Z88 - Mobile Phone

Disclaimer: We can't be help responsible if anything go wrong (if you damage your Z88, GS18 or cables) after you decide to apply the following instructions. OTOH, it worked for Paul Gibbs, so it's up to you...

Parts needed:

• 1 moulded lead with 9 pin male ‘D’ type connector on one end (for the Z88)
• 1 9 pin male ‘D’ type connector and hood

of course you'll also need a soldering iron, screwdriver, cutter, etc...

The key point is which wire goes on which pin of the connector, so here's a diagram to explain:

Z88 connector 9 pin Male (moulded lead)	is connected to	'GS18' connector 9 pin Male (connector & hood)
3 (RxD)	<->	2 (RxD)
2 (TxD)	<->	3 (TxD)
4 (RTS)	<->	7 (RTS)
5 (CTS)	<-
8 (DCD)	<-
9 (DTR)	<-	4 (DTR)
7 (SG)	<->	5 (SG)

A few words of explanations: Join the wires that come from pins 5, 8 and 9 on the Z88 and connect them to pin 4 to the GS18.

Z-Term

Z-Term supports DUMB, Hayes or MIRACLE modems.

Forget using the Z88's limited terminal application. Z-Term can be used with auto-dial modems and to transfer files to computers.

Speeds of 75, 300, 600, 1200, 1200/75 (V23), 2400, 9600 and 19200 can be selected.

Teletype or Viewdata (for PRESTEL) modes are supported together with the Baud rate, delay times, parity settings (Even Odd None Mark Space) and function key assignments for each telephone number stored.

A 'tape-recording' facility can be used to record what is displayed on the screen when 'on-line' for later scrutiny or printing. Files can also be prepared off-line and sent when required.

The program can store up to five telephone numbers and Log-On strings, allowing easy access to bulletin boards, CompuServe and other off-line services. Xmodem file transfer protocol is also provided so that files can be transferred (with a suitable cable) to other computers that have a terminal program and Xmodem already installed.

Other commands and facilities include

• Break (break of transmission for 100 milliseconds)
• Off - disconnects
• Save frame
• Sending Control Characters

Z-Tape

Z-Tape saves and loads files from the Z88 using a cassette tape recorder.

Instead of using an EPROM use a cassette tape instead.

• Extend Z88 storage inexpensively.
• PC Independent.
• Flexible.
• Simplify archiving.

Z-Tape is modelled on the Z88 Filer pop down. Saving to tape is as easy as saving to EPROM.

Restoring from tape is easier than from EPROM using the Filer. All files may be restored, or a single file may be specified.

A Verify routine is included to check file integrity once it is saved.

For best results the recorder should be simple, without any tone controls and run on at least four 1.5v batteries. The connecting lead from the Z88 to the cassette recorder (which has two 3.5mm plugs on it - for the microphone and earphone sockets) is extra.

Z88 Computer Links

Description	Price	VAT	Total
Amiga Link (Sector Software)	£25.00	£4.38	£29.38
Archimedes Link (Lindis)	£24.95	£4.37	£29.32
Arc Link inc. Z88, WP2/3 & NC100 (S & S)	£39.00	£6.83	£45.83
Archimedes Link PipeDream (Colton)	£34.00	£5.95	£39.95
Atari ST Link -Use Z-TERM, PC AT Cable and Terminal software on Atari
BBC-Link (Cambridge)	£8.95	£1.57	£10.52
Mac-Link (Cambridge)	£32.95	£5.77	£38.72
USB Serial Adapter for MAC with Mac-Link (Cambridge) FREE	£42.55	£7.45	£50.00
Mac Link inc.. Z88, WP2/3 & NC100 (S&S)	£39.00	£6.83	£45.83
PC AT 9/25 way Serial Cable	£12.95	£2.27	£15.22
PC AT 9 way extension Serial Cable	£9.00	£1.58	£10.58
PC-Link 2 (Cambridge)	£29.79	£5.21	£35.00
PC L 2 /EazyLink	£51.06	£8.94	£60.00
PC Link 2 to EazyLink upgrade	£29.79	£5.21	£35.00
PC Link 2 to EazyLink upgrade (ROM only for MAC users)	£8.51	£1.49	£10.00
MAC Link or PC-Link 2 ROM only (Cambridge)	£20.00	£3.50	£23.50
PCW Import/Export (C-Port)	£29.95	£5.24	£35.19
PCW Serial/Parallel Card PCB Connector	£49.95	£8.74	£58.69
PCW Serial/Parallel Card Plug Connector	£69.95	£12.24	£82.19
QL Link (Sector Software)	£25.00	£4.38	£29.38
Z88 to Z88 Link Cable	£12.95	£2.27	£15.22
z-TERM Software (Wordmongers)	£43.47	£7.61	£51.08

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