GETTING AROUND Q-LINK
To get around Q-Link you'll need to familiarize yourself with the four function keys on your Commodore computer, as well as a few other keys and symbols.
Click HERE for a printable version of this chart.
| Funtion Keys Command |
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F1 SELECT the menu item with the check mark (ü) next to it. |
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F3 SAVE to a disk the information currently being displayed (MOVE in People Connection, during online games). |
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F5 CANCEL the current screen and return to the previous screen. |
| F7 Get a department MENU, or help |
| Other Important Keys |
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<RETURN> SEND a message (or make a game move). |
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up/down cursor key <CRSR> To move the cursor or check mark to a different menu item, or to review additional text, use this key (it's located on the bottom right of your keyboard, next to the <SHIFT> key. When you press the up/down <CRSR> key the cursor will gown down to a lower menu item or additional text. When you press the up/down <CRSR> and the <SHIFT> keys at the same time, the cursor will go up to a hgher menu item or previous text. |
| Q-Link Symbols |
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éééé FLASHING ARROWS in the lower right hand corner of your screen indicates there is more text available, and you should press the up/down <CRSR> key to view it.
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| MAIL MAIL in the lower right hand corner of your screen indicates you have E-Mail waiting in your electronic mailbox. To read it, press F7 to get a menu, cursor down to "Q-Link Post Office" and select it by pressing F1, then cursor down and select "Read Waiting E-Mail." |
| + PLUS (+) sign in the upper left corner of your screen indicates that you are using one of Q-Link's special "Plus" services,. When leaving a "Plus" service, make sure you exit that service sufficiently (using the F5 function key) to erase the (+) sign. |
| ü CHECK MARK (ü) in the upper right corner of your screen indicates that information is being transmitted from Q-Link to your screen. When the check mark disappears, the information has been completely transmitted. |
| Q-Link Friendly Symbols |
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: ) One of the special symbols used in Q-Link. This one is a smile. Tilt your head to the left...see? Two eyes and a smiling mouth. Other symbols are: ; ) a wink : D laughing : ( a frown : * a kiss [ ] a hug |
Need Help?
If you have a question or problem after you are connected to Q-Link, here are five suggestions:
Press F7
Dozens of help instructions are stored on your disk. Press F7 for an explanation of how the function you are currently using works.
Ask a QGUIDE
Q-Link has a staff of QGuides online to answer your questions and eliminate confusion. Be sure to visit the "HELP" room in People Connection as well.
Ask a Fellow Member
Q-Link is a very friendly network, and you can almost always find someone if People Connection who can help.
Customer Service Center
This is where you can go to get answers to your questions about Q-Link. Select the appropriate item from the main menu. Be sure to read all the information in the "Members' Online Guide" first. Your answer may already be there.
Send E-Mail to JennyC
If you feel your question is still unanswered, send E-Mail to JennyC. You will receive a reply via E-Mail within 24 hours from Jenny or a member of her staff.
SIGNING OFF
When you are finished with your online session and would like to sign off, follow these steps:
STEP 1
Press the F5 function key until you get back to the main menu of the department you are in. Or if your screen is clear of menus, press the F7 function key to display the main menu.
STEP 2
Select "Move to Another Q-Link Department" using the <CRSR> key. Press F1 function key.
STEP 3
Select "Sign Off" using the <CRSR> key and press the F1 function key.
STEP4
Press the <RETURN> key to sign off, or the F5 function key to continue on Q-Link
The length of time you were connected to Q-Link during this session will appear on the screen when you sign off.
