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- Manual for WIZ-LINK Ver 3.1
-
- The WIZ may be used like an ordinary communications program for
- accessing and transferring files to another system or BBS
- (bulletin board). When the WIZ is talking to another WIZ one can
- access some unique features. All of the functions can be viewed
- from within the WIZ by hitting the HOME key. However, the help
- screen is limited so many users will find this document of value.
-
- Moving files from one computer to another is referred to
- as UPLOADING and DOWNLOADING. When you SEND a file to another
- computer you are UPLOADING. When you receive a file you are
- DOWNLOADING.
-
- Using the WIZ
-
- If you are using the WIZ on floppys you must make a
- bootable disk (use FORMAT B:/S) and transfer WIZ.EXE to it.
- From the DOS prompt type WIZ. After the Copyright screen
- you are asked for the communications port that WIZ will use,
- either COM1 or COM2.
- The next step is to choose the data drive. This is the
- drive from which, or to which, you will be sending or receiving
- data. You must append the colon to the drive name A: B: etc.
- You may now choose the baud rate. If you are connected
- directly from serial port to serial port use the highest rate
- that is reliable. Normally the default (19,200) will be
- acceptable. Some computers will not work past 9600 baud while
- others may work fine at maximum speed. If you are using a modem
- for communications over telephone lines you must choose the baud
- rate compatible with your modem.
-
- TRANSFERRING FILES FROM ONE WIZ TO ANOTHER WIZ
-
- If you are directly connected via serial ports you are
- ready to move files either way. The first test is to type on one
- keyboard and see if it is displayed on the other screen. If the
- computers do not echo whatever is typed on the other you should
- check that you are plugged into the correct COM port. If all is
- well you are ready to data/file transfers from the keyboard of
- either computer. An example is in order:
- 1. You want to transfer your WordStar program from the
- \WS sub-directory on the source computer to drive B: on your
- remote. The first thing is to check the free space on the remote
- by pressing the ALTERNATE key and Function key 9 (ALT F9) at the
- same time. You may place the remote into drive B: by hitting ALT A
- then B:. If all is well, from the source, hit PgUP. You may
- choose a single file or a batch. In this case you choose BATCH
- by entering a 1 + C/R (Enter/Return). You will be asked for the
- batch you want. This operates like your DOS wild cards. In this
- case we want all the files on the \WS sub-directory so type *.*
- (if you only wanted files with an extension of TXT you would
- request *.TXT). The file names will appear with the total number
- of bytes to be transferred. To continue enter a 1. The rest is
- entirely automatic. Sit back and watch WIZ do it's thing.
-
- You could have done exactly the same thing from the
- keyboard of the remote by hitting ALT F8. The only difference is
- the way wildcards are handled. When sending a batch from the
- source using PgUp the regular DOS wildcards apply (? and * are
- acceptable). When you are operating the remote and requesting a
- batch from the source do not use ? or *. To get all the files
- you simply hit return at the prompt. To get files with a TXT
- extension enter .TXT. WIZ looks at all the files and gives you
- any that contain the exact sequence you requested. RE will get
- RESTORE.COM as well as SHARE.COM as the sequence RE is in both
- files.
- If you get frequent errors (Short block,Checksum error,
- etc.) lower the baud rate and begin again.
- If you have WIZ at only one end you should hit the RIGHT
- ARROW to place WIZ in the local mode. This disables the
- automated features, many of which can be controlled from the
- remote computer.
-
- THE FEATURES OF WIZ
-
- Most of the functions are executed by a combination of the ALT
- key and another. ALT F1 means: Depress the ALT key and, while it
- is depressed, hit Function Key 1.
-
- ALT F1
- This is a very powerful function. You may leave the WIZ
- and execute almost any DOS program (1-2-3, DBASE, etc.), and,
- when finished, return to the WIZ by entering EXIT from the DOS
- prompt.
-
- ALT F2
- This allows one to change baud rates at any time.
-
- ALT F3
- Toggles between 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and NO PARITY to 7
- data bits, 1 stop bit, and EVEN PARITY. Most applications will
- use 8-N-1 which is the default.
-
- ALT F4
- Execute only one DOS command and return immediately to the
- WIZ. This command is similar to ALT F1 except that you are
- returned to the WIZ after the command you enter is finished.
-
- ALT F5
- Allows you to change sub-directories locally. Same as the
- DOS command CHDIR/CD.
-
- ALT F6
- Create or modify function keys when pressed alone. Useful
- to store the telephone numbers of other computers you may call.
- If you use a Hayes compatible modem you can have the modem do the
- dialing. The command ATDT3057478329 will instruct the computer
- to dial the PC Systems BBS using tone dialing. You may add a '
- to the end and insert a remark that will be ignored by the
- modem. eg. ATDT3057478329 ' PC Systems BBS could be placed
- in #1. Then, when you hit F1, the call will be placed.
-
- ALT F7
- Re-enables password protection on the remote. Always use
- this command just prior to disconnecting from the remote to
- insure the privacy of the system.
-
- ALT F8
- This is the command to request files from the remote.
-
- ALT F9
- Get the free space on the default drive of the remote.
-
- ALT F10
- Get a directory of all the files on the current directory
- of the remote.
-
- ALT A
- Add or delete users and their passwords.
-
- ALT C
- Toggles whether your computer sends a linefeed with every
- carriage return. Condition shown on status line.
-
- ALT D
- Change local data drive.
-
- ALT E
- Toggles whether characters entered locally are echoed to
- the screen. When communicating with many BBS's this should be
- off or you will get double characters when you type.
-
- ALT F
- Toggles the capture of incoming data to a file named
- CAPTURE.WIZ. Very useful if you want to record what appears on
- your screen.
-
- ALT H
- Hangs up the phone if you use a Hayes compatible modem.
-
- ALT I
- Shows how to make your own cable to direct connect from
- one serial port to another (RS-232 to RS-232).
-
- ALT J
- Change COM ports on local computer.
-
- ALT K
- This is a three in one command. All action takes place on
- the remote (provided the remote is running the WIZ). You may
- KILL a file on the remote by typing the file name. You may
- change to another sub-directory on the remote by typing \NAME
- You may change the CURRENT drive on the remote by giving the
- drive name (A: B: C: etc.).
-
- ALT L
- Shows a condensed list of the files on your CURRENT drive.
-
- ALT P
- Allows one to remotely change the MASTER's password on the
- remote. Only the MASTER's password can be changed remotely.
- Useful is you think your security has been breached.
-
- Hey there, you have some mail!
-
- These four features allow one to leave messages that will
- be picked up by the remote or base computer. eg. You call your
- office from PARIS at 8AM Paris time. No one is in your office.
- You simply leave a message that they will get when they come in.
- The WIZ must be at both ends for this feature.
-
- ALT R
- Get any messages that have been left for you. If there
- are any, you will be advised when you first sign on.
-
- ALT S
- Sends a message you create to the REMOTE. The status line
- on the REMOTE will show MSG if there are any.
-
- ALT T
- Leave a message for the remote to retrieve the next time
- he checks in.
-
- ALT Y
- If your status line shows MSG you have one or more
- messages. ALT Y retrieves them.
-
- All messages are dated and time stamped.
-
- ALT V
- You may wish to change this timing factor to fine tune the
- WIZ to your computer. Usually this is not needed. The WIZ knows
- the clock speed of the computer on which it is running.
-
- ALT Z
- A commercial from PC Systems. We are quite different from
- the rest of the industry.
-
- UP ARROW
- The WIZ keeps a log of all callers (provided you enabled
- password protection). The UP ARROW allows one to see the log of
- all callers and when they called. Useful when many will use the
- WIZ. You may have 20 salesmen on the road with instructions to
- check in each day. The UP ARROW will disclose who checked in,
- and when.
-
- DOWN ARROW
- Gives you the log of the remote, provided you are
- connected of course.
-
- LEFT ARROW
- Toggles WIZ mode with password protection and BBS. WIZ
- refers to the mode where you will leave your computer to await a
- call.
-
- RIGHT ARROW
- Toggles WIZ and BBS without password protection.
- One MUST be in the WIZ mode when connected to another
- computer running WIZ else the automated functions
- will not work.
- When connected to a computer running other communications
- programs, one MUST be in BBS mode or strange things will
- happen...none of which are good!
-
- The PASSWORD file.
-
- The first time you run the WIZ it creates a password file with
- only one entry. It is named PW.WIZ. It contains the following:
-
- MASTER,1111
- One may add users using ALT A on the local machine.
-
- You may register your WIZ with PC Systems, 3705 Shares Pl. #6,
- West Palm Beach, Fl 33404. We will advise you of any super-
- awesome additions we make. Your comments would be appreciated.
- Registration will place you on our mailing list for our flyer
- that has the best bargains in the industry.
-
- While in the WIZ you can get help by hitting the HOME key.