Multi-Tech MultiModem ISIHI-2S, Manual

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120 MultiModemISI Hybrid Series, ISIHI-2S
Chapter 7—Service, Warranty, and Technical/BBS
Downloading a File
If you know the file name:
1. From the Main Menu, enter F to access the Files Menu, then enter D.
2. Enter the name of the file you want to download from the BBS.
3. If a password is required, enter the password.
4. Enter Y or N to the automatic logoff question.
5. Select a file transfer protocol by typing the indicated letter, such as Z for Zmodem
(the recommended protocol).
6. If you select Zmodem, the transfer begins automatically. If you select another
protocol, you may have to initiate the transfer yourself. (In most data communication
programs, the PAGE DOWN key initiates the download.)
If you don’t know the file name:
1. From the Main Menu, enter F to access the Files Menu. For a list of file areas, enter
L twice. (If you don’t enter the second L, a list all of the files on the BBS appears.)
2. Mark the file areas you want to examine by entering each file area’s list number and
then press RETURN .
3. Enter L to list all the files in the selected file areas. Enter C to go forward in the file
list. Enter P to go back.
4. Mark one or more files for download by entering M, the list numbers of the files, and
then press RETURN .
5. Enter D. A list of the files you marked appears. Enter E if you want to edit the list.
Otherwise, enter D again to start the download process.
6. Select a file transfer protocol by entering the indicated letter, such as Z for Zmodem
(the recommended protocol).
7. If you select Zmodem, the file transfers automatically. If you select another protocol,
you may have to initiate the transfer yourself. (In MEWTERM and many other
communications programs, the PAGE DOWN key initiates the download.)
8. When the download is complete, enter S to return to the File Menu.
Reading a Message
When you log on, the BBS tells you if you have a personal message (mail). At the prompt
Would you like to read it now?, enter R to read the message. This is the only point
where you can read your mail. You cannot read messages from the Message Menu.
Leaving a Message
The Multi-Tech BBS has no public discussion area. To leave a personal message, select
the Message Menu by entering M at the Main Menu. Enter E, then press RETURN to
select the Sysop conference. Enter the name of the recipient (or
Sysop), the subject, and
the message text. Press ESCAPE to finish. Enter S to save the message and exit. To
abort the message at any point, leave any of the fields blank and press RETURN.
Bulletins
When you log on, the BBS asks if you want to view the bulletin menu. Bulletins are
menu-driven. To read a bulletin, enter its number. You also can access bulletins by
entering B at the Main Menu.