Getting Ready To Communicate - Brother GeoBook NB-60 Getting Started Manual

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Reset the counters
every timeyou
starta
comrnunication
session.
Otherwise, the
error count for the
current session is
added to that of the
last session.
t
I_ To reset the counters to zero errors:
1. Click on Reset Counters. The counters are all reset to zero values.
2. Click on Close to close the dialog box.
Getting Ready to Communicate
You can use the Communication window to exchange messages with another
modem. Before communicating, set the protocol and terminal settings (see
the following instructions).
Once connected, anything you type is sent to the other computer. The
messages sent to you also appear in the Communication window.
Choosing the protocol settings
Always turn off call
waiting when using
the phone line to
communicate wj_
-another computer.
Consult your local
telephone company.
Protocol allows ordedy exchange of information between two modems.
Protocol settings tell your modem such things as the phone type.
Call to find out what pro,.ocol settings the other computer is using. Your
- protocol _ngs m_-h_atc_-the protocol settings of the other compute_
_-l_ To select the protocol settings for the current session:
1. Insert the diskette labelled Communication and click on File Manager from
the Main Menu; then click on the drive A icon. The contents of the diskette
appear.
2. Double-click on Communication. The Communication window appears.
3. Select Protocol from the Options menu. Fill in the following:
• Baud Rate. The baud rate is the" rate of speed your modem sends
and receives information. If you are using a 33,600 bps modem,
select 38400 baud. If you are using a 14,400 bps modem, select
19200.
• Parity. Parity checks errors in sending information. The most
common setting is None.
• Word Length. Word Length is the number of bits that form a
character. The most common setting is 8.
• Stop Bits. Stop bits help a computer figure out when to send or
receive a character. The most common setting is 1.
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