NEW USER HELP last updated 11/22/81 15:19:16 Use DEL or backspace to correct typing mistakes Use control-R to review how a line looks after corrections. To erase an entire line, use control-U. [Want description of how to obtain help CBBS has several kinds of help: The first is just a short summary of functions. [Want to know how to get it Just type a question mark from the main function menu. ] The second kind of help is based on "keywords" such as "enter", "retrieve",¨ search", "bye", etc. [Want to know more about keyword help Access "Keyword help" from the main function menu (The one that says¨ "FUNCTION..."). Type the letter "H", then press return. When asked for a keyword: Type a single question mark to see a list of keywords. or, type the word: keywords Type two question marks to see keywords and a brief explanation of them. Should you type a keyword which is not in the file, CBBS will remember it so we might add it to the file later. [Want to execute keyword help, now OK, you can: 1. Just be asked for a keyword: H 2. List all the keywords: H then ? 3. List all keywords with a 1 line explanation: H then ?? [Want to be asked for a keyword OK. You can do this any time from the main menu with the "H" function. ]xh [Want to list all the keywords Ok. Here's the command to list them all. ]xh;?;; [Want to see a 1-line explanation of each keyword ]xh;??;; Now executing "H" (Keyword help command) for you: ]xh ];end of details on keyword help The third type of help, is self-explanatory: Some questions include a phrase such "or type ? for info on searching messages", or some such. There is no need to explain these further. The last kind of help is what you are now doing: simply answering Yes or No, to some questions. [Want more details on how it works Each time we ask you a question, if you answer: Y or YES we will give you some details, N or NO we will skip the details. QUIT You leave help, and go to the main menu. ];end of details on "how it works" ];================================================ Let me try to help you: [Want to know what kind of info is in CBBS msgs [Want to know how to look at message summaries In the main menu, type Q, then when asked for a starting message number, type¨ 1 This will list the message numbers and subjects. You can FLAG a message¨ for retrieval [Want to know how When you see a message of interest, wait until the NEXT message summary is¨ printing, then press your "F" key. If you "missed" one you want to go back and flag, press "M" (or your return¨ key). ] For more details on the messages, use the S (summary) instead of Q (quick¨ summary). It shows the date, who from, and who to, in addition to the¨ message number and subject which Q prints. ] Message content overview: The message numbers below 20 contain information about CBBS, local computer¨ stores, other dial-in hobbyist systems, etc. Message numbers from 20-30 give information about local clubs. The remaining messages are about a variety of computer-hobbyist and ham¨ related subjects. Returning to main menu... ]q [Want to leave CBBS Use the "G" command (means "good bye") from the main menu. You will be asked¨ if you want to leave comments. I'll type it for you now: ]xg [Want to stop your terminal bell from ringing Use the "P" (Prompt bell) command. Sorry, but I realize "B" would be easier¨ to remember, but that was taken for "Bulletin". I'll execute "P" command for¨ you now: ]xp [Want to look over the message summaries on CBBS Use the "S" (summary) command, or the "Q" (quick summary) command. It will ask for a starting message number. To start at the beginning, use 1. ¨ To just review recent messages, use -50, which means to review the most¨ recent 50 messages. Returning to main menu... ]q [Want to see the Welcome again Just type W in the main menu. I'll do it for you. ]xw [Want to see the Bulletins again Use "B" in the main menu: I'll do it for you. ]xb [Want to leave a message Use the "E" (Enter message) command in the main function menu. Please limit¨ the subject matter to Ham/computer/electronic hobby topics, and personal¨ messages between such people. [...or did you only want to leave a message for the operators In that case, the "G" (Good bye) command allows you to leave comments, which only the operators can see. Returning to main menu. ]quit Going into message entry via the "E" command: ]xe [Is the front part of each line being cut off Your terminal needs "nulls" sent to it. By pressing the "N" key while CBBS types, you will get some, 5 more for every time you press N. You can also use the "N" (Nulls) command of the main menu, to set EXACTLY how many you need. The # of nulls you need is the first # in the next line that prints: 123456789 here it is again 123456789 Here are 8 nulls: Use "N" to set the exact number needed ]xn;8 [Are characters you type showing up twice Then your terminal, or modem, is "half duplex" so CBBS has to be, too. Use¨ the "D" (Duplex) command to change it. I'll do it for you. Type D to change¨ back: >> Remember, nothing you type will echo. Type "D" to go back to echoing << ]xd [Want to see if you have any messages Type the command: MINE It checks for messages to your full name or your first name only. ]xmine [Want to erase an old message from or to you You first have to know the message number [Do you know its message number Then simply type K in the main menu, and then when asked, give the message number. Please be careful not to kill someone else's message. Returning to main menu... ]q OK, to find the message number, you have to look at the message summaries. Do so using the following command: MINE Returning to main menu... ]q Sorry, but those are the most commonly asked questions. I have no more in¨ mind. I suggest: 1. Trying the "H" command, and looking over the keywords, by typing "?"¨ when asked for a keyword, then type any keyword which might help. 2. Leave CBBS by using the "G" (Good bye) command, then when asked if¨ you want to leave comments, do so, telling us what you needed more help with.