Multi-Tech Systems MTA128ST-USB - Manual (Page 72)

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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. Answer Y or N to the automatic logoff question.
5. Select a file transfer protocol by entering 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 datacomm programs,
the PAGE DOWN key initiates the download.)
7. When the download is complete, press ENTER to return to the File Menu.
8. To exit the BBS, type G and press ENTER.
If you don’t know the file name
1. From the Main Menu, type F to access the Files Menu. For a list of file areas, type L
twice. (If you don’t type the second L, a list of all of the files on the BBS displays.)
2. Mark the file areas you would like to examine by typing each file area’s list number
and a RETURN.
3. Enter L to list all the files in the selected file areas. Enter C to go forward in the file
list and P to go back.
4. Mark one or more files for download by entering M, the list numbers of the files, and
a RETURN.
5. Enter D. A list of the files you marked displays. 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 typing 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, PAGE DOWN initiates the download.)
8. When download completes, press ENTER to return to the File Menu.
9. To exit the BBS, type G and press ENTER.
Reading a Message
When you log on, the BBS tells you if you have a 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 since 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
Message Menu by entering M at the Main Menu. Enter E and 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. Type 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.