Commodore VICMODEM VIC-20 - Page 11

GLOSSARY
The following is a brief
explanation of
a
few of the words used
in
this manual.
1
.
Answer/Originate
—
This
function refers to the switch on the
side of the VICMODEM
and allows your computer to initiate
communications or
receive
data
when another VIC
or other
computer
connects
to you.
Youwlll use orig
inate
mode
when signing onto the
Commodore Information Network.
2. BPS (Baud Rate)
—
This is the speed in which data
is
transmitted
over
a
communications line. Your VICMODEM
operates in the range to 300
BPS
(0
-
300 Baud).
3. Full Duplex
—
A full
duplex mode is one in
which two-way
communications is
accomplished by using
two communications
lines, one
going in each direction.
4. Information
Utilities
—
Providers
of information services like
"The
Source" and "CompuServe".
Information can be obtained
(for an
hourly connect fee) from the providers through
your
computer. The information you
can obtain ranges from
games,
consumer information to an
electronic
encyclopedia, stock
quotes
and news reports.
5. Modem
—
A
modem is your key to accessing
the world of
telecomputing. It is a data
transmission device
that converts
computer "talk" into
a
form that can be
carried over the phone
lines.
6. X/ON and X/OFF
—
These commands
allow
you to
stop and
start the flow of the data
transmission on your screen.
C
ontrol Q
and COntro
^S_a
re *hf» traditional. r.ommanfte for X/QN-and
X/OFFT
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