Quick Connect

CONNECTING TO Q-LINK

Once the disk is loaded, you will be asked whether you would like to "Connect to Q-Link" or "See Preview of Q-Link." Us the up/down cursor <CRSR> key, located in the lower right area on your keyboard to move the ü. Pressing this key will move the üdown the list of options. To move the üup the list of options, press the <SHIFT> key and the <CRSR> key at the same time. Move the üto the "Connect to Q-Link" option and press the F1 function key. Read the next screen and press any key when you are finished.

Entering Your Access Information

At the top of the following screen you will see the current settings for "Modem, Speed, Dial, Phone, and Access Number." Review the current settings and make the necessary changes. You may change the settings by selecting options at the bottom of the screen, using the CRSR and F1 keys. After each selection you will return to the current setting screen.

Modem type- You have the option to select your modem model or type. Selecting your modem type will automatically change the "Dial" and "Speed" settings.
Phone type- You have the option to select "Tone" or "Pulse." If you are unsure of your phone type, select the "Pulse" option.
Local access number- You'll be asked to enter your access number, found in the Local Access Directory. Be sure to include the appropriate prefix character: a plus sign (+), a slash (/), or an exclamation point (!). Do not enter the dash (-) between the numbers.

Example:

Local Access Number +555-1234

Enter as +5551234

Please refer to the Local Access Directory for information concerning selecting your local access number.

Be sure to press the F1 function key after entering your access number.

Long Distant Access

If you are dialing long distance or through a business telephone system to connect, use the following steps:

Enter the prefix character (+,/, or !)
Enter the phone number the way you dial it by hand, including a 1 or area code if necessary.

Note: Some telephone systems require a pause during the dialing sequence,. If this is the case, enter a $ symbol at the appropriate place in the access number.

Be sure to press the F1 function key after entering your access number.

Saving Your Access Information

To save the access information on your disk, select "Sign on to Q-Link," Use the <CRSR> key to move the üto the "Sign on to Q-Link" option. Press F1.

If you have an automatic dial modem, your modem will dial the number and connect you to Q-Link. If necessary, the computer will prompt you for additional action.

If you have a manual dial modem, you must dial the access number yourself. Refer to your modem manual for instructions.

Changing Access Information After You Have Saved It

If you purchase a different modem, move, or wish to change access numbers, you may view and/pr change the access information by using the "Change Accewss" program on the Q-Link disk.

With your Q-Link Program Disk in the drive, follow these steps:

Type LOAD"CHANGE ACCESS",8,1
Press the <RETURN> key.
Note: This command operates in the 64 mode only, so Commodore 128 owners should boot up in 64 mode. Do this by holding down the Commodore (C=) key (located on the lower left hand corner of the keyboard) while turning on the computer.
Select "Change Access Information" and proceed to change the information using the instructions outlined in "Connecting to Q-Link." Remember, you need to sign on to Q-Link immediately after making changes so that these changes are recorded on your disk.

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