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- Call Time Program
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- Version 1.0
-
- Overview: The purpose of the Call Time program is very simple,
- it logs the time and date of your phone calls while
- you are out. It does this by monitoring the "ring"
- on Hayes style modems.
-
- Directions: Run program, select printer if you want to send a real
- time printout to your printer, which I suggest if you
- are going to be gone along time. Then turn on your
- modem and select "Run Program". The program has only
- been tested on a Hayes modem, but I think it will work
- with others types. Once the telephone rings, the
- call will be logged on the screen and printer (if you
- selected it). I have a time delay of about a minute
- to prevent a double logging of a call. There is a
- count down timer and the display will say " * Catch
- Delay * ". To stop the program, just hit a key and
- the GEM functions will be active again.
-
- IMPORTANT: The computer grabs the time and date from the system
- clock, make sure it is set properly on your control
- panel first. Don't forget to select the run program
- from the menu. The bar at the bottom of the screen
- will indicate that the program is waiting for a call
- and is working by saying " ...working... ".
-
- Oh boy: This program is ideal for message machines that do
- not have a time/date stamp. You now have that feature
- with this program.
-
- No Caution: Some people hate to leave their computer on while
- they are out, fearing fire or electrical bills, etc.
-
- 1. Ninety five percent of your computer energy goes to the
- monitor. The computer itself probably uses less than your
- message machine. (And you leave that on day and night,
- while you are out) If this is a concern you have, just
- turn off your monitor when you leave and the electrical
- use will be minor.
-
- 2. If you fear fire, then you run about the same (extremely
- low) risk as you do with a message machine left on. If you
- are afraid your $38 printer will jam, then don't leave it on.
-
- 3. Some people get this nagging feeling that they are "wearing
- out" their computer by leaving it on. The answer is no, it
- doesn't wear out. I have a Atari 800 "running" my house,
- and it's been on for about six years-- day and night.
-
- Support: This program was written in GFA basic. If this program
- is of value to you, it would be nice to whip a couple of
- bucks on me. Bug reports are also welcome and will be fixed.
-
- Bill Rice
- 4758 Calle De Lucia
- San Jose, Ca. 95124
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