ATT Passageway For Partner Communications System User Guide

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Introduction
What is PassageWay Solution?
AT&T PassageWay™ Solution is a collection of software applications that runs
with Microsoft Windows™ operating system version 3.1 or later. These
applications provide you with an interface between your lBM®-compatible
personal computer and a PARTNER® Communications System via your system
or standard telephone. PassageWay Solution increases your
telecommunication capabilities by providing the following applications:
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AT&TBuzz
AT&TBuzz is an application that...

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AT&TSet
AT&TSet is an extension programming application that enables you to
program user features and the personal speed dial list for your MLS-
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®, MLS-18D®, or MLS-12D® telephone from your PC. With AT&TSet,
you can create and save multiple button programming files for your
telephone. You can also exchange these AT&TSet files with other
AT&TSet users. If you are the System Manager, you can use AT&TSet
to perform Centralized Telephone Programming from your PC for any
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User Responsibilities
Before using any of the PassageWay applications, you should be familiar with
basic Windows functions and procedures. If not, consult your Microsoft
Windows Users Guide.
You also may need to contact your PC vendor for information on configuring
your PC to meet PassageWay Solution requirements.
Conventions Used in this Guide
The following conventions are used in this guide:
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Getting Help
If you have questions about or problems with the PassageWay applications
that this users guide does not resolve, call the AT&T National Service
Assistance Center at 1-800-628-2888 or your AT&T Authorized Dealer.
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Installing and Setting Up
PassageWay Solution
Overview
This chapter provides the procedures for installing PassageWay Solution.
Installation of PassageWay Solution consists of the following steps:
1.Installing the PassageWay adapter, which provides an interface between
your PC and telephone
2.Installing the PassageWay software onto the hard disk of your PC
3.
Setting up AT&TBuzz
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Before installing PassageWay, make sure you have the PassageWay
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PassageWay Components
the PassageWay adapter
The PassageWay adapter provides an interface between your telephone
and an available serial (COM) port on your PC. The PassageWay
PassageWay consists of the following components:
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adapter connects to the Line jack on your telephone.
software (one 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB, high-density diskette). However,
PassageWay Solution is also available on a 5.25-inch, 1.2 MB diskette.
To receive the software on a 5.25-inch...

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Figure 2-1. PassageWay Solution Components
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Figure 2-2 shows the components of the PassageWay adapter.
Figure 2-2. Components of the PassageWay Adapter
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PassageWay Requirements
To use the PassageWay applications, you must have the following
components:
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nan IBM-PC compatible or PS/2®-compatible PC with the following
hardware:
—an 80286 or higher processor (an 80386 or higher model number
is recommended)
—an available serial port
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—a minimum of 2 MB of RAM (4 MB is recommended)
a 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB, high-density drive
a hard disk with 2 MB of space available
a Windows-compatible color video monitor
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