User Manual

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 Convert Data: This allows the user to convert old tapdata.dbf files. WARNING:
converting data while current data exists will overwrite all existing data for any
phone ID that matches.
 Print Reports: This feature is not implemented at this time. All users can print
reports.
 Change Own Password: Allows the user to change his own password.
C. Poller
Defaults are set for the modem included with Talk-A-Lert. If you are using a different
modem, you may have to change some of these settings. In addition, please note that
there must always be an ID 0, which is the default poller ID. To add an additional
Poller ID, select <add> from the drop down menu.
 Auto Start Poller: When the system boots the poller will automatically start up.
 Modem Name: This is only for the user to know what modem is being used. It has
no bearing on the operation of the poller.
 Modem Speed: 1200—Do not change.
 Modem Port: Which COM port the modem is connected to. (D=2)
 Alert WAV File: If this file exists it will be played when a phone does not poll
successfully. If you want a different sound, replace this sound file with your own.