OS/2 Professional/OS2PRO194.ISO/os2/wps/com/phone/readme.doc

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                    Telephone Dialer v. 1.0b Documentation
                        (C) Copyright 1993, John Clark


Brief:
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Telephone Dialer 1.0b will maintain a database of names and telephone
numbers.  Telephone Dialer 1.0b can dial the phone number via modem, as well
as print out the list of names.  The list of names can be sorted in many
different fashions.


Menu:
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   File
      New                              Create a new file
      Open...                          Open a file
      Save                             Save the current file
      Save as...                       Save and name the current file
      Dial...                          Dial the selected number
      Print...                         Print the current file
      Exit                             Quit the program

   Edit
      Add...                           Add a new record
      Erase                            Erase the selected record
      Update...                        Update the selected record

   Options
      Startup settings...              Specify startup parameters
      Sort order...                    Specify the default list sort method
      Modem...                         Specify modem settings

   Info
      License                          License agreement
      Product Information              Program information
      Purchase Telephone Dialer 1.1    Fill out order form


Specifics:
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   Dialing:
   --------
   To dial, make sure the modem speaker is turned on in the modem
   initialization string.  This is usually done with the M1 command, but may
   be different for your modem.  Consult your modem manual if you are having
   trouble.  After the number is dialed, wait for the ring.  If the line is
   busy, simply select "Hang up" and dial again later, otherwise pick up a
   receiver, then select "Hang up" and complete the call.

   Telephone Dialer 1.0b constructs the dial string in the following manner:

        [Dial Prefix][Add 1][Area Code][Exchange][Number][Dial Postfix]

   Note: Any field can be blank.

   Data in these fields is sent raw (no filtering), and therefore can include
   embedded modem commands (ie. the comma for a pause).  Consult your modem
   manual for further information on modem commands.



   Startup settings:
   -----------------
   Use the startup settings dialog to specify actions that should take place
   when the program starts.

      Autoload file:
      --------------
      Use the autoload feature to have the program load a specific file when
      the program starts.  Select "Set" to specify the autoload file, then
      check the "Enable" option.  The next time the program is started, the
      file will be automatically loaded.

      Note:  If the program is started by double clicking on a telephone
      book, or a telephone book is dropped on the Telephone Dialer icon, that
      file will override the autoload file.


      Window style:
      -------------
      Use the window style feature to specify how the window should appear
      when the program starts.  Specifying "Default" will position and size
      the window to the last saved window location.  Specifying "Minimized"
      will minimize the program window at startup time.  Specifying
      "Maximized" will maximize the program window at startup time.

      Note:  Telephone Dialer 1.0b, automatically saves the window size and
      location when the program ends.  This automatic window location and
      position handler is overridden if the window is either minimized or
      maximized when the program ends.


      Toolbar:
      --------
      Uncheck the toolbar checkbox to remove the toolbar.  This setting will
      affect the current session.



   Sort order:
   -----------
   Use the sort order dialog to specify the order in which the list of names
   is to be displayed.  To specify the sort order, none or all of the six
   sort tokens can be stacked in any order.  The tokens are as follows:

      Add 1                Push numbers that require a "1" to be dialed to
                           the end of the list.  (Numbers that do not require
                           a "1" to be dialed will be at the top of the list.)

      Area code            Sort by the area code.

      First Name           Sort by the first name.

      Last Name            Sort by the last name.

      Note                 Sort by the "Note" field.

      Reference Code       Sort by the reference code.  The reference code is
                           an optional, additional 2 digit visible code that
                           is user defined.
                           For example:
                              John Doe-B    John's beeper
                              John Doe-C    John's cellular phone
                              John Doe-H    John's home phone
                              John Doe-O    John's office phone
                              John Doe-O2   John's alternate office phone

   The order in which the tokens are placed determine sort priority.
   For example, the default sort:

      Last Name
      First Name
      Reference Code

   This will sort the list by last name, then first, and finally reference
   code.  All other tokens would be ignored.

   Example 1:

      Sort Order:
         Last Name
         First Name
         Reference Code

      Result:
         Mary Adams-O      [phone]
         Alan Burns-C      [phone]
         John Doe-H        [phone]
         John Doe-O        [phone]
         Mike Doe-H        [phone]
         Fred Zimmer-O2    [phone]

   Example 2:

      Sort Order:
         Area Code
         Last Name
         First Name

      Result:
         Alan Burns-C      [phone]
         John Doe-H        [phone]
         Mike Doe-H        [phone]
         Mary Adams-O      [phone]
         John Doe-O        [phone]
         Fred Zimmer-O2    [phone]


   Modem:
   ------
   Use the modem settings dialog to setup the specifics of your modem.

      Modem port:
      -----------
      Specifies the serial port where the modem is located.  This must be a
      four character name, beginning with "COM".

      Initialization string:
      ----------------------
      ****  You must include a modem initialization string.  ****

      Try to keep the initialization string as simple as possible.  This will
      speed up dialing time.  Keep in mind that unlike communication
      software, Telephone Dialer does not need to handle complex modem
      communication.  Therefore, it may only be necessary to specify the M1
      command to turn on the modem speaker, depending on the state the modem
      was is when last used by another communications package.  The default
      modem initialization string should operate correctly in most cases, and
      on most modems.

      The default modem initialization string:

         AT M1

         AT ........... ATtention characters
         M1 ........... Speaker on

      Additional commands that can prove useful if supported by your modem:

         L0 ........... Speaker volume low
         L1 ........... Speaker volume low
         L2 ........... Speaker volume medium
         L3 ........... Speaker volume high

         X0 ........... Dial blind
                        The dial blind command can be used to force the modem
                        to dial, even though a dial tone (as the modem
                        recognizes one) may not be present.  This can be very
                        useful for users that have an irregular dial tone.
                        For example, users with a voice mail "messages
                        waiting" dial tone.  See the S6 register.

      The modem's settings are stored in the S registers.  To assign a value
      to an S register, the following format is used:

         Sx = value   (where x is the S register to be set)

      For example to set the S11 register (dial tone length in ms):

         S11 = 50     (each tone will be 50ms in length)

      S registers that can prove useful if supported by your modem:

         S6 ........... Wait time for blind dialing (in seconds)
                        When the modem is in blind dialing mode, (X0) this
                        value determines the time to wait after going off
                        hook until dialing the number.  This register can not
                        usually be set below 2 (sec).

         S8 ........... Pause time for comma (in seconds)
                        This value can be used to set the amount of time the
                        modem will wait for each comma encountered in the
                        dial string.

         S9 ........... Carrier detect time (in tenths of a second)
                        The S9 register can be used to increase the amount of
                        time the modem waits to recognize a remote carrier.
                        This can be useful to prevent an accidental connect
                        if a remote modem is mistakenly dialed.  Note: This
                        value may need to be explicitly reset by
                        communication software that may use the modem after
                        Telephone Dialer.

         S11 .......... Touch tone dialing speed (in milliseconds)
                        To improve performance, the dial tone length can be
                        shortened.  The minimum value of this register is
                        usually 50 (msec).  Start with the lowest possible
                        value, then increase if the tone length is too short
                        to be recognized by your local telephone service.

      For further details on commands for your modem, consult your modem
      manual.

      Example 1:  High performance initialization string.

         AT M1 S11=50

      Example 2:  High performance initialization string for users with
                  a voice mail service that changes the dial tone.

         AT M1 X0 S11=50


      Dial string:
      ------------
      The dial string is used to instruct the modem how to dial a specified
      number.  Options are either ATDT (dial touch tone), or ATDP (dial
      pulse).

      Hang up string:
      ---------------
      The hang up string is used to specify the command to be sent to the
      modem when the "Hang up" button is pressed in the "Dial" dialog.  This
      string is almost always ATH.  If you are concerned about accidently
      connecting with a remote modem the +++~~~ATH command could be
      substituted.  If a remote connection is made with another modem, (or
      FAX machine) the +++ escape sequence will return the modem to command
      mode to ensure the handling of the "ATH" hang up command.  The default
      value is ATH, as it is unlikely that a remote connection will be made
      with Telephone Dialer.  If a particular phone number alternates between
      voice and modem use, the ; (semicolon) command (return to command mode
      after dialing) can be used in the "Dial postfix" field to avoid delays
      incurred by using the "+++" escape sequence.


Tips:
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   Keys:
   -----
      "Delete"        Delete the selected name.
      "Insert"        Insert a new name.
      "Enter"         Dial the selected number.
      "A-Z, 0-9"      Jump ahead in list to the key pressed.
                      This is sensitive to the current sort order.  These
                      keys will cause a jump only if one or more of the
                      following tokens are included in the sort order:
                         Area Code
                         First Name
                         Last Name
                         Reference Code

   Mouse:
   ------
      Button 1 double click       Dial the number under the mouse pointer.



Telephone Dialer 1.1:
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Telephone Dialer 1.1 has many advanced features that make it indispensable
to the busy office person.

   Features:
   ---------
      - Dial until not busy, great for often busy numbers
      - International telephone number support
      - Greater control of the way items are displayed in the list
      - Full online help
      - Control of font and colors

Availability of Telephone Dialer 1.1 will begin on 11/01/93.



Contact:
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John Clark
PO Box 681316
Indianapolis, IN  46268-7316

John Clark
CIS  71034,2037