Dial Direct tab

The Dial Direct tab in the main Timbuktu Pro window allows you to make a direct modem-to-modem connection to another modem-equipped Timbuktu Pro computer. No TCP/IP network connection is required.

Use the text boxes and drop-down lists to enter the complete phone number you wish to dial. The 16 most recently dialed numbers are saved in the Phone Number drop-down list. You cannot save Dial Direct numbers to the Recent Connections or Address Books tab.

Note: The Dial Direct tab appears only if a Windows-recognized modem is installed in your computer.

To establish a Dial Direct connection

  1. In the main Timbuktu Pro window, click the Dial Direct tab.

  2. Choose a country code from the Country Code drop-down list. (This list is maintained by the Windows OS.)

  3. Enter the area code in the Area Code box. If you have connected to phone numbers in this area code before, you may also choose the area code from the drop-down list. If you do not enter an area code, Timbuktu Pro will assume that you are making a local call and will not dial an area code.

  4. Enter the phone number in the Phone Number box. If you have connected to this phone number before, you may also choose it from the drop-down list.

    The complete phone number is displayed at the Dial line exactly as it will be dialed. If you have disabled call waiting in the Dialing Properties dialog box, or if you have indicated a number (usually 9) you must dial to reach an outside line, the appropriate dialing sequence will be displayed preceding the number.

  5. Choose Dial to dial the number and begin a Dial Direct connection. The Modem Status window will appear to help you monitor your connection.

  6. Once the connection is established, you may launch any Timbuktu Pro service normally, except Intercom. All services work in the same way as they do over a TCP/IP connection.