2400/9600 BPS Faxmodem (250-3027) Software Faxback Doc. # 4875 MTEZ Data Communications Software with P & E + Expressfax: If you have never used a modem or a telecommunications package before, then you are in luck. First, MTEZ was designed to remove the installation and setup "headaches" which are sometimes found when using modems and telecommunications software. Then, MTEZ lets you do highly sophisticated telecommunications tasks in an easy to learn and use method. MTEZ has a 200 entry dialing directory with an easy to use auto-logon facility. There are two user interfaces - a menu system, and a keystroke interface. A complete VT102 terminal emulation is built into the package, along with XMODEM, YMODEM, YMODEM-G and YMODEM Batch file transfer protocols. As you can see, MTEZ comes complete with most of the tools that a telecommunications user will need. If you have more specialized needs, you can choose from a variety of additional products which are specifically designed for MTEZ. Options Add-Ons: MTEZ is the hub of a modular communications system. You can enhance the performance and capabilities of MTEZ with several "Add-Ons" (optional prog- ram modules). There are currently four Add-Ons available for MTEZ. A brief explanation follows. A more complete explanation can be found in the manuals associated with each of the Add-On modules. Contact the MTEZ/WordPerfect sales department at 800-321-4566 for current, up-to-date Add-On information and availability. Protocol and Emulation Add-Ons: This set of additional telecommunications tools enable you to "emulate" a series of different terminal types, and gives you a series of specialty file transfer protocols. The emulations add themselves to the existing internal terminal emulations, and are selected from the same menu as the original emulations. The file transfer protocols add themselves to the bottom of the list of internal file transfer protocols, and can be selected from the same menu as the original protocols. The Protocol and Emulation Add-Ons module has the following terminal emulations: Wyse 50/Televideo 912/Televideo 920/Televideo 925/Dec VT52/CompuServe/ VIDTEX/Wang/IBM 3270 emulations via the 7171 or 3708 protocol converter. The Protocol and Emulation Add-Ons module includes the following file transfer protocols: ZMODEM with recovery/CompuServe BPLUS/ Kermit Client mode. Also included are a full screen text editor/viewer, and a keyboard re-mapping editor. The text editor allows you to easily pre-edit messages for uploading to information services. The keyboard editor allows you to customize terminal emulations to your specifications. Script Language Add-On: Adds a powerful "Script" language the MTEZ allowing you to automate entire on-line sessions. Pre-written scripts are supplied for most major on-line services like CompuServe, BIX and MCI Mail (to name a few). MNP Module Add-On: Allows you to add the power of MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol) levels 2, 4, and 5 to your non-MNP modem. MNP is a sophisticated error checking protocol, developed by MicroCom, Incorporated, for use in modems. MTEZ has taken MNP (that is normally found in a modem) and placed it in your computer's memory. This translates into cost savings to you as you do not need to replace your current modem to enjoy the benefits of MNP error correction and data compression (up to 4800 bps from a standard 2400 bps modem). Cellular Module Add-On: Allows you to add the power of MNP (Micronam Networking Protocol) levels 2, 4, and 5 to your non-MNP laptop modem. Specifically designed for use in the cellular communications area. allows you to talk error free from your cellular laptop computer even through handoffs and radio interference. Installation: To install MTEZ onto your hard disk, simply execute the following procedure. For this example, we will assume the MTEZ distribution diskette is in drive A: and you are installing MTEZ onto drive C:. At the C> prompt type: A:Install press During the installation procedure you will be asked for the drive path where to install MTEZ. The installation procedure copies the MTEZ files into a directory named \MTEZ and creates a SEND and RECV directories for file transfers. Environment Variable: DOS environment variables can be pre-set to allow MTEZ to better utilize the equipment in your computer. The MTEZ program directory can be specified by setting the MTEZ=DOS environment variable. See your DOS manual for more information on DOS environment variables. Type: SET MTEZ=C:\MTEZ MTEZ makes use of temporary files to complete various tasks during normal operation. If you have a RAM disk, or some other fast drive, you can specify where MTEZ should create these files by entering the following: Type: SET TMP=C:\MTEZ Starting the Program: You should have already installed MTEZ onto a working drive. If not, return to the section on Installation. To execute MTEZ, from either a floppy or hard drive: Type: \MTE\MTEZ Type: CD \MTEZ Type: MTEZ Note: You need not be in the \MTEZ directory to execute MTEZ. MTEZ will automatically look in the \MTEZ directory (or the MTEZ=directory), on the current drive, for its support and configuration files. Command Line Switches: Several options of MTEZ can be specified at the DOS command line. For a complete list of the available command line switches, enter the following command: Type: MTEZ ? The status line continually informs you of keys and options which are either available or currently on during a session of MTEZ. If Help of the Menu System is available, the left side of the line will display "" or "" accordingly. The next section for the status line informs you about options that are currently in effect within MTEZ. the first area tells you whether you are currently on an Error Corrected (EC) link, either from an Error Correcting Modem, or from the optional MNP Add-On. If you are not currently connected with another modem then this area will say OffLine. If you are connected without EC in effect, it will say OnLine. Log is displayed when the current session is being "logged" to disk. During a log, any characters displayed on your screen are also saved to disk. (Toggled by pressing ). Ptr notifies you when screen output is being sent to the printer. (Toggled by pressing ). If either the Log or Ptr options are not selected, these areas will be blank. FDX is displayed while you are in full duplex mode. Full duplex is when characters are not echoed by the host computer. HDX is displayed while you are in half duplex mode. Half duplex is when characters are echoed by your terminal. (Toggled by pressing ). Next is the ) Carriage Return) or (Newline) settings. (Toggled by pressing ). Menu System: MTEZ can be operated through two separate user interfaces. There are the sequences, and the MTEZ Menu System. By press Alt+/ you are placed in the Menu System. You can move around the Menu System by pressing the right or left arrow keys. Pressing will then begin the selected procedure. You may also press the highlighted letter of a procedure name. If you use this method, you need not press to execute the procedure. Note: Setting the Menu System option to "NO" in the General Setup Menu will disable the Menu System after the completion of a call, or upon entry to MTEZ. If the Menu System is disabled, then the Alt sequences must be used. A complete list of Alt keys is available by selecting ?Help or by pressing from the Terminal Mode. Available Keystrokes: Keys: If you do not choose to use the MTEZ Menu System while in the terminal mode, you can press Alt+[right arrow] to enter the menu system. Otherwise, you must continue to use the Alt keys listed in the Alt+A screen to move through- out MTEZ. Action Keys: Action keys are always highlighted and are always visible whenever they are allowed. Action keys include the right, left, up and down arrow keys. If there is a long horizontal bar on a menu, it can be moved up or down by using the up and down arrow keys. Below is a list of keys that function during the editing of a field: Accept the field and continue. Delete the character to the left of the cursor and move one space to the left. Delete the character at the cursor. The cursor does not move. Move the cursor to the beginning of the edit field. Move the cursor to the end of the edit field. Clear the entire edit field. Clear the edit field from the cursor to the end of the field. [-->] Move the cursor one space to the right. [<--] Move the cursor one space to the left. Special Symbols: There are several characters with special meanings. These characters are interpreted (as shown below) in the Keyboard Macros and Auto Logon functions. ^ (caret) Converts the net character to a control character. Ex: ^M would be converted to a Ctrl-M (carriage return). Use two ^'s if a ^ is to be inserted in the text. ! (exclaim) Inserts a carriage return (ASCII 13). Use two !'s if a ! is to be inserted. ~ (tilde) Inserts a 1/2 second wait. | (pipe) Inserts an ESC (ASCII 27). Use two |'s if a | is to be inserted. Parameter Settings: The Parameter Settings menu is where you can select the current communications settings. Press Alt+P, or select Change/Parameters, from the Menu System will bring up the Parameters Settings Screen. Note: The communications settings are normally set in the Dialing directory for each entry called. They are available here for use during a Manual Dial, or adjusting the settings after a connection has been established. Port: Your modem could be on one of several asynchronous communications ports. you will have to check and determine which com port your modem is hooked up to. Usually, an internal modem would be COM2:, otherwise it could be COM1:, COM3:, or COM4:. If you need to change the communications port, simply press when the cursor is positioned on the "Port" field. If you are using a non-standard com port, you must use the PORTUTIL program supplied on your MTEZ distribution diskette. Baud Rate: The maximum speed at which a modem "talks" to other modems is set by the baud rate. Modems, generally, can talk at various speeds. You will have to determine the maximum speed for your modem and use [SPACE] to select the correct baud rate. Parity: Parity is an old idea in computers. Parity is normally set to "N" (or NONE), but some services, such as CompuServe, expect you to have "E" (EVEN) parity. While you are changing the parity setting, the word length is automatically changed to a valid setting. Word Length: The word length is related to the parity. Again, noticing when a word length other than eight is called for is the only thing you really have to do. Simply match your computer's parity and word length to the computer that you are trying to call. If you are not told otherwise, assume that eight bits, no parity is the correct setting. Stopbits: You are on a computer terminal, leave the stopbits setting at ONE, by sett- ing it to TWO, you would actually waste connection time. General Setup Menu: The General Setup Menu allow you to preset certain default features in MTEZ. You enter the General Setup Menu by press Alt+S, or by selecting Change/ Setup from the Menu System. Modem Type: Your Modem Type is selected from a list of modems which are displayed by pressing F2. Additional pages of modem names can be displayed by pressing or . You can use the cursor keys to move the cursor onto the manufacturers name for your modem, and press to accept. Note: IF the modem you own is not listed, try the Generic Compatible 2400 or 1200 selections. By selecting the correct Modem Type , MTEZ will automatically set the cor- rect modem options for proper usage with MTEZ. User Setup: The User Setup string is usually left blank. This Hayes Command string is used to change settings which are end user preferences. All settings which are needed to control the modem will be set when the Modem Type is chosen. Some possible modem features which would be set by this field would be: Modem speaker volume, CCITT or BELL connection. See your modem manual for the specific command systax. Dial Method: This is used to specify the correct dialing method for your telephone system. If your phone system can use touch tones, you should specify Tone. If your phone system can only use the pulse dialing method, then change this option to Pulse. Redial Delay: Specifies the number of seconds to wait between redials. If no value is entered, no redial will be performed. Speaker: Allows you to specify the speaker setting. This setting can vary from "On Until Connect" to "Always Off". (dtc-07/28/93) (smm 08/25/93)