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Welcome to Telego version 4.1
These instructions will help you set Telego up to run on your particular
computer system. This document is not meant to be a replacement for the
Telego Manual, and is mainly intended to help you set up the modem
parameters. The Telego Manual has more detailed information and should
be consulted if you have any further questions.
The system requirements are:
IBM compatible computer with 640 Kbytes of memory
DOS version 3.0 or higher
VGA, EGA or CGA video card and compatible monitor
Modem (to play over the telephone)
Mouse (highly recommended but not required)
The following files are included in the release:
Telego.exe - the executable program file
Setuptg.dat - database for the setups
Phonlist.dat - database for telephone numbers and related information
Manual.doc - documentation
Firstime.doc - help for new users
Gocis.doc - help for playing on CompuServe's Modem To Modem Lobby
Godelphi.doc - help for playing on Delphi's Modem Games area
Whatsnew.doc - the update history
Litt.chr - font definitions
Egavga.bgi - graphics definitions
Cga.bgi - graphics definitions
Read.com - public domain text viewer
Register.doc - list of Telego's registered users
1. Start Telego
At the DOS prompt type TELEGO. If you have a VGA card, but want to use
the EGA mode, type TELEGO E and similarly (C) for CGA mode. The logo
screen will appear. Click a mouse button or any key to continue. Select
UPDATE SETUPS by clicking the left mouse button while the cursor is on
that menu item. If you don't have a mouse hold the <alt> key down and
press the first letter of the item (U).
2. Customize the setups
Select the color scheme Telego uses by filling in the appropriate color
number for each of the items on the top line. If you have a modem you
must enter the default speed for your modem in the 'Baud rate' field.
Find which communications port your modem is using and complete the
'Com port address'. If you don't know which port your modem is using,
set up for port 1 and you will be able to determine the proper port
later.
There are several character strings which the modem uses to control
operations. The default strings are:
Modem initialization string: ATZ
Dialing prefix string: ATDT (for tone dialing) or ATDP (for pulse)
If you have Call Waiting and want to disable it while in Telego,
use ATDT*70, (the comma is part of the string).
Hangup string: ,+++,ATH
Disable call waiting & answer: ATH1DT,!,*70,;ATA
The auto logon section is used to automate a communications service
logon session. You can use this to connect directly to a service such as
CompuServe or Delphi or (in conjunction with a service such as PcPursuit)
to directly dial other players in Telego's phone directory. Otherwise
you won't be using this section.
Key <PageDown> to exit the SETUPS section.
3. Check out the modem settings
Select MODEM GAME and a menu box will appear. You *must* have your modem
turned on before proceeding. Select any mode of play. The next screen
is the communications screen. You will see the modem initialization
string (ATZ) and an OK response from your modem if the setups are
correct. If you don't see the OK then return to Step 2 above and try
different address settings for the modem.
4. Create a directory of opponents' telephone numbers
Key <F3> to display the current directory. The available commands are
highlighted just below the directory. Add an opponent by keying <A> and
entering the name, telephone number, desired baud rate, and citycode.
The citycode is used with PcPursuit and should be left blank if you are
not a PcPursuit (or similar service) member. An ID number will be
assigned to the player automatically.
5. Connect with an opponent and play a game
With the directory displayed, key the ID number of your opponent and
Telego will dial the phone number. When the phone rings, your opponent
will key either <F1> or <F2> depending on whether Call Waiting is to be
disabled. You will both see a CONNECT message appear. At this point
you can type messages to each other. If you can't see your typing, key
<F8> to toggle the echo function. You can also pass files back and
forth at this point using the <F6> key.
To continue on to playing a game key <F4>. The game board will appear
and messages typed will appear in the dialog box on the left of the
screen. If one of you is on the Communications screen and the other has
already keyed <F4> there will be some confusion if messages are typed.
The player on the Comm screen will see the message, but each character
will be preceeded by a "T" if the Telego Mode is in use.