Setting up TeleFinder

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Open the TeleFinder™/User application from inside the TeleFinder™/User folder.

Notice that TeleFinder/User automatically opens the Connection window and is ready to configure for your modem.

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Enter your logon name and password as given to you by your BBS system operator.  If you have not been given specific logon information to use, just enter your name and register for an account after you connect.

Configure TeleFinder for your Modem
You only need to perform the following steps once.

Choose a Connection Method
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The Connection Method should always be Modem unless your BBS system operator specifically instructs you otherwise.

•  Select “Configure” from the Connection window.  TeleFinder opens the “Modem Configuration” dialog.

Choose a Serial Port
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Select the serial port your modem is connected to from the serial ports list of the “Modem Configuration” dialog.  You can choose from the two built-in ports, or any serial port registered with the communications toolbox.

Select a Modem Setup
The modem setup configures TeleFinder with settings to make your modem work properly.

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Scroll through the Modem Settings list, and click on the name that most closely matches the name of your modem to select it.

Notice that for some modems, there is a standard version and an “HH” version.  “HH” stands for “Handshake Hardware” cable.  Using a hardware handshake cable permits faster transfers with 9600 bps and faster modems.

You should try the “HH” settings first, and if you are unsuccessful in getting connections switch to the non “HH” settings.  The cables that are shipped with high speed modems are generally hardware handshake cables.  Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing, simply by looking at the cable, which type you have.  Both the standard and “HH” cables have the same physical appearance.  

Enter the Telephone Number
Enter the telephone number of the BBS you want to connect to in the “Telephone Number” text field. 

Note:   If you need to dial “9” to get an outside line, enter it as “9,,” ( nine followed by two commas.  When using calling cards, enter your calling card number in along with the telephone number.  You may need to separate the telephone numbers from the calling card number with two or more commas.  Each comma tells the modem to pause between the numbers.

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Click in the "OK" button to save the settings.