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Modem Command Guidelines
First Edition November 2002
Document Part Number: 291715-001
This guide provides instructions for selecting, accessing, and
using the AT command set supported by the modem in your
tablet PC.
For basic modem information and instructions for using the
■
modem while traveling, refer on this CD to the Hardware
Guide, “Internal Modem” chapter.
For help with modem problems, refer on this CD to the
■
Troubleshooting guide. If you cannot solve the problem by
using the Troubleshooting guide, select Start > Compaq Help
and Support to obtain help from the Compaq Web site. Or,
refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included
in English only with the tablet PC, to contact a Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
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Modem Command Guidelines
Accessing HyperTerminal
Modem commands can be entered in HyperTerminal, which is
included with all Microsoft Windows operating systems.
To access HyperTerminal, select Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
Selecting a Command Set
Command sets are modem-specific. To use modem commands
successfully, you must use the command set supported by the
modem in your tablet PC.
Identifying Your Modem
To display the model name of the Lucent/Agere modem in your
tablet PC:
3. Double-click Modems. (An icon and name for your modem
is displayed.)
4. Double-click the modem name icon. (The modem model
name is displayed.)
Accessing Your Command Set
A complete command set for your modem is provided on this CD
in the Lucent/Agere Command Set guide.
To obtain updated information about the Lucent/Agere command
set from the Internet, visit:
http://www.agere.com
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Modem Command Guidelines
Using Commands on the Tablet PC
Entering a Command
When entering modem commands on the tablet PC:
You must start every AT command line (except the A/ and
■
+++
commands) with the attention (AT) code characters. If
you do not begin the command line with the attention (
code characters, the modem will not execute the command.
AT
)
You must type the AT prefix in the same case (AT or
■
oraT).
You may type commands following the AT prefix in all
■
uppercase, all lowercase, or any combination of uppercase
and lowercase letters.
You may enter telephone numbers with or without
■
punctuation, for example, (123) 456-7890 or 1234567890.
Editing a Command
If you make an error while typing a command, backspace over
the error, then retype. You cannot backspace over the
because it is interpreted immediately after it is typed.
Executing a Command
To execute a command line, press
the modem to process the command line.)
enter.
(Pressing
enter
at,
not
AT
prefix
instructs
At
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Repeating a Command
To repeat the last command line issued, enter the A/command.
A/
When repeating the
AT
the
AT
prefix or press
prefix and
enter
command, it is not necessary to enter
because the A/command repeats the
enter,
function.
The last command entered remains in the command buffer until
the modem is reset or power to the modem is turned off. Both
actions clear the buffer. The
A/
command is invalid while the
buffer is clear.
Omitting a Parameter in a Command Line
If you enter a command that normally includes a numeric
ATHn,
parameter, such as
the missing parameter is assumed to be the default parameter.
without entering the numeric parameter,
For example, the
parameter of zero (
If neither parameter is entered,
ATH0
of
plus
enter.
Hn
(hang-up) command can have a numeric
H0
), which is the default, or of one (H1).
ATH
plus
This rule does not apply to the D (dial) command.
Setting the Result Code Format
A result code is the response of the modem to a command. It may
be issued in either of two formats: words (the long form, also
known as verbose) or numeric characters (the short form,
represented by digits).
The result code format is set using the
V1
■
■
Use
Use
for words (default).
V0
for numeric characters.
enter
Vn
command:
is the equivalent
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Setting Local Character Echo
Local echo is a process that transmits received data back to the
sending station and allows you to see what data was received. If
your typing is not displayed on the screen, local echo is turned off.
Local echo preferences are set using the En command:
Use EO for no local echo.
■
Use E1 to enable local echo.
■
Using Online Mode and
Online Command Mode
Online mode is used for data transfer; online command mode is
used for entering commands.
Modem Command Guidelines
Switching to Online Command Mode
To escape from online mode and enter online command mode,
press and hold
When you have correctly entered this escape command:
An OK result code is displayed.
■
The established connection is maintained, but input is
■
interpreted locally and not transmitted to the remote
connection.
as you type
shift
+++.
Switching to Online Mode
To escape from online command mode and enter online mode,
use either of the following methods:
Enter the
■
Terminate the connection with the
■
ATO
command.
ATHO
command.
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Creating a Command Mode Shortcut Icon
You can create a Windows shortcut icon for accessing
HyperTerminal in online command mode. To place a Command
shortcut icon on the Windows desktop:
1. Create a Command icon in HyperTerminal.
a.To access HyperTerminal, select Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Communications, then double-click
HyperTerminal. (The Connection Description dialog box
is displayed.)
b.In the Name field, type:
Command
c.Select OK. (The Connect To dialog box is displayed.)
✎
d.In the Connect Using field, select the COM port used by
your modem.
To identify the COM port used by your modem, select Start >
Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware icon > Phone and
Modem Options icon > Modems tab. (The COM port used by
your modem is displayed in the Attached To field.)
e.Select OK. (The Port Settings tab is displayed.)
f.Select OK. (The command mode screen is displayed with
a flashing cursor in the upper left corner. The modem can
now receive a command and respond to the command
with a result code.)
g.Select File > Save. (A Command icon is created, but
is not visible until you exit HyperTerminal.)
h.To exit HyperTerminal, select File > Exit.
2. To access the Command icon, select Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. (The
Command icon is displayed in the HyperTerminal window.)
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3. To create a shortcut to the Command icon, select the
Command icon, then select File > Create Shortcut. (The
shortcut to the Command icon is displayed in the
HyperTerminal window.)
4. To place the shortcut icon on the desktop, select the shortcut
icon, then drag it to the desktop.
5. To exit and close HyperTerminal, select File > Exit.
Contacting Compaq
To access links to the specific areas of the Compaq Web site that
provide specifications, white papers, customer advisories, and
the latest drivers and other software, select Start > Compaq
Information Center.
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