Novaterm 9.6 User's Guide
specified.
Novaterm then starts to dial the number. The screen displays the
number being dialed, along with a timeout countdown. If a
connection cannot be made within the timeout period, Novaterm gives
up and dials again (see 4.3.4, Redial time).
If you have a Hayes compatible modem, Novaterm will detect any
response codes reported by the modem while waiting for a
connection. Most Hayes compatible modems will respond with at
least some of the following messages:
NO CARRIER - The modem timed out and gave up.
NO ANSWER - Same as NO CARRIER
NO DIALTONE - The modem did not detect a dial tone.
BUSY - The number dialed was busy.
VOICE - Someone picked up the line on the other end.
If Novaterm detects any of these response strings from the modem, it
immediately stops the current attempt and dials again. If you modem
can detect a busy signal, you can redial a busy on-line service quickly,
increasing you chances of grabbing their line when it is free.
While waiting for a connection, you may press one of the following
keys to interrupt the process:
Space - Give up this attempt and dial again.
F1 - Quit dialing and return to terminal mode.
When the modem finally makes a connection, Novaterm changes your
configuration settings, executes the Connect Script if there is one, and
jumps into terminal mode. At this point, you are ready to start
communicating.
3.2.4 Multiple dialing
You have the option of dialing more than one entry in succession.
On the dialing directory, use the space bar to tag several entries for
multiple dialing. You'll see the > symbol appear next to tagged
entries. When you press RETURN, Novaterm will start dialing with the
first entry.
If your modem encounters a busy signal or does not establish a
connection during the timeout period, Novaterm gives up and starts
dialing the next number in the list that you selected. Novaterm
continues to loop through the list until a connection is established with