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 notifies you of incoming calls and
enables you to view call origination information (referred to as Caller ID
in this document), if available. AT&TBuzz enables you to handle
incoming calls from your PC.
AT&TCall
AT&TCall is a card file application that enables you to maintain names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other information you desire. With
AT&TCall, you can place calls directly from your PC.
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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
telephone type and to program the system speed dial list.
Log Viewer
Log Viewer is an application that enables you to access information
from the call log, which stores a record of calls you make using
AT&TCall and receive while AT&TBuzz is running.
AT&TConnect
AT&TConnect is the management software that provides the basis for
the other PassageWay software applications, and the diagnostic
features to troubleshoot these applications. AT&TCall, AT&TSet, and
AT&TBuzz require AT&TConnect to be running to connect these
applications with the PARTNER system, enabling you to fully use these
applications.
PassageWay Solution also provides the following features:
nautodialing using the Hayes® command set, which is the same
command set used by most modems
nthe ability to use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to link PassageWay
applications with other Windows applications
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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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nThroughout this guide, telephones are grouped into two different
categories: system telephones and standard telephones. System
telephones refer to AT&T telephones specifically designed to work with
the PARTNER system. These include the MLS-34D, MLS-18D, MLS-
12D, MLS-12®, MLS-6®, and MLC-6 model telephones. Standard
telephones refer to industry-standard single-line rotary or touch-tone
telephones, including feature phones with built-in feature buttons and
lights.
Commands and text you should enter appear in this style of
type.
Values, instructions, and prompts that appear on the screen are in
this style of type.
Key names that are always located on the keyboard in the same place
appear in boxes, as in [ ENTER ¿  ¿ ].
Key combinations (holding down one key while pressing another key)
are connected with hyphens; for example: [ SHIFT ]-[ TAB áx ].
The terms option buttons and radio buttons refer to the same object.
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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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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
components and an available serial (COM) port on your PC.
NOTE:
To use the Caller ID capabilities of PassageWay Solution, you must have a
PARTNER II Release 3.0 or later system that has lines subscribed to Caller ID
from your local telephone company. In addition, these lines must be plugged
into a PARTNER 206EC or 400EC module on your PARTNER system.
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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 diskette, complete the
registration card, specify that you want the software on a 5.25-inch
diskette, and return the registration card.
this users manual and a quick reference
a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter for 9-pin serial ports
If your PC has a 9-pin serial port, connect the 9-pin to 25-pin adapter to
the serial port. The PassageWay adapter has a 25-pin connector.
a 7-foot, 2-pair, modular phone cord (D4BU)
This modular phone cord connects the PassageWay adapter to your
telephone.
Figure 2-1 shows the PassageWay Solution components.
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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
a Windows-compatible pointing device (a mouse or trackball is
recommended)
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later release running in standard or enhanced
mode
a system or standard telephone connected to a PARTNER system that
is configured and operating properly. The functionality of the
PassageWay applications depends on the type of telephone you are
using. Any differences in functionality are noted throughout this
document.
NOTE:
If all the serial ports in your PC are already in use, you may wish to purchase
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an additional serial port to use with PassageWay Solution. Consult Appendix B
for information on choosing a suitable serial port for PassageWay Solution.
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