there is no immediate need to change anything - although you will need to set
up the following things:
At startup you will be asked about which colour palette you want to use.
Terminate will check if you have a colour screen and place the cursor on
"colour" if you do. Just press enter if you are not sure.
IMPORTANT: If you don't understand a toggle or option do not change it, just
leave as it was. All options have already been set to give best
performance for most people.
Terminal settings: If you have a faster modem than 2400 bps, you should
set your bps rate to 19200 or 38400. Fast modems always use data compression
and if you only use 9600, you will not be able to do fast transfers.
For normal BBS use you should always use 8 databits, no parity, 1 stopbit.
If you use 2400 you should disable Hardware RTS/CTS flowcontrol in the
Terminal options menu. We always recommend that 9600 and faster modems, use
Hardware RTS/CTS flowcontrol, which is the safest way of sending data when
using a speed to the comport at 19200 or above. Don't ever run 57600 bps on
external modems, unless you are sure that your cable is protected from noise
- try 38400 first. Remember you must also set RTS/CTS flowcontrol in your
modem - look in the modem manual. RTS/CTS flowcontrol requires an internal
modem OR an external modem AND a proper modem cable which has the RTS and CTS
(Request to send/Clear to send) pins connected.
When you are finished with the basic configuration, you could move to the
Modem & Dialing Menu and select a modem from Quick Install. But if your
modem does not feature in the list, you must set the following things
manually - or at least check if they work (Look in your modem manual to check
for further details. Remember factory defaults on your modem may mean you
won't have to change anything...):
Carrier Detect (CD) follows line (usually &C1)
Type AT&C1 and press enter
When DTR is low, line must be dropped, (Usually &D2 or &D3)
Type AT&D2 and press enter
Not all modems like this, if you can't hangup your modem, move to the
Modem & dialing menu and Enter a 0 at the hang-up options which will
allow Terminate to send a hangup string to your modem instead.
Type ATS0=0
Then your modem will not pick up the phone - leaving Terminate to make
the decision.
If you can save your setup in your modem, type AT&W, otherwise you must
use the initstring: AT&C1&D2S0=0^M
If your modem string is not sent because the carrier is high when you
start up Terminate, you should enable the switch FORCE INIT.
If your modem is a normal Hayes compatible you don't need to set up anything
else, everything has been set up already.
You could now press Alt-D for the phonebook and import or enter some entries
- then you are ready to enter the world of cyberspace!
/The Author