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NOTE: The VALUEWARE(tm) VERSION OF EZX-TALK WORKS COMPLETELY BUT ALLOWS
ONLY 2 DIRECTORY ENTRIES. THE FULLY REGISTERED VERSION INCLUDES A 200# DIR.
EZX-Talk is brought to you by:
EZX Corporation
403 NASA Rd. 1 East, Suite 1777
Webster, TX 77598
For more information, call 1-713-338-2238 or EZ-HOST BBS: 1-713-280-8180
Thank you for purchasing EZX-TALK !!!
In order to print the documentation on this disk, makew sure your printer
is on and connected (you'll need at least 30 sheets of paper)
The documentation details license and warranty details.
Formatting is 6 lines per inch, 80 columns).
Place the distribution disk in A drive and type
COPY A:EZX-TALK.DOC PRN <cr> (Enter or Return on some machines.)
Please read over all the documentation before you get started as this may
save you some frustration later.
For your convenience, we have reproduced the essential startup info. here.
*****************************************
Appendix A GETTING STARTED
*****************************************
This chapter details the steps necessary to install the EZX-TALK
system on your computer. Prior to this, you should have installed
the computer equipment, and verified that it is operating properly.
Please refer to your Computer Users Manual, and your modem manual.
*** MAKING A SUBDIRECTORY FOR EZX-TALK
The installation procedures here assume that your computer is
equipped with a hard-disk capable of creating Sub-Directories.
Sub-Directories are sections of the disk that are separated from
other sections, allowing you to organize the information stored there
more efficiently.
You must choose a name for the directory. The most likely name is
obviously EZX-TALK.
At the DOS level (you will see C>) type MD \EZX-TALK. Unless an
error message appears, the directory will be created.
If an error message appears, the directory was probably already
created, and you can proceed to the next step.
*** COPYING FILES TO THE SUBDIRECTORY
This section will explain how to copy the EZX-TALK files to the
directory created in the last step.
The computer has 2 or 3 disk drives with designations of Drive A:
(Drive B:) and Drive C:. Drive C: will always be the hard disk and
the others will be floppy disk drives. You will be copying from a
floppy drive to the hard disk.
Step 1. Put the EZX-TALK distribution diskette into the A: drive
and close the door.
Step 2. At the DOS level (C>) type CD \EZX-TALK.
Step 3. Type COPY A:*.* C:
The disk light on Drive A: will go on and you will see a message
like:
Copying EZXT.COM (EZXT-VLU.COM for Valueware(tm) version.)
Copying EZXTINST.COM
Copying EZX-TALK.CNF
Copying EZX-TALK.KEY
.
.
.
etc., until all the files have been copied.
The copy process has been completed. If no error messages resulted,
all the EZX-TALK files have been placed on your EZX-TALK
SubDirectory.
If an error message did appear, likely causes are:
∙ Drive A: door not closed.
∙ Diskette is blank or the wrong one.
∙ Diskette drive is defective.
∙ Diskette is defective or damaged.
Correct the problem and try again.
*****************************************
Appendix B EZX-TALK CONFIGURATION
*****************************************
The EZX-TALK program comes to ready to run, but first it needs to
know the type of equipment it is running on and other important
parameters.
Make sure that the computer is in the EZX-TALK subdirectory.
At the DOS level, type EZXTINST. This will start the configuration
program.
Press [Enter] to start the question and answer process.
EZX-TALK needs to know the following information. Please fill in the
appropriate spaces before answering the questions.
If you do not know an answer to a question, please ask the Technical
Resource Person at your computer store to help you, refer to your
modem manual, or call EZX.
What type of Monitor do you have:______________________
(Choices are Monochrome or Color*)
What Port is the Modem Connected to**:________________
(Choices are 1 or 2)
Is the top speed of your modem 1200 or 2400 Baud? _____
If your modem is not Hayes compatible, what is the modem
initialization string?*** _____________________________
Does your modem provide for Carrier Detect Signal Checking? _________
* Machines equipped with a color graphics card and composite monitors
should be specified as Monochrome to get the best text. Compaq
Portables should also be specified as monochrome.
** PORT Refers to the serial communications plug at the back of the
computer. These are designated COM 1 and COM 2. As a rule, if you
have both COM 1 and COM 2 installed on your computer, install the
modem into COM1.
*** Special Initialization Strings
If you answer No to question 5 below, you will be prompted to input a
specific initialization code string for your mode. We have found that
although most modems say thay are "Hayes" compatible, the have some
special requirements. So, use the recommended initailization string
found in you modem's user manual. At typical initialization string
for a EasyData(tm) 2400 modem looks like this:
ATQ0X4V0E1M1 (use numeric result codes)
Where the "standard Hayes" initialization string looks like:
ATQV0L1 Again, check your modem manual!
When the configuration program starts, it will ask you questions
similar to questions below. You must respond with the correct
choices or EZX-TALK will not operate properly. Below are examples of
the configuration program prompts and the correct responses.
1. Will EZX-TALK run on a [C]olor or [M]onochrome monitor?
(Correct responses are C or M )
2. Are you running on an IBM AT or Compatible?
(Correct responses are Y or N )
3. What port is the modem in?
(Correct responses are 1 or 2 corresponding to COM 1 or COM 2)
4. Do you have a [1]200 or [2]400 baud modem?
(Correct responses are 1 or 2 )
5. Is it a Hayes compatible modem [Yes] [No]
(must be 100% compatible to say Yes)
6. You will be asked if you want DTR signal checking. If it doesn't work
one way, try the other. (aka Carrier Detect)
7. You will then be prompted for colors if you answered C to #1.
After you have answered the prompts, the program will begin to write
the configuration file EZX-TALK.CNF onto your disk. If you noticed
that one of your responses was incorrect, you may run the EZXTINST
program again. The installation process is complete. The file
EZXTALK.CNF must reside on the same drive and subdirectory as the
EZX-TALK program. A typical EZX-TALK.CNF file follows. It may be
edited with a simple text editor like DOS's EDLIN, or even EZX-WRITE.
MO=CO7146 (Color codes)
PN=1 (Serial Port Number 1 or 2)
ST=1 (Stop bits)
DA=8 (Startup data bits)
PA=N (Startup parity)
BA=1200 (Startup baud rate)
WA=430 (System timing factor - Do not change!)
PR=ATDT (Dial string)
PO=| (Carriage return character)
MI=ATQV0L1 (Modem initialization string. These are the Hayes values.)
DT=45 (Delay time for redial after no carrier or busy)
CD=YES (Carrier detect signal checking.)
If for any reason the EZX-TALK.CNF file is erased or moved, run the
configuration program again.
*********************************
RUNNING EZX-TALK
*********************************
Just type EZXT <enter> (or EZXT-VLU for the Valueware(tm) version)
The moving bar menus and help will guide you.
Have fun.
************* ORDERING INFORMATION *************
Mail Order To: Information/Customer Service:
1-713-338-2238
EZX Corporation VISA/MasterCard/AMEX Orders Only:
P.O. Box 58177-TK21 1-800-US-EASY-X ext. TK21
Webster, TX 77598 USA BBS 713-280-8180 (1200/2400 N,8,1)
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
---------------------------------------------------------------------
___ EZ-FORMS LITE Version E10 Registration........ @ $ 49 ea $ ______
(includes registration, printed manual, 90+
forms, telephone support, and update notices)
___ EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE Ver. 2.1 Registration...... @ $ 89 ea $ ______
(includes registration, printed manual, 100+
forms, telephone support, and update notices)
___ FORMS COMBO PACK: Over 230 additional user... @ $ 99 set $ ______
modifiable forms for EZFL or EZFX.
Only $79 with purchase.
___ EZX-TALK Ver. 2.1: Quick and easy modem.... @ $ 49 ea. $ ______
************ based communications!
Only $29 with EZFL or EZFX.
___ EZX-WRITE, EZ-SPREADSHEET, EZX-BASE.........@ $ 49 ea. $ ______
* Registration is for each computer or workstation on which EZX-
TALK, EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE, EZ-SPREADSHEET, etc. will be used.
Subtotal ______
PACKAGING AND HANDLING: Add $5 in the USA-48.
(Add $10 for 2nd business day, or $20 for next day, USA-48)
(AK, HI, PR, VI, Canada, add $10. $20 all other foreign) ______
(3.5 inch diskettes, add $5.00 per copy, $10 EZFX) ______
(Texas residents please add 8% sales tax) Tax ______
Total $ ______
Payment by:( ) Check ( ) MC ( ) VISA ( ) AM EXP ( ) PO #______
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
: ____________________________________________________________
: ____________________________________________________________
Day Phone: _________________________ Eve: ___________________________
CARD #: __________________________________ EXP DATE _________________
Signature of Card Holder Only: ______________________________________
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER AND PROMPT PAYMENT.
All pricing, terms, conditions subject to change without notice.
Texas addresses must add 8% sales tax.