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VT100 Terminal Emulator
Prliminary Manual
1. Introduction
The VT100 Terminal Emulator is a communications program that supports the DEC
VT100 Escape sequences for ANSI and TTY Emulations. The software works only
on the Series3a.
2. Getting Started
To start the emulator, install the application in the system memu. Select
'Insall' from the menu under 'Application', select 'Terminal.app' as the
filename. Press ENTER, and the application can be started. The cursor must
be under the terminal icon. When you press ENTER, the terminal screen will
appear with a flashing cursor. The software is ready to use and is waiting
for your command. The default settings for the port are as follows:
Port: 9600 Baud, 8 Bits, 1 Stop bit, No parity, TTY:A
Handshake: XON/XOFF
Initialisation: atz
Hangup: +++^$D02H0^M
Dial mode: Pulse
Screensize 80 Columns by 25 Rows.
All settings can be changed using the 'Settings' option in the 'Options'
menu. Use of a handshake protocol is recommended to improve the communication.
3. The Menu
3.1 Communication
3.1.1 Initialisation
The initialisation is set to 'atz'. In 'Settings' the 'z' can be changed for
another symbol. The 'at' cannot be changed. If the connection to the modem
is ok, then 'OK' will appear.
3.1.2 Dialling
In this dialoguehere are three optionsn:
Redial(TAB): Redials the last number
Free: free enter of the telephone number
File: Searches a database for a number. The file to use is set in
the 'Settings' option (see Appendix B).
If a number is given by free entry, or dialed from the a file, this will
automatically be saved in a file. You can then edit this number and use it
again later. The file is in the \INI\ directory.
When the program is started, both the SSDs and the internal disk are searched.
3.1.3 Hangup
Breaks the connection. This sends the string defined in 'Settings', which as
default is '+++^$D02H0^M'. The ^$d02 causes a delay of three seconds.
3.2 Display
3.2.1 Delete
The delete command clears the screen, and moves the cursor to the top-left
corner.
3.2.2 Screen
In the screen dialogue the following settings can be changed:
Local or external echo on or off
Status line size, or off
Block or underline cursor
Enter key with or without linefeed (0x10)
Position of the navigation window, or off
The status line informs the user of the current settings of the port, handshake,
etc.
3.2.3 TTY/VT100
With this option the user can switch between TTY and VT100. The menu entry
is automatically changed. When changing to VT100, the screen size will be
asked.
3.3 Transfer
This option controls the settings and the operation of the file transfer.
3.3.1 Protocol
This option selects a version of X-Modem or Y-Modem. Pressing TAB lists all
of the available protocols.
3.3.2 Send/Receive
The point 'send' displays a file selector box, from which a file is
selected to be sent. For 'receive', the destination filename must be
specified. If no protocol has been specified, a different dialogue will
appear.
3.3.3 Report file on/of
Switching this option on will save all of the displayed information in a file.
An edit box will prompt for a filename. To close the file, select this point
again.
3.4 Macro
Macros can be used to automate the logon procedure. 'Change' and 'Select'
edit and select the macros respectively. In editing mode, the following
convention is used:
- ^$dnn Delays execution of the next command for nn seconds
- ^^ Sends HEX 5E
- ^<Char> Sends the characters HEX 00 to HEX 1D
@ -> 00
A to Z or a to z -> 01 to 1A
[ -> 1B
\ -> 1C
] -> 1D
Examples : ^m sends 0D (RETURN)
^g sends 07 (Bell)
^[[2J sends escape sequenz ESC [ 2 J
3.5 Options
3.5.1 Settings
This menu can three further sub-menu options:
Telephone directory: Selects the DBF file for the telephone numbers
Modem: Edits the codes for Hangup, Initialisation, and Dial prefix
Port: Sets the Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, and parity
Handshake: Selects the type of handshaking.
3.5.2 Zoom
Changes the font size. The navigation window shows the current position
(see 3.2.2). The navigation window can be moved with Shift-Cursor, or
Psion-Shift-Cursor for accelerated movements.
3.5.3 Exit
Closes the program.
4. Summary
Overview of the main menu:
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ Communicate Display Transfer Macro Extras ║
╟────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢
║ Initialise Clear Protocol Select Settings ║
║ Dial Screen Options Transmit Change Zoom ║
║ Hangup TTY Receive Exit ║
║ Capture ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
The options menu:
╔═════════════════╗
║ Settings ║
╟─────────────────╢
║ Phone book ║
║ Modem ║
║ Port ║
║ Handshake ║
║ ║
╚═════════════════╝
Changes from version 1.1B to 1.2B
The initialisation string "atz" has been changed to "atz^M", and the AT can
now be edited.
The error in the display during initialisation is now corrected.
In the English version the word "Databits" has been corrected.
The program has been tested on an English Series3a and work without any
problems.
Changes from version 1.2B to 1.22B
The keys PF1 to PF4 can been accessed with the key-combinations CTRL-SHIFT-1 to
CTRL-SHIFT-4.
Appendix A
Restrictions of the Shareware Version
"Dialling from a file"
The settings for the filename will be saved, but dialling from this file
is not permitted.
"Port parameters"
Only Port A can be accessed.
The maximal baud rate is 2400
(Registred version 9600)
(Full version 19200).
"Screen size for VT100 mode"
Changes are ignored.
"Screen dialogue"
Changes are ignored.
"Select macro"
Macros can be edited, but not selected.
"Transfer"
Data transfer is not possible.
"Zoom"
Only available in registred or full version
Appendix B
Function of the table view
- Move in the table using the cursor or Shift-Cursor
- Search the entries for a string
- Quit the search with ESC
- Select the number with ENTER
- Quit without the number with SHIFT-ESC
Appendix C
Files and directories should be as follows:
\APP\terminal.app Application
\APP\TERMINAL\term01.rsc Resource file (English)
\APP\TERMINAL\term03.rsc Resource file (German)
\APP\TERMINAL\dbftable.dyl Library for table view
Appendix D
INI File
When the program is first stared, a directory M:\INI\ will be created, and
a file TERMINAL.INI will be placed in the directory. This is save in text
mode, and can be edited by the user. The order of the lines is not
imported. Comment lines begin with a ! This directory can be moved
to an SSD, although a RAM SSD is recommended. On subsequent uses, the
\INI\ directory is searched for on the internal disk, and then on A and B.
If no directory is found, a new directory will be created on the internal
disk.
Appendix E
Registration
You may use the Shareware Version unregistered free of charge for a period of
up to 30 Days, after which you are required to register. You may copy the
shareware version of the VT100 Emulator, so long as all associated files are
copied. You may not modify any of the files in any way.
Registering the shareware version will entitle you to use Baud rates of up
to 9600 baud and the zoom function.
Upgrading to the full version entitles you to use Baud rates of up to
19200 baud, the zoom function, file transfers, dialing from a file, macros,
Ports B to F, and ALL of the features listed in this document.
Upgrading is only possible at the time of registration. Once a shareware
version has been registered, you cannot upgrade, and will have to purchase
the full version.
To register, upgrade, or purchase the full version, use one of the following
payment methods:
IN GERMANY
Send either Cash or a Eurocheque made payable to 'Psion GmbH' to the
address below, or Fax us your address. Wir liefern per Nachname.
Shareware Registration: 30,- DM Upgrade: 100,- DM Full Version: 130,- DM
IN EUROPE
Send a Eurocheque made payable to 'Psion GmbH' to the address below.
Cash will be accepted in the following currencies: Deutschmarks
Sterling
Shareware Registration: 30,- DM Upgrade: 120,- DM Full Version: 150,- DM
£15 £50 £70
(or in the UK, the equivalent in Marmalade sent to 'Psion GmbH Technical
Department')
(not applicable to Psion PLC, from whom payment will only be accepted in
Modem Cables, part no. 1404 0002)
THE REST OF THE WORLD
Send cash to the address listed below. We accept Deutschmarks, Sterling,
or US Dollars.
Shareware Registration: 30,- DM Upgrade: 150,- DM Full Version: 180,- DM
£15 £60 £80
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And for those in Europe thinking about this method of payment:
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Our address is:
Psion GmbH
Saalburgstr. 157
61350 Bad Homburg
Germany
Support is available under the following numbers:
PSION Hotline +49 6172 9654-28
PSION Mailbox +49 6172 37090
PSION Fax +49 6172 39192
DISCLAIMER
Psion and the Psion Logo are registered trademarks, and Psion Series3,
Psion Series3a, SSD, and Solid State Disk are trademarks of Psion PLC.
All trademarks acknowledged.
Neither the author, nor Psion GmbH, are responsible for any loss of
data which may occur as a result of the use of this program.