Reference
Mail
is a messaging system. Messages are created and stored in
files according to whom the messages were written. General
information messages can go into
a
common file, MESSAGES.
Main Menu Functions
Date
is used to change the system date and/or time.
Name
is
used to change the name
of
a data file.
Free
displays the amount of free space (in bytes) on the current
diskette.
Alarm
reminds you of important scheduled events with an audible
signal.
Host
is a telecommunications mode for using DeskMate from a
remote site. Local operation is locked out while a remote terminal
accesses the system.
Password
is
used to assign a password for security reasons.
Select
is
used to define data files for deleting.
Copy
is used to duplicate data files.
Delete
is
used to delete selected data files.
Swap
is used to activate a drive other than Drive A in a 2-drive
system.
Subfunctions
Help
displays helpful reference information for the Main Menu,
the current application, or current mode.
Calculator
is a quick-access function for simple addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations.
Show Alarm
displays Alarm event information.
Alarm On/Off
is used to toggle the alarm on or off.
Phone
is used
to
store, review, and call (with an auto-dial modem)
phone numbers.
Printer
is used to define printer parameters.
Date
is used to change the system date and time without having
to access the Main Menu.
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