NEC PC-8201A - Page 164

Chapter 8
f.5/TERM
FUNCTION:
This command switches the PC-8201 from the TELCOM mode into
the TERM mode, and preparations should be made to open tne
communication line.
DESCRIPTION:
To use the PC-8201 as a terminal using the RS-232C line, the user
must set or confirm the data transmission format after the TELCOM
has been activated. Input the f.5 Function Key or input the word
"TERM" and press (jj) to execute the TERM command. Be
certain that the PC-8201 is in proper configuration for data
transmission after execution of the TERM command.
There are six commands available in the TERM mode. Once in the
TERM mode, each command is respectively assigned to a function
key and input of the command is executed by pressing that function
key:
1 PREVIOUS
2 HALF/FULL
3 ECHO
4 UPLOAD
5 DOWNLOAD
10 BYE
The f.6, f.7, f.8, and f.9 Function Keys are not used in the TERM
mode.
PRECAUTIONS:
In TERM mode, if data is not accepted for any reason, then a
checked pattern is substituted for the characters displayed. The
communication format is probably in error if numerous checked
patterns appear on the screen. In such a case, return to TELCOM
mode and confirm the designated format.
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