300 BPS DCM-5 Modem  (260-1177)   Operating the DCM-5  Faxback Doc. # 5840

MANUAL V. AUTOMATIC OPERATION

When you want to dial an information service (such as CompuServe or Dow 
Jones) or communicate with another person whose computer is also using 
VIDTEX, set the Modem to manual operation mode. In this mode, you can 
control what the system does by manually dialing and answering the phone.

When you want the DCM-5 to dial a phone number or answer the phone for you,
set it to automatic operation mode. In this mode, the Modem dials the phone
number you store in its memory or answers the phone when someone calls you.
Automatic mode, for instance, lets you dial the information service number
without picking up the phone--just type the number along with the proper 
DCM-5 programming commands on the computer keyboard.

ORIGINATE V. ANSWER MODE

To place a call to an information service or another person using VIDTEX, 
set the DCM-5 to originate mode. In this mode, the call originates from 
your computer. When you want to receive a call (answer the phone), set the 
DCM-5 to answer mode. Note that originate and answer modes can be used 
either manually or automatically.


(smm 08/04/93)