The Best of Select: Games 9/CD_1.iso/dosgames/telego/manual.doc

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Telego version 4.1 Manual 04/28/93

OVERVIEW
   Telego is a program for IBM compatibles which enables you to play Go or
   Gomoku with an opponent at your computer or over the telephone using a
   modem.  The program allows you to:
      * save or recall games from disk
      * explore variations as you play through a game
      * set clocks for game time and byo yomi
      * count the scores
      * incrementally save the game to alleviate phone problems
      * autodial from a database of players using any com port.
   Telego is compatible with the Standard Go Modem Protocol implemented by
   Nemesis, Many Faces of Go, and several other programs.  The saved games
   are readable with Goscribe.  Telego can also be used on the Modem To
   Modem Lobby on CompuServe and the Modem-to-Modem Games area on Delphi.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
   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)

SOFTWARE LIST
   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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
   This version of Telego was written in Borland C++.  Some of the graphics
   interface was built using Sun Country Software's 'C' Image Library.  The
   modem interface utilizes CompuSolve's COMET-MP.  Many thanks to Frank
   MacConochie and Terry Miller from the Atlanta Go Club and Joel Dehlin,
   Mark Rindflesh and John Bernhardt from the Wasatch Go Federation for
   their suggestions and help.  Have fun!

SHAREWARE
   This program is released as shareware, which means that you may make as
   many copies as you like and distribute them to your friends but you may
   not sell them.  Please include all the files listed above if you
   distribute the program.  If you find the program useful or want to
   support further development of improved versions, please register your
   copy by sending a check for $20 to the name and address below.  You will
   receive the latest update of the program.  I will include a list of
   registered users.  If you want your name and phone number added to this
   public list, please say so, otherwise your name will not be published.

   Registration address: Stephen E. Richard
                         3776 Lavista Road
                         Suite 100
                         Tucker, GA 30084
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   The following is a detailed description of Telego organized by the main
screens displayed by the program.  Items on menus can be selected by clicking
the left mouse button or by holding the <ALT> key down and pressing the
first letter of the menu item.  Popup menus with numeric selections don't
require the <ALT> prefix.
   After a game has been started, play stones by placing the cursor over the
desired point (using the mouse or the cursor keys) and keying the left mouse
button or the <INSERT> key.  The right button or <DELETE> will retract moves
in local mode.
   A special function useful for working problems is available for mouse
users in local mode.  If you hold both mouse buttons down while the cursor
is on a stone then drag the cursor to a new location and release the mouse
buttons, you can 'slide' a stone to a new board position.  Note that the
prisoner count changes when using this function.

STARTUP SCREEN───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

   QUIT AND RETURN TO DOS
   Select this to exit the program.

   SHAREWARE NOTICE
   Describes what shareware is and how to register your copy of Telego.

   LOCAL
   Use this mode to play a game with someone at your computer, look over a
   previously played game, or to work through problems.

   MODEM
   Use this mode to play via modem.  After finishing and saving a game in
   this mode you can use the local mode to look over your game or try out
   variations of moves in the game.

   After selecting this you will see a screen asking you to specify the
   protocol which you will be using.  Your opponent must be using Telego or
   a program supporting the Standard Go Modem Protocol such as Nemesis or
   Many Faces of Go.

   The baud rate for the communications on manually dialed numbers is set
   in the SETUPS section.  Phone numbers in the directory are dialed at the
   rate chosen for the particular entry.

   The next screen puts you in an interactive session with your modem. If
   you type AT<RETURN> you should see an OK from your modem.  If this does
   not work you need to change the modem parameters in the SETUPS area. The
   following keys are active:

      <F1> This answers the phone.  Alternatively, you could set the modem
      to autoanswer by editing the Initialization string in SETUPS.  The
      standard command is ATS0=1 to autoanswer after the first ring.

      <F2> Use this to disable your Call Waiting, then answer the phone.
      You must fill in the proper command string in SETUPS in order for this
      to work.

      <F3> This displays the phone directory.  You can add, edit or delete
      players, phone numbers, baud rates and citycodes from the directory
      at this point.  If you enter a valid ID number Telego will dial that
      number at the baud rate shown.  You can also manually enter a number
      not in the directory. The prefix string selected in the SETUPS section
      will be sent at the start of the number.  If you fill in the citycode,
      Telego will use the automatic logon procedure before dialing the local
      phone number.  Be sure to update the logon section in SETUPS so it
      contains the [*c*] keyword (see SETUPS below).

      <F4> Key this after your modem has connected and you are ready to
      start the game.  Unless you want to transfer a file you would normally
      key <F4> as soon as the CONNECT message appears.  If one player stays
      on this screen and the other keys <F4> you will not be able to
      communicate.

      <F5> This shows the playing mode selected (Telego or Standard
      Protocol) and allows you to change modes without disconnecting.

      <F6> After connection you can use this key to transfer files
      (including Telego itself) to your opponent.  Both xmodem and true
      ymodem batch protocols are supported.  Ymodem is faster and will
      accept file specifications with wildcards (see your DOS manual for
      information on wildcards) so you can send multiple files with one
      request.  Xmodem is better only if the phone connection is noisy.
      Both players must select the same protocol.

      <F7> This allows you to change the baud rate from the default value
      which is selected in SETUPS.  You can use it even after connection has
      taken place.

      <F8> This will toggle the echo of typed characters.  This is useful
      if you need to interact with a communications service or wish to chat
      with your opponent before starting the game.

      <F9> This will initiate an automatic logon procedure specified using
      information from the SETUPS section of the program.  You normally
      won't use this, but it is included in case the options available using
      <F3> don't meet your requirements.

      <F10> Go to a DOS shell.  Use this if you need to format a disk or do
      some other DOS function, then return to Telego by typing EXIT.

      <Esc> Quit and return to the previous menu.

   DEFA