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Supplements For the MacCharlie User's Manual Through version 3.0 of MacCharlie Application Software · .••••••- ·-. ,..••••••• • n Introduction •What are _ You're probably wondering why we've sent you a set of Supplements with your these Supple MacCharlie or software upgrade. The answer's simple. Because our customers' ments? needs have grown, MacCharlie has grown too since it frrst became a product. The information you'll fmd in these supplements isn't covered in the MacCharlie User's Manual because it describes features that have been added later. • How to use Each supplement explains a different enhancement to MacCharlie. If you're Them new to MacCharlie, you should probably read them all. If you've had MacCharlie for some time, you may just need to read the supplements that explain the new features of the latest version (3.0) of the MacCharlie Applica tion Software. To help you decide what to read, here's a summary of each supplement Quick; Installation Explains step-by-step how to install, start and quit MacCharlie. Upgrading MacCharlie to 3.0 Explai.."lS how to upgrade previous copies of the MacCharlie Application Software to version 3.0. The Maiii features of 3.0 are improved file transfer and printing functions, explained in the File Transfers and Printer Operations - supplements. Printer Operations Explains the printing features that have been added to MacCharlie since the User's Manual was written. File Transfers Explain the file transfer features that have been added to MacCharlie since the User's Manual was written. Keyboard Changes Explains changes to the use of the keyboard since the MacCharlie User's Manual was written. - ', ;' MacCharlie Utility Diskette Explains the p~se and contents of the 5-1/4 inch MacCharlie Utility Diskette. ! Other Miscellaneous Changes Explains various other changes to the way MacCharlie works that have occurred sine~ the User's Manual was written. Using Switcher with MacCharlie Explains how the Switcher program work with MacCharlie. Supplement Introduction 1 Updating the MacCharlie User's Manual Explains how and where to write changes in the MacCharlie User's Manual to bring it up to date with the information in these supplements. • Requirements To get the most out of these supplements, you need to be familiar with: • MacCharlie terminology • Macintosh terminology • MS-OOS terminology Read the MacCharlie User's Manual, your Macintosh manual and your MS-OOS manual and have them at hand when you use the supplements. Supplement Introduction 2 Supplement Quick Installation This is a supplement to the installation procedures in the I MacCharlie User's Manual. It tells you in clearer steps how to install, start and quit MacCharlie on your Macintosh computer. Quick Installation This supplement gives clear, step by step instructions for installing, starting and quitting MacCharlie. It summarizes information originally presented in the MacCharlie User's Manual into a quick installation guide. If you're an experienced Macintosh user, this supplement will get you up and running with MacCharlie quickly. If you're less experienced or if you need more detailed instructions, read Chapter I and Appendix B of the User's Manual as well as this supplement • Packing List The following items are included with your MacCharlie: MacCharlie System Unit Baseplate Keyboard Extension Power Jumper Cable Serial Cable (Also referred to as Signal Interconnect Cable) The type of cable received should be compatib~e with your host Macintosh computer: Macintosh 512.· Macintosh Plus: DB9 to DB9 cable DB9 to Min-Din 8 cable MacCharlie 3-112" Application Disk MacCharlie 5-114" Utility Diskette Microsoft MS-OOS Manual Microsoft MS-OOS 3.2 Diskette GW BASIC Diskette MacCharlie User's Manual MacCharlie User's Manual Supplement (You're reading it now) • Please note that the Diagnostics disk mentioned in the MacCharlie User's manual is not available. Quick Installation 1 • Setting It Up 1. Make sure the power switches on both the Macintosh and MacCharlie are off, and disconnect the power cord from the back of your Macintosh. 2. Attach the System Unit to the Baseplate and add your Macintosh. Insert the teeth protruding from the baseplate of MacCharlie through the matching slots on the lower edge of the system unit. Firmly push the baseplate in until the bottom surface is flush. Place your Macintosh on the baseplate, making sure the feet on the Macintosh fit into the co"esponding recesses on the plate. 3. Attach the Keyboard Extension to the Macintosh Keyboard. If you have a Macintosh Plus computer, this step is not necessary. See the supplement called Using MacCharlie with the Macintosh Plus. 4. Connect the Serial Cable from the Macintosh output port to either of the MacCharlie serial input ports. If your Macintosh has !1Q1. been configured for an AppleTalk interface (and AppleTalk is disconnected on the Control Panel), the Serial Cable may be connected to either of the Macintosh's serial ports. When using MacCharlie on a system configured with AppleTalk, the MacCharlie must be connected to the Modem port, since AppleTalk uses the Printer port. Macintosh 512 '! Quick Installation 2 Macintosh Plus Power Jumper Cable 5. Connect the power cords. Connect the short Power Jumper Cable between the Macintosh power receptacle and the appropriate power receptacle on the back of MacCharlie. Use the power cord from your Macintosh to connect between MacCharlie and a wall outlet. 6. Tum the Macintosh power switch ON. Tum the MacCharlie power switch ON. Note: The MacCiuzrlie power switch will turn both the MacCharlie and Macintosh on and off. Keep the Macintosh power switch on. WARNING: This equipment bas been certified with the limits for a Class A computing device, as defined by FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer 110 devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Class A limits may be attached to this computer. Operation of non-certified peripherals Is llkely to result In Interference to radio and TV reception. If interference to radio or TV reception Is detected, as determined by turning the equipment on and off, it may be corrected by performing one or more of the following: re-orientating the receiving antenna; relocating the MacCharlie with respect to the receiver; plugging the MacCharlie Into a different outlet, one Isolated from the receiver. If interference continues, consult your dealer or experienced radio/television technician for help. • Starting 1. Using standard Macintosh techniques as explained in your Macintosh MacCharlie User's manual, make a "working" backup copy of the 3-112 inch MacCharlie Application disk and set the original disk aside. 2. Insert the working copy of the 3-112 inch MacCharlie Application disk into the Macintosh disk drive. 3. Open the MacCharlie disk (if necessary) by double-clicking on it, and double click on the MacCharlie icon. ' Quick Installation 3 The first time you start MacCharlie, the Application Software will need to know whether the Serial Cable is attached to the Printer port or the Modem port of the Macintosh. A screen will appear at this point asking, "Which port is MacCharlie connected to?" Check your connections to verify which port has the Serial Cable connected, and click on the appropriate button. You'll also have to follow this procedure if you use a write protected disk or change the port connection later in your use ofMacCharlie.) 4. There are two types of memory in MacCharlie: Read Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory (RAM). When the MacCharlie window opens, a RAM test is activated. (Press any key to bypass the RAM test.) The red front panel light will come on. 5. Insert the Microsoft MS-OOS diskette into drive A and close the latch. The red light will go off when the disk has been properly mounted. 6. Enter the date and time as requested. (To avoid having to enter the date and time each time you install MS-DOS, put the CLOCK.SYS file on the MacCharlie Utility Diskette onto the MS-OOS application diskette. This is described in the supplement called MacCharlie Utility Diskette.) After a few seconds an A> prompt will appear on the screen, telling you that the system is now operating in MS-DOS. For information on how to use, MS-DOS commands, refer to the Microsoft MS-DOS User's Guide and User's Reference. 7. Insert a blank diskette into drive B and close the latch. 8. Make a bacl.qlp copy of the MS-DOS diskette in drive A onto the diskette in drive B. (Refer to your MS-DOS Manual for more information.) 9. Remove the backup copy from drive Band label it "working copy". 10. Remove the original MS-DOS diskette from drive A, replace it with the working copy MS-OOS disk and close the latch. • Quitting MacCharlie 1. Make certain the last command is fmished, as indicated by the A>. 2. Remove any diskettes mounted in drive A and drive B. 3. · Oick on the MacCharlie window close box. The following message box will appear: Would you like to terminate the application running on MacCharlie? Quick Installation 4 4. Click on the Yes button. 5. Use the Macintosh Shut Down feature from the Special pull-down menu. Quick Installation 5 Supplement Upgrading MacCharlie to 3.0 This supplement explains how to upgrade previous copies of I the MacCharlie Application Software to version 3.0. Upgrading MacCharlie to 3.0 This supplement explains how you upgrade previous copies of the MacCharlie Application Software to version 3.0. The main new features in version 3.0 deal with printing and file transfer. For printing flexibility, it is now possible to print from MacCharlie to an ImageWriter or LaserWriter printer attached directly to your Macintosh, as well as using a printer attached to the ports on MacCharlie.