Specifications

Having a Conversation
Once you have connected, any text you enter on the Communication screen
is automatically sent to the receiver.
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The cursor changes from solid to hollow, depending on what tasks are taking
place. When the cursor is solici, generally it means that what you type
appears in the Communication window and is sent to the computer that you
are connected to.
When the cursor is hollow, generally it means what you type is not sent to
the other computer. You could be filling in a dialog box or receiving
information from another computer.
When you have finished communicating, select Hang Up from the Dial menu.
Sending Brief Messages and Files
Besides having a conversation, there are four other ways to send information
to another computer:
• Using Message from the Edit menu for brief messages.
• Sending text that you have copied into the clipboard.
• Sending an ASCII text file to the other computer. An ASCII text file is
- -the samc-as,a_mxt file add are created in Text File Editor;, You
can alsb convert a Word Processing document to an ASCII text file by
exporting it.
• Sending files using XMODEM to send a file or a large amount of
information. XMODEM checks for errors to make sure files arrive
intact.
Sending brief messages
Message in the Edit menu allows you to create brief messages before you are
connected to another computer (before you enter protocol or terminal
settings) or after you are connected.
Message does not check for errors, which is usually not a problem for short
messages.
!_ To send a brief text message:
1. Insert the diskette labelled Communication and click on the File Manager icon
from the Main Menu. Then click on the drive A icon. The contents of the
diskette appea_.
2. Double-click on Communication. The Communication window appears.
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