ZTERM

Zterm V1.00 ------------ Date: 10 Oct 1996 Description ------------ Zterm is simple, dumb, terminal emulator with Zmodem file transfer protocol. It works on the Series 3a only. Zterm features: - full serial port and handshake configuration, including: baud rate data bits stop bits parity handshaking including: Xon/Xoff RTS/CTS DTR/DSR - full modem configuration, including: modem initialising string modem hang up additional command dial prefix dial suffix - translate settings for LF/CR/ENTER character - dialling number editor - full screen 24x80 dumb terminal emulation - save current settings and last dialling number on exit - ZModem file transfer protocol, including standard dialog for transmit file selection automatic crash recover partially transferred file resuming ZModem protocol is based on: The Working Programmer's guide to Serial Protocols, by Tim Kiemtzle, Coriolis Group Inc. *********************************************************************** * WARNING AND DISCLAIMER * *********************************************************************** * * * Use this software at your own risk. I will not be held responsible * * for any damage to you, your machine and/or your information as a * * result of using Zterm. * * * *********************************************************************** Installation ------------ Zterm is distributed as a single zip archive. You will need Unzip (under Unix, MSDOS, or VMS), PKUNZIP (under MSDOS), or WinZip (under Windows) to unpack the distribution file, Ztermxxx.zip (xxx = version number). 1. Unpack Ztermxxx.zip to an empty directory and check the contents... Zterm.app Zterm application Readme.txt This readme file 2. Copy Zterm.app into the \APP\ directory on any of your Psion drives. 3. Install Zterm from the System screen with Psion-I or select Apps | Install from the menu (for English Psions). Menu description ---------------- File Transmit (Psion + T) Send a file using Zmodem protocol. Connect Dial (Psion + D) Dial HangUp (Psion + H) Hang Up modem using Settings/Modem/HangUp string. Initialize (Psion + I) Initialise modem using Settings/Modem/Initialize string. Settings Port (Psion + P) Sets the serial port options: Baud rate 50 ... 19200 Data bits 5 ... 8 Stop bits 1,2 Parity None,Event,Odd Ignore parity no / yes Modem (Psion + M) Sets the modem commands string: Init string determine string which will be send to modem for modem initialising. Hang Up determine string which will be send to modem for modem Hang Up. Dial prefix determine string which will be send to modem before dialling phone number. Dial suffix determine string which will be send to modem after dialling phone number. Handshake (Psion + K) Sets the serial port handshakes: Xon/Xoff RTS/CTS DTR/DSR Translate (Psion + A) Sets the translating for transmitted character: Enter Key <CR> / <CR+LF> / <LF> determine which code is transmitted when the Enter key is pressed. Incoming <CR> <CR> / <CR+LF> / <LF> Incoming <LF> <CR> / <CR+LF> / <LF> Extras About (Psion + Shift + A) Display the About screen with version, copyright and contact details. Exit (Psion + X) Leave Zterm. Current settings will be save in current .INI file in \OPD\ directory. Bug Reports / Comments ---------------------- Send all bug reports and comments to the author (Serge Shestopalov) at the address shown in the Support section below. Registration ------------ Zterm is Shareware, which means you can try the program before deciding to purchase it, and you may give copies of the trial version to other Psion Series 3a/3c users to try. However, you cannot legally continue to use the program if you decide not to register it, nor may you give copies of the registered version or the registration code to others. You may use the trial version for 30 days, and I will provide assistance to get the program to work with your Psion 3a during that period, but further support is available only to registered users. The registration fee is UKP L15 or USD $25. Payment can be made by... * Cash only (no cheques please) to Serge Shestopalov Balvu 15-56 Riga, LV-1003 LATVIA EUROPE * GO SWREG on CompuServe and use ID number 13299 * Using the RegNet service on my World Wide Web page at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Serge_S *Important note*: Please do not send cheques. The local banks all charge an excessive amount to cash them. The easiest way to register is by sending cash in a good strong envelope (between two pieces of paper so you cannot see through the envelope). Once registered, you will receive a personal code to free Zterm from the nag screen and limitations. There is no need to re-install. Please add your full name for the registration message. Support ------- This product is supported via e-mail only. Please send all messages to: Internet: dustman@stoat.riga.lv CompuServe: 100526,1317 The latest version will always be available from my Web page: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Serge_S History ------- v0.1 - first alpha release. v0.2 - remote "rz" command bug fixed clear terminal screen while transmit/receive bug fixed v0.3 - add automatic file receiving start v1.0 - first release shareware registration engine added ----------------------- Serge Shestopalov 1996.