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AA-OY84A-XV

Using the Mini-Exchange
MSTM_DOS
Version 2.11
Operating System

digital equipment corporation

First Printing, October 1984
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1984. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents

Preface

Intended Reader v
Guide Organization vi
Conventions Used vi

Chapter 1. Introducing the Mini-Exchange

1-1

Chapter 2. Connecting Devices to the
Mini-Exchange 2-1
Connecting Rainbow Computers to the Mini-Exchange
Connecting Printers to the Mini-Exchange 2-3
Connecting a Modem to the Mini-Exchange 2-3
What Cables to Use 2-4

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iii

Contents

Chapter 3. Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange
Before Using the Mini-Exchange 3- 1
Printing Through the Rainbow COMM Connector 3-2
Communicating Through the Rainbow COMM Connector
Using the Rainbow EXT COMM B Connector 3-8

Chapter 4. Mini-Exchange Commands

4-1

XATTACH 4-2
XDETACH 4-4
XMODE 4-5

Chapter 5. Messages

5-1

Appendix A. Getting Help

A-1

Index 1-1
Figures
Figure 1-1. The Mini-Exchange 1-1
Figure 2-1. Mini-Exchange Ports 1 through 8

Screens
Screen 4-1. XA TT ACH Screen 4-3
Screen 4-2. XMODE Screen 4-6

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3-5

3-1

Preface
This guide explains how to install and use the Mini-Exchange with your
Rainbow computer and the MS-DOS Version 2.11 operating system.

Intended Reader
Experienced Rainbow computer users can learn how to install and use the
Mini-Exchange by reading this guide.
Before you read this guide you must:
1. Have installed and tested your Rainbow computer according to the
instructions in your Rainbow Installation Guide.

2. Read the Rainbow MS-DOS Version 2.11 Getting Started, which
describes:
•

How to use the MS-DOS operating system.

•

How to make a copy of your operating system diskette.

3. Read Digital's Personal Computers Installation/Owner's Manual
Mini-Exchange System.

Preface

Guide Organization
Chapter 1

Describes the Mini-Exchange.

Chapter 2

Tells you how to connect Rainbow computers to the MiniExchange.

Chapter 3

Explains how to get started with the Mini-Exchange and
gives you three sample tasks.

Chapter 4

Explains the Mini-Exchange commands.

Chapter 5

Lists the messages you can see when you use the MiniExchange.

Appendix A

Lists the DIGITAL Customer Help Line phone numbers in
case you need help.

Conventions Used
Follow the conventions listed below whiTe using this guide.
• In examples of dialog between you and the computer, what the computer displays on the screen is shown in black. The characters you
type from the keyboard are shown in color.
• You can type these characters in either lowercase or uppercase characters. Use the Shift or Lock key to enable uppercase characters.
• When this guide uses the word "port," it is referring to the MiniExchange connectors. When this guide uses the word "connector," it
is referring to the Rainbow computer connectors.
• The Rainbow computer EXT COMMB connector is referred to in this
guide as the XCOMM connector.

1
Introducing the Mini-Exchange
The Mini-Exchange allows your Rainbow computer and other Rainbow computers to share devices such as printers, plotters, and modems. You can
connect a total of eight devices, including other Rainbow computers, to the
Mini-Exchange.
Using a modem can expand your Mini-Exchange system to include a remote
Rainbow computer, a remote host computer, or even another MiniExchange system.
To use the devices, use the Mini-Exchange commands that are stored on
the MS-DOS Version 2.11 operating system diskette. This diskette is contained in this kit.

Figure 1-1. The Mini-Exchange

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2
Connecting Devices to the
Mini-Exchange
This chapter explains how to connect Rainbow computers, printers, and
modems to your Mini-Exchange. There is also a list of the cables to use.
The back of the Mini-Exchange unit has eight ports where you plug in the
cables from the devices.

Figure 2-1. Mini-Exchange ports 1 through 8.

2-1

Connecting Devices to the Mini-Exchange

Connecting Rainbow Computers
to the Mini-Exchange
You can connect a Rainbow computer to the Mini-Exchange through a cable
from the Rainbow computer's communications connector. This is labeled
COMM on the back of the Rainbow computer system unit. If you have the
Extended Communications option installed in your Rainbow computer, then
you have a second communications connector available to use. This is
labeled EXT COMM B on the back of the Rainbow system unit and is
referred to as XCOMM in this guide.
Connect the COMM and XCOMM connectors in the same way. Use a standard communications cable (BCC04) from the Rainbow computer to any
Mini-Exchange port.
Do not connect the Mini-Exchange to the Rainbow computer's PRINTER
connector. If you want to use a printer through the Mini-Exchange, you
must connect the Mini-Exchange to the COMM and/or the XCOMM connectors. There are two situations where you will need to connect your
printer directly to the PRINTER connector:
1. When the program you are using for printing does not have output
which can be redirected.

2. When a program you are using for communications also needs to print
at the same time.

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Connecting Devices to the Mini-Exchange

connecting Printers to the Mini-Exchange
You can connect printers and other devices which act as "Data Terminal
Equipment" (DTE) to any port on the Mini-Exchange. Follow these
instructions:
1. To connect DIGITAL printers (such as the LA50, LAIOO, and LQP02)
to the Mini-Exchange, use a standard communications cable (BCC04).

2. To connect other devices, you may need to use an adapter cable
(BC22H) with the communications cable (BCC04). Check the device's
cable to determine if it needs the adapter cable.

Connecting a Modem to the Mini-Exchange
You can connect a modem or any other "Data Communications Equipment"
(DCE) to any port on the Mini-Exchange. Follow these instructions:
1. If you are using a DIGITAL DF03 (or DF02) modem, you must connect it to Mini-Exchange port 8. Port 8 is the only port that supports
the auto-answer and speed-select modem features. Use a standard
communications cable (BCC04) from the DF03 (or DF02) modem to
the adapter cable (BC17R-OF) that DIGITAL supplies with the MiniExchange, then connect the other end of the adapter cable to port 8.

2. If you have another type of modem, or if port 8 is already in use for a
modem, you can connect the modem to any Mini-Exchange port using
a null-modem cable. See the section entitle "What Cables to Use" for
a list of null-modem cable numbers. Use an adapter (BC22H), a nullmodem cable (BC22D), and another adapter. If you already have a
male-male null-modem cable, you can use it instead. Do not use the
cable DIGITAL provides (BC17R-OF) in this case.

NOTE
DIGITAL supplies adapter cable number
BC17R-OF with the Mini-Exchange. This cable is
different than adapter cable number BC22H.

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Connecting Devices to the Mini-Exchange

What Cables to Use
Wherever a standard communications cable (BCC04) or null-modem cable
(BC22D) is specified, you can use any electrically-equivalent cable. These
include:
1. Communications: BCC04, BCC14, BC26R, BC22B, BC22E, BC22F.

2. Null-modem: BC22A, BC22D, BC03M, BC26S (but not BCC05).

2-4

3
Getting Started with the
Mini-Exchange
This chapter tells you:
•

What to do before using the Mini-Exchange.

•

How to print a file through the Rainbow computer's COMM connector.

•

How to communicate through the Rainbow computer's COMM
connector.

•

How to use the Rainbow computer's EXT COMM B connector
(referred to as XCOMM in this guide) with the Mini-Exchange.

Before Using the Mini-Exchange
Before you use the Mini-Exchange, you must:
1. Start the MS-DOS operating system. Make sure you are using a working copy diskette, not the master diskette.

2. Set the date and time.
3. Make sure the speed of your Rainbow computer and the speed of your
printer and/or modem are the same. To do this, use the SETPORT
program as described in Rainbow MS-DOS Version 2.11 Getting

Started.

3-1

Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange

Printing Through the Rainbow
COMM Connector
When your Rainbow computer is connected to the Mini-Exchange through a
cable from the Rainbow COMM connector, follow these instructions to print
a file:
1. Tell the Rainbow computer to use its COMM connector, instead of its
PRINTER connector. Type:
A)XMDDE PRN=CDMM (Return )

The computer displays:
PRN i5 a55igned to CDMM.

2. Tell the Rainbow computer which port on the Mini-Exchange is
connected to your printer. For example, if your printer is attached to
port 6, type:
A)XATTACH 6P (Return)

• If port 6 is available, you see this message:
Attached to port 6.

You can now use the printer. Go to step 3 to continue with this
procedure.

• If port 6 is busy, your Rainbow computer displays:
The port i5 bU5Y, do you wi5h to wait? (YIN)

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Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange

This means that another computer connected to the Mini-Exchange
is using the same printer you want to use.
-

If you do not want to wait, answer no. Type:

The Rainbow computer displays this message:
Returning to MS-DOS.

If you do wish to wait, answer yes. Type:

The Rainbow computer displays this message:
(Ctrl/C to abort and return to MS-DOS) waiting ...

You can type Ctrl/C to discontinue waiting and to return to
MS-DOS.
In order to use the printer, the other Rainbow computer user
must type:
A>XDETACH (Return)

Your Rainbow computer can now use the printer. The following
message displays:
Attached to port 6.

3-3

Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange

3. Make sure the speed of your printer and the speed of your Rainbow
computer are the same. To do this use the SETPORT program
described in the Rainbow MS-DOS Version 2.11 Getting Started. If
you have an LA50, LAIOO, or LQP02 printer, you can also set the
printer characteristics now by using the SETPORT program. If you
have another type of printer, check its installation guide for
instructions.
4. You are now ready to print your file. You can use any command or
program to send data to the printer. This includes editors, such as
WordStar and SELECT and system commands, such as COpy and
PRINT. For example type:
A)PRINT [filename.typ] (Return )

NOTE
If your printer does not print, the program you
are using may be the cause. If this is the case,
you may have to connect the printer directly to
the Rainbow computer PRINTER connector and
then print your file.

5. When you are finished printing through the Mini-Exchange, tell your
Rainbow computer to disconnect (or detach) from the Mini-Exchange.
Type:
A)XDETACH (Return)

The computer displays:
Detached from Mini-Exchange.

You can detach from the Mini-Exchange after you print each job, or
you can keep the connection until you turn off the Rainbow computer
or unplug the Mini-Exchange. Make sure you use the XDETACH
command before you reset the Rainbow computer. While you are
attached to the printer on the Mini-Exchange, no other computer can
attach to the printer you are using.

3-4

Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange

Communicating Through the
Rainbow COMM Connector
If the Mini-Exchange is connected to your Rainbow computer's COMM
connector, you can communicate through the Mini-Exchange to a modem,
or another computer on the same Mini-Exchange. However, you cannot
print through the Mini-Exchange at the same time. Follow these instructions to communicate through the Rainbow COMM connector.
1. Tell the Rainbow computer to use its COMM connector for communi-

cation. Type:
A>XMDDE AUX=CDMM (Return )

The computer displays:
AUX is assigned to CDMM

2. Tell the Rainbow computer which port on the Mini-Exchange the
modem is connected. If you are using the DIGITAL modem, model
DF03 (or DF02) with the cable DIGITAL provides (cable number
BC17R-OF), then you must connect this modem to port 8. Type:
A>XATTACH R ( Return )

• If the port is available, you see this message:
Attached to port R

Use R instead of 8 for Mini-Exchange port 8 only when you use
cable number BC17R-OF. If your modem does not use this cable,
just type the port number. You do not have to type R.

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Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange
If you are using a DIGITAL DF03 modem you can change the
speed of the modem for outgoing calls. To do this, use an H for
high speed and an L for low speed in the XATT ACH R command.

To set the modem speed to a 1200 baud rate type:
A>XATTACH HR (Return )

To set the modem speed to a 300 baud rate type:
A>XATTACH LR ( Return)

You can now use the modem. Go to step 3 to continue with this
procedure.
•

If port R (port 8 with the modem connected) is busy, the Rainbow
computer displays this message:
The port is busy, do you wish to wait? (Y/M)

This means that one of the other Rainbow computers connected to
the Mini-Exchange is using the same modem you want to use.
-

If you do not want to wait, answer no. Type:

The Rainbow computer displays this message:
Returning to MS-DOS.

3-6

If you do wish to wait, answer yes. Type:

Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange

The Rainbow computer displays this message:
(Ctrl/C to abort and return to MS-DOS) waiting ...

You can type CtrljC to discontinue waiting and return to
MS-DOS.
-

In order to use the modem, the other Rainbow computer user
must type:
A> XDETACH ( Retum )

Your Rainbow computer can now use the modem. Your Rainbow
computer displays:
Attached to port R.

3. Make sure the speed of the modem and the speed of your Rainbow
computer are the same. To do this use the SETPORT program
described in the Rainbow MS-DOS Version 2.11 Getting Started. Also
set any other conditions, such as parity, that are required for your
communication session. You are now ready for your communications
session. You can use any Rainbow communication software.

If you are using a DIGITAL DF03 or DF02 modem, you can also wait
for the modem to answer an incoming call.
4. When you have finished with your communication session, tell the
Rainbow computer to detach from the Mini-Exchange. Type:
A>XDETACH ( Return)

You see the message:
Detached from Mini-Exchange.

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Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange

Using the Rainbow EXT COMM B
Connector
If you have an Extended Communications option installed in your Rainbow
computer, you can use the EXT COMMB connector in the same way that
you use the COMM connector. In fact, you can use both connectors at the
same time. Follow these instructions to communicate through the Rainbow
computer EXT COMM B connector.
1. Tell the Rainbow computer to use its EXT COMM B (referred to here

as XCOMM) connector for printing, type:
A>XMODE AUX=XCOMM PRH=XCOMM(Retum)

You see this message:
AUX i5 B55igned to XCOMM
PRH i5 B55igned to XCOMM

Then follow the steps, skipping step one, as outlined in the section
entitled "Printing Through the Rainbow COMM Connector"
(page 3-2).
If your printer does not print, the program you are using may be the
cause. If this is the case, you will have to connect your printer directly
to the PRINTER connector of your Rainbow computer.

2. To use the EXT COMM B connector for communications, type:
A>XMODE AUX=XCOMM (Return)

The Rainbow computer displays:
AUX i5 B55igned to XCOMM

Then follow the steps, skipping step one, as outlined in the section
entitled "Communicating through the Rainbow COMM Connector"
(page 3-5).

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4
Mini-Exchange Commands
This chapter explains the three commands you use with the Mini-Exchange:
1. XATTACH

2. XDETACH
3. XMODE
These Mini-Exchange commands are MS-DOS Version 2.11 commands. The
command format is the same as for other MS-DOS commands. Refer to
your Rainbow MS-DOS Version 2.11 Getting Started for more information
on commands.

4-1

XATTACH

XATTACH
Purpose
The XA TTACH command tells the Rainbow computer that you want to
send data to and/or receive data from a device connected to the MiniExchange.

Form
XATTACH [[Mini-Exchange port number[Pl,R,LR,HRl

Instructions
If you want help on the XATT ACH command type:
A)XATTACH (Return )

The computer displays Screen 4-1.

4-2

[tDlleRetum)

XATTACH

A}xattach
XATIACH - Mini -Exchange Attach Ut il i t~
Version VI.OO Cop~right i 1984 b~ Digital EquiplII!nt Corp.
PURPOSE: To connect the Rainbow to a Mini-Exchange port.
Exatlple: XATTACH 1 - To connect to port L
ColIIIGIId Portl

Connection

XATIACH n
XATIACH nP
XATIACH R
XATIACHLR
XATIACH HR
XATIACHID

For a port froM 1 to B
For a pr inter at a~ port
For a ModeM at port B
Used to set a split speed MOdeM to low speed
Used to set a sp Iit speed ModeM to high speed
Disconnects the Rainbow frOM the Mini-Exchange

Note: n = A IIIIII!ric character f1'1Jll 1 to 8
A)I

Screen 4-1. XA TT ACH Screen

To attach to a device connected to the Mini-Exchange, type the XATTACH
command followed by the Mini-Exchange port number to which the device
is connected. If the device is a printer then type P after the port number.
When you have a modem connected to port eight of the Mini-Exchange unit
with the BC17R-OF cable, use R instead of 8 in the command. If you want
to set the modem to a low speed type LR. If you want to set the modem to
a high speed type HR. Use the /D switch when you want the Rainbow
computer to detach from the Mini-Exchange. The XATTACH /D command
is the same as typing the XDET ACH command.
Refer to Chapter 3, "Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange", if you want
to see examples.

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XDETACH

XDETACH
Purpose
The XDETACH command tells the Rainbow computer to close the line of
communication to the device on the Mini-Exchange to which it was
attached. The XDETACH command works exactly like the XATTACH ID
command. They are interchangeable.

Form
XDETACH [Mini-Exchange port number or Rl(Retum)

Instructions
Type the command. You do not need to type the port number or R.

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XMODE

XMODE
Purpose
Use the XMODE command to tell the MS-DOS operating system to assign
all input and output for an MS-DOS logical device name (AUX, PRN, or
AUX2) to a particular Rainbow computer physical device name (COMM,
PRINTER, or XCOMM). This guide refers to the Rainbow computer EXT
COMM B connector as XCOMM.
For example, applications that send their output to the Rainbow computer
PRINTER connector can instead send their output to the COMM
connector.
The MS-DOS logical device names for the Rainbow computer are:
• AUX = Normal communications input and output
•

PRN = Printer output

•

AUX2 = Extended communications input and output

The Rainbow computer physical device names are:
•

COMM = Rainbow computer COMM connector

•

PRINTER = Rainbow computer PRINTER connector

•

XCOMM = Rainbow computer XCOMM connector

Form

XMDDE ( Return )
XMDDE [device1=device21(Return)
XMDDE [device1=device2 device1=device2 ... 1(Return)

4-5

XMODE

Instructions
To see what the current assignments for the devices are, type:
A> XMODE (Return)

The computer displays Screen 4-2.

A)Xllode
RainiJow COlUlUllication Connectors Itode Assigntlel1t Utilit~ Version 1.00
Use XIIlDE to assign one HS-DOS device nillll! to a f'h1isical connector.
S~ntax:

XIIlDE logicaLdevice = ph9sicaLconnector

The HS-DOS logical device nillll!s are: AUX, PRH, and AUX2.
The RainiJow ~sical connectors are: eO"", PRINTER, and XeO"".

Here are the current assigntlel1ts:
AUX =COllI
PRN = PRINTER
AUX2 = XCOIII

Screen 4-2. XMODE Screen

The MS-DOS device name on the left of the equals sign (device 1) is where
the application sends output. The Rainbow computer connector name on the
right of the equals sign (device 2) is where the output is physically
assigned.

4-6

XMODE

To change the assignments, type XMODE, then the name of the MS-DOS
device name equals the name of the desired Rainbow computer physical
device name. For example:
A>XMODE device1=device2(Return)

If your application program sends output to the MS-DOS device PRN and
you want it to go to the Rainbow computer COMM connector, you must
reassign the PRN device. Use XMODE to assign output going to the PRN
device to go to the COMM connector. Type:
A>XMODE PRN=COMM (Return )

If you want to see more examples of the XMODE command, refer to
Chapter 3, "Getting Started with the Mini-Exchange."

4-7

5
Messages
The Rainbow computer can display the following messages when you use
the Mini-Exchange.
Attached to port n.

You have successfully attached to the Mini-Exchange port that you
specified.
Communication error, make sure the transmit and receive baud rates
match and are between 300 and 19200.

You either set an invalid baud rate or you did not set the transmit and
receive baud rates to be the same. Use the SET PORT program to set the
baud rates. Make sure the transmit baud rate is equal to the receive baud
rate.
Communication error, port number did not echo.

You typed the command correctly, but the Mini-Exchange did not receive
it. Type XATTACH and the Mini-Exchange port number again.

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Messages
Configuration error. Please be sure that your configuration conforms
to the following rules.

The message also lists these two instructions:
1. If you wish to connect a modem to port eight on the Mini-Exchange
use the BC17R-OF modem adapter cable supplied with your MiniExchange system and the XATTACH R command.
2. If you wish to connect another type of device, such as a printer or
another personal computer, use a BCC04 cable and either the
XATTACH 8 or XATTACH 8P command. Use XATTACH 8P for a
printer.
If you have a modem attached to port 8, you may be using the wrong cable
or you may have typed the XATTACH command incorrectly. Check to see
that the cable is correct and retype the XA TTACH command. If you are
using a device other than a modem on port 8, also check that you have the
correct cable and that you type the XATTACH command correctly.
Detached from the Mini-Exchange.

You successfully detached from the Mini-Exchange.
Device not ready. Check to see if the requested
device is turned on, or for a possible malfunction.

Make sure the device that you specify with the XA TTACH command is
plugged in, turned on and is functioning correctly. Then, try the XATTACH
command again.
Error, attempted to connect to your own port.

You typed XATTACH and the Mini-Exchange port number you are connected to.

5-2

Messages
Mini-Exchange does not respond, please check the cable
connections and be sure that the Mini-Exchange is plugged in.

To use the Mini-Exchange it must be plugged in and the cables must be
firmly connected.
Port n is busy, do you wish to wait? (YIN)

You are trying to attach to a Mini-Exchange port that is currently in use. If
you want to wait, type Y for yes. If you do not want to wait, type N for no.
(CtrljC to abort and return to MS-DOS) waiting ...

You typed Y to wait for a port that is currently in use. You can type Ctrl/C
if you choose not to wait any longer.
Returning to MS-DOS.

You typed N to not wait for a port that is in use.
SYNTAX ERROR, please use the command format described here.

This message also displays the XATTACH Screen (see Screen 4-1 in Chapter 4). You did not use the correct XATTACH command format. Try again.
Unable to detach from the Mini-Exchange, please try again.

Make sure the cables are firmly connected. You can use either the
XDETACH or XATTACH /D command to detach from the Mini-Exchange.

5-3

Messages
XATTACH will not work with AUX assigned as PRINTER. To correct
the problem, type XMODE AUX=COMM and try again.

The message also displays the following paragraph.
If you wish to redirect your printer port's output to the Mini-Exchange,
please type XMODE AUX=COMM and then XMODE PRN=COMM.
Remember AUX must always be assigned as COMM for XATTACH and
XDETACH to work.
You cannot use the Mini-Exchange through the Rainbow computer
PRINTER connector. Before you use the XATTACH command, you must
use the XMODE command to reassign the MS-DOS device name, PRN, to
equal the Rainbow computer COMM connector. You must also make sure
that the MS-DOS device name, AUX, is equal to the Rainbow computer
COMM connector. Make sure you type the following before you use the
XATTACH command:
A>XMODE AUX=COMM PRN=COMM (Return)

5-4

A
Getting Help

Help Line Phone Numbers
country

Phone Number

U.S.A.
Canada
United Kingdom
Belgium
West Germany
Italy
Japan
Denmark
Spain
Finland
Holland
Switzerland
Sweden
Norway
France
Austria
Australia
Sydney
All other areas

(800) DEC-8000
(800) 267-5251
(0256) 59 200
(02)-24 26 790
(089) 95 91 66 44
(02)-617 53 81 or 617 53 82
(0424) 64-3302
(04)-30 10 05
(1)-73 34 307
(90)-42 33 32
(1820)-31 100
(01)-810 51 21
(08)-98 88 35
(02)-25 64 22
(1)-687 31 52
(222)-67 76 41 extension 444
(02) 412-5555
(008) 226377

A-l

Index

Adapter cable 2-3, 5-3
Assign 4-5
Attach 3-4
Auto-answer 2-3
AUX 3-5, 3-8, 4-5
AUX24-5

Cable 2-1, 2-3, 3-5 to 3-6, 5-3
adapter 2-3, 5-3
BCI7R-OF 2-3, 3-5 to 3-6, 5-3
BC22D 2-3
BC22H 2-3
BCC04 2-2 to 2-3, 5-3
communications 2-3
null-modem 2-3
which to use 2-3
COMM 2-2, 3-1 to 3-2, 3-5, 3-8, 4-5
Command
ATTACH 3-2
COpy 3-4
PRINT 3-4
XATTACH 3-2, 3-6, 4-1 to 4-3
XDETACH 3-7, 4-1, 4-3, 4-4
XMODE 3-2, 3-5, 3-8, 4-1, 4-5
Commands 1-1
Communications cable 2-3
Computer 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 3-5
remote host 1-1

B
Baud rate 3-6, 5-3
BCI7R-OF 2-3, 3-5 to 3-6
BC22D 2-3
BC22H 2-3
BCC042-2

1- 1

Index
Connector vi, 2-2, 4-5
COMM 2-2, 3-1 to 3-2, 3-5, 3-8,
4-5
EXT COMM B 2-2, 3-1, 3-8, 4-5
PRINTER 2-2,3-1, 3-8, 4-5
XCOMM 2-2,3-1,3-8,4-5
COPY 3-4
Copy v
Ctrl/C 3-7, 5-3

D
Data Communications Equipment
DCE 2-3
Data Terminal Equipment
DTE 2-2
Date 3-1
DCE 2-3
Detach 3-4, 3-7
Device 4-5 to 4-7, 5-3
LOGICAL name 4-5
PHYSICAL name 4-5
Devices 2-2
computer 1-1
Data Terminal Equipment 2-2
modem 1-1
plotter 1-1
Printer 1-1, 2-2
DF02 3-5, 3-7
DF03 3-5 to 3-7
DTE 2-2

E
EXT COMM B vi, 2-2, 3-1, 3-8, 4-5
Extended 3-8

H
Help vi, A-I
Host computer 1-1

1-2

L
LAlO 3-4
LAI003-4
Logical device name 4-5
LQP023-4

M
Messages vi, 5-3
Modem 1-1, 2-1, 2-3, 3-1, 3-5 to
3-7, 5-3
DF02 2-3, 3-5, 3-7
DF03 2-3, 3-5 to 3-7
features
auto-answer 2-3
speed-select 2-3
null-modem 2-3
MS-DOS v, 1-1,3-1,3-7,4-1,4-5 to
4-7, 5-3

N
Null-modem 2-3
Null-modem cable 2-3

p
Parity 3-7
Phone vi
Phone numbers A-I
Physical device name 4-5
Plotter 1-1
Port vi, 2-2, 3-2, 3-6, 5-3
PRINT 3-4
Print 3-1 to 3-2, 3-4
PRINTER 2-2, 3-2, 3-8, 4-5
Printer 1-1, 2-1 to 2-2,3-1
LAI003-4
LA503-4
LQP023-4
PRN 3-2, 3-8, 4-5

Index

Receive speed 5-3
Reset 3-4

Time 3-1
Transmit speed 5-3

SELECT 3-4
SETPORT 3-1, 3-4, 3-7, 5-3
Speed 3-1, 3-4, 3-7
baud rate 3-6, 5-3
high 3-6
low 3-6
receive 5-3
transmit 5-3
Speed-select 2-3
Syntax error 5-3

XATTACH 3-2, 3-6, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3,
5-3
screen 4-4
XATT ACH /D 4-3, 4-4, 5-3
XCOMM vi, 2-2, 3-1, 3-8,4-5
XDETACH 3-7, 4-1, 4-3, 4-4
XMODE 3-2, 3-5, 3-8, 4-1, 4-5
screen 4-6

1-3

Rainbow™

MSTM-OOS
Version 2.11
Using the Mini-Exchange
AA-OY84A-XV
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