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- PsionLink 1.00 User Guide
- ==========================
-
- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
- + ⌐ John Allen 1994. This application is Shareware. ú5.00 should +
- + be sent to the author at the address at the end of this file if +
- + you intend to continue using !PsionLink. In return you will be +
- + sent a copy of the enhanced version 2. +
- + +
- + This software can be distributed via recognised PD libraries and +
- + Bulletin Boards provided: +
- + +
- + 1. The source code is not altered in any way +
- + 2. Any copies made contain all of the files in the directory +
- + 3. It is not sold for a profit +
- + +
- + Please contact me before adding it to a PD library so that I can +
- + supply an up to date version. +
- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- This application links the Psion Organiser II with RISCáOS computers.
- It requires the Psion Comms Link and an adaptor cable, wired as
- detailed below.
-
- !PsionLink only works from the desktop, there are no '*' commands
- available from the command line.
-
- The following files should be contained in the !PsionLink application
- directory:
-
- !Boot
- !Run
- !Help
- !Sprites
- DragOption directory, containing SetDragOff and SetDragOn
- PsionMod
- SerialDev
- Settings
- 2D_Templ
- 3D_Templ
-
-
- Loading
- -------
-
- Load the application by double clicking on the icon, this installs the
- 'Psion' icon on the left hand side of the icon bar.
-
-
- Serial Settings
- ---------------
-
- These should be set on the RISC OS machine to match the ones set on
- the Psion's Comms Link. This is done by using the 'Serial Setup'
- window selected from the !PsionLink iconbar menu. This window is
- displayed either by clicking the item on the menu or by moving the
- mouse to the right of the menu text. Note that DTR handshaking is not
- an option and should not be selected on the Psion.
-
- The settings on the RISC OS computer can be saved using the 'Save
- Setup' option on the iconbar menu. Once saved, these settings will be
- the initial ones used every time that !PsionLink is loaded. They are
- stored in the file 'Settings' within the application's directory. If
- this file is not present, default settings, to match the Psion
- defaults, will be used.
-
- RISC OS 3.10 users may find that transfers are not successful at 9600
- baud and that Xon/Xoff must be set to 'On' at higher speeds.
-
- Acorn's replacement Serial Device Driver module 0.22 is included in
- the application and loaded with !PsionLink. Without it random chunks
- of files transferred will disappear on older machines running RISC OS
- 3.10. This problem can still occur at higher speeds on these machines
- when transferring to floppy discs. For safety you should transfer to
- a hard disc or a ram disc and copy the file to a floppy. If you don't
- need the module it can be removed by editing the !Run file.
-
-
- Sending a file to the Psion
- ---------------------------
-
- Sending a file from the RISC OS machine can be started in three ways:
-
- 1. By dragging a file of type 'Psion' (&0FE) or 'Text' (&FFF) onto the
- !PsionLink iconbar icon.
-
- 2. By double clicking on a file of type 'Psion' in a directory window.
- This only works if the Filer has seen the !PsionLink application
- first.
-
- 3. By dragging an icon of type 'Psion' or 'Text' from the save window
- of another RISC OS application to the !PsionLink icon on the iconbar.
-
- In all cases an 'Export' window will be displayed and you should
- follow the instructions in the large top icon. Broadly you set the
- Psion to receive a file and then click on the 'Start' icon in the
- export window.
-
- Rather than transferring a file to a Psion datapak you should transfer
- it into the Psion's ram memory (A:) and then copy it to the datapak.
-
-
- Receiving a file from the Psion
- -------------------------------
-
- This can be initiated on the RISC OS machine in three ways:
-
- 1. By entering a full RISC OS pathname into the name icon of the
- iconbar 'Import File' menu window and clicking on 'OK'.
-
- 2. By dragging the 'Psion' icon from the 'Import File' window into a
- Filer directory viewer.
-
- 3. By dragging the 'Psion' icon from the 'Import File' window onto
- another RISC OS application's iconbar icon or into another
- application's window.
-
- In each case an 'Import' window is displayed while the transfer takes
- place, with instructions appearing in the large top icon. Broadly the
- procedure is to set !PsionLink ready to receive then set the Psion to
- transmit the file.
-
-
- Connections
- -----------
-
- The Psion Comms Link comes with a 25 pin female D-plug to fit the
- original PC. A converter lead has to be made with a 25-pin male
- D-plug to connect it to the RISC OS machine via a 9-pin female D-plug.
-
- the pins should be connected as follows:
-
- 9-pin female D 25-pin male D
-
- 2 ------------ 3
- 3 ------------ 2
- 5 ------------ 7
- 6 ------------ 5
- 7 ------------ 4
-
- On the 9-pin plug pins 1, 4 and 8 should be connected together and on
- the 25-pin plug pins 6 and 19 need to be connected.
-
-
- Sprite Dragging
- ---------------
-
- RISC OS 3 has a 'Drag A Sprite' module which allows solid spites to be
- dragged from file save windows rather than the standard dotted box.
- !PsionLink will use this facility if the module is present, and if
- RISC OS is configured for this to happen. This facility is not one of
- the options available from the !Configure Application so two simple
- programmes are provided to configure this facility, they are in the
- directory 'DragOption' inside this application directory. Double
- click on the appropriate file to set the option on or off.
-
- This does not stop !PsionLink from operating as normal under
- RISCáOSá2.
-
-
- Appearance
- ----------
-
- !PsionLink uses the new style 3D icons with RISC OS 3.10 or higher,
- otherwise standard 2D icons will be used in all of the windows.
-
-
- !PsionLink v2
- -------------
-
- Version 2 will be supplied by the author upon receipt of a
- registration cheque for ú5. Version 2 uses outline fonts for RISC OS
- 3.10 and later, and has a number of other enhancements.
-
-
- Any comments, queries or bug reports to:
-
- John Allen,
- 9 Bramber Road,
- West Kensington,
- London W14 9PA
-
- Silicon Village: 819991215
- Arcade: #917
- E-mail: john@bramber.demon.co.uk
-