Chapter 3 – Using the Front Panel
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This section describes important LCD options. Many, but by no means all, of the options have AT
command equivalents.
Status
Status LCDs display the current status of the modem. Though limb changes are automatic, certain
options can be selected by pressing the Æ button.
STATUS = IDLE
The modem is ready but inactive. This LCD appears when the modem is first turned on,
and is the starting point for accessing all other LCDs. Three options are available from this
LCD by pressing the Æ button:
MANUAL ORIG.?
Places the modem in originate mode for the time specified by register S7. Use
this option to connect to a remote modem by manually dialing the number on a
phone connected to the local modem. When the remote modem answers, press
the Enter button to establish a connection with the remote modem. You can also
use this option to temporarily place the modem in originate mode for back-to-
back testing.
MANUAL ANSWER?
Places the modem in answer mode for the time specified by register S7. You can
use this option to temporarily place the modem in answer mode for back-to-back
testing.
BUSY OUT MODEM?
Takes the modem out of service by putting it into an off-hook state so that a
calling modem receives a busy signal.
MODEM BUSIED OUT
Shows that the modem is busied out. To return the modem to normal service,
press Æ Enter.
STATUS = ONLINE
The modem is connected to another modem. Two options are available from this LCD by
pressing the Æ button:
CONNECT STATUS
Example: 49333,ASYNC,LAPM
Shows the connect speed, connection type, and error correction being used.
DISCONNECT?
Press the Enter button to force the modem to hang up. Same as the ATH
command.
RINGING
A remote modem or caller is attempting to establish a connection. One option is available
from this LCD by pressing the Æ button:
MANUAL ANSWER?
Forces the modem to answer the phone. You can use this option to establish a
connection if autoanswer is turned off (S0=0). Same as the ATA command.