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Instructions for accessing CSO Power Tools Online
(Updated September 21, 1992)
CSO Power Tools Online is available to worldwide HP internal users by
connecting to the CSO Internet Server through HP Internet. The Online
system offers the advantage of instantaneous updates (the CD-ROM is only
updated monthly).
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BASICS
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IP address: 15.9.91.178
System name: hpcuppb
Share name: field
Password: (none)
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SETTING UP PC ACCESS
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These instructions assume you are going to access the CSO Power Tools
Online Internet server from a PC that is connected to the HP Internet
using LM/X (LanManager client software). If you are not familiar with
networks, have your local networking expert help you with these
instructions.
To TEMPORARILY add this system name to your configuration:
1. Using "ADDNAME," type the following command from the MS-DOS prompt
on your PC (the example assumes you are at your "C:>" prompt):
C:>addname hpcuppb 15.9.91.178 <ENTER>
2. The system should respond with the message: "Added name HPCUPPB
successfully."
To PERMANENTLY add this system name to your configuration:
1. Using "INETNAME," add the following information into the
appropriate fields:
SERVER/COMPUTER NAME: HPCUPPB
IP ADDRESS: 015 009 091 178
TYPE OF SERVER: LM Server
2. Remember to reboot your system to permanently add this
configuration.
WORKSTATION ACCESS
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Currently, there is no user interface designed specifically to access
the CSO Internet server files through a UNIX Workstation.
It is possible to use the Document Management System (DMS) interface on
a workstation equipped with SoftPC, if you mount the system disk
directly to your workstation. However, this requires considerable
setup, and the resulting interface will operate very slowly.
Additionally, a UNIX Workstation can also use FTP for direct file copies
within UNIX. The disadvantage of this method is that there is no way to
preview or select files before copying them.
Using DMS on a PC is the preferred method of access.
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STARTING
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Let's assume that you are going to designate this particular network
drive as "R:>" on your PC. (Be sure that you are not already using
"R:>" for something else.)
1. From MS-DOS, type the following command (the example assumes you
are at your "C:>" prompt):
C:>net use r: \\hpcuppb\field <ENTER>
2. (NOTE: There is no password required for this net use command)
3. The system should respond with the message "Command completed
successfully." If you get any other message, check with your
networking specialist to see what went wrong. (One possible reason
for error is that you have not designated "LASTDRIVE=Z" in your PC
system configuration.
It is highly recommended that you exit Windows, NewWave, or any other
shell you may be using before you proceed further in logging on to CSO
Power Tools.
4. Let's assume that you have designated your networking drive as "R."
Within MS-DOS, change to that drive.
C:>r: <ENTER>
R:>
5. Type the command "start", then press the <ENTER> key.
R:>start <ENTER>
6. The system will prompt you for the letter of your Power Tools
drive. In the above example, you would type the letter "r." Note
that you do not need to press the <ENTER> key after typing your
drive letter.
7. After a few seconds, you should now see the welcome screen for
"Document Management System." A "DMS Main Message" screen gives
you any important messages, such as new content or update
information. Use the cursor keys to view this message. When you
have finished, press <ENTER> or <F8> ("Continue Program") to
continue.
8. You will be in the Power Tools main menu.
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TESTING
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Perform the following test to see if your system is functioning
properly.
1. You should now see a menu of various sales tools. A purple bar at
the top says "HP CSO Power Tools." Using the cursor keys, move the
turquoise bar to the line that says "Text: Help for Using Power
Tools."
2. Press <ENTER>. After a few seconds, you should see text on your
screen.
3. Press <ESC> to stop viewing the text. To exit completely from
Power Tools, press <F8>.
If you do not see text on your screen, or if you get the error message
"Program load failure!" it probably means that your current environment
in MS-DOS is not large enough.
If you are running on top of MS Windows or HP NewWave, exit those
programs and try again.
To enlarge your environment, edit your CONFIG.SYS file to add or modify
the SHELL command:
SHELL=command.com /e:1024 /p
The number after "/e:" sets the size of your environment. Try 256, 512,
or 1024 until you are obtain a setting that works. If you continue to
have problems, consult your local MS-DOS expert to help you with your PC
system configuration.
When you can see the "Help" text, your system is functioning properly.
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ENDING
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It is recommended that you disconnect from the CSO Power Tools Internet
Server when you are not using it, because there are a limited number of
access ports available for all users.
Simply exiting from Power Tools by pressing <F8> will not disconnect you
from the server. From within MS-DOS, type the following command from
any drive other than the Power Tools drive letter:
C:>net use r: /d
(If your Power Tools drive is another letter besides "R:", use that
letter instead.) The system should respond with the message "Command
completed successfully."
Turning off your PC will accomplish the same thing as typing the above
"net use" command.
To re-connect to Power Tools, simply type a full "net use" command as
explained at the beginning of these instructions.
NOTE: Power Tools automatically performs this disconnection procedure
every Sunday morning at 1:00 am PST. Even if you do not
disconnect from Power Tools, you will have to re-enter a "net use"
command at the beginning of the week.
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Full instructions for using the DMS user interface and navigating
through Power Tools are available from the main menu, or by pressing
<F7> ("Help") from any Power Tools menu.
For additional help, call telnet/408-447-1448 or send an HP Desk message
to Power TOOLS/HP6650/AF.
(End of instructions)