Smartmodem Optima 9600

 Smartmodem Optima 9600

Mon  09-16-1991

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Hayes Smartmodem OPTIMA 9600

The Hayes Smartmodem OPTIMA 9600 is the affordable choice for every

high-speed personal communications application including access to

information systems, bulletin boards and corporate host computers.  OPTIMA

96 includes a complete set of the most advanced CCITT standards and

supports the most frequently-used modem industry technologies.  OPTIMA 96

provides standard CCITT V.32 connectivity for 9600 bps line speeds and

CCITT V.42bis for up to 38,400 bps throughput on the public switched

telephone network.

MODULATION

CCITT V.32 - Adopted by the CCITT in October 1984, this standard is now

becoming the mainstream business standard for high speed modems,

overtaking CCITT V.22bis.  CCITT V.32 provides high-speed 9600 and 4800

bps communications.  Supports V.32 Automode procedure and EIA/TIA IS-63

for fallback to lower speeds.

International Data Transmission Standards - In addition to CCITT V.32

(9600 and 4800 bps) compliance, OPTIMA 96 also supports V.22bis (2400

bps), V.22 (1200bps).

Data Transmission Compatibility - OPTIMA 96 also supports communication

with 103 (300 bps) and 212A (1200 bps) modems.

ERROR CONTROL

CCITT V.42 - Supports standardized, point-to-point error-control

communications using the CCITT V.42 LAPM (Link Access Procedure for

Modems) protocol.  CCITT V.42's alternative protocol provides backward

compatibility with modems using MNP 2-4.

DATA COMPRESSION

CCITT V.42bis - CCITT V.42bis international data compression standard for

use by modems incorporating the V.42 LAPM error-control standard provides

compression capabilities to 4:1 enabling OPTIMA 96 to achieve throughput

to 38.4 Kbps.

MNP 5 - OPTIMA 96 provides a migration path to V.42bis data compression

by supporting backward compatibility with modems using MNP 5 for up to 2:1

compression.

TELEPHONE LINE INTERFACE

Dial-up Line - Provides pulse or tone dialing out and auto answering for

Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) operation.

PABX and Business Line Support - OPTIMA 96 operates in a variety of PABX

environments and has selectable features for operation with business

telephone lines.

MODEM CONTROL AND OPERATION

Hayes Standard AT Command Set - Full support for this industry standard

enables OPTIMA 96 to operate with the large installed worldwide base of

communications software.

Hayes Escape Sequence with Guard Time - Allows the modem to reliably

escape from the on-line mode of operation (receiving/transmitting data) to

the command mode (interpreting the Hayes Standard AT Command Set) without

being accidentally triggered by transmitted data.  U.S. Patent 4,549,302

was granted to Hayes on October 22, 1985.

Automatic Feature Negotiation -  OPTIMA 96 automatically negotiates with

other modems to analyze all features available (modulation, error-control,

data compression, etc.) to establish the most efficient communications

session.  This powerful capability is implemented transparently, making

OPTIMA 96 exceptionally easy to use even though its feature set offers a

wide range of capabilities and communications options.

Automode - Procedures defined in an appendix to CCITT Recommendation V.32

that allow modems with both V.32 and V.22bis modulation to reliably

interwork with other modems which have either or both of these

modulations, at the highest speed in common between the modems.

Automatic Speed Buffering -  This enables the modem to communicate at

varying speeds with other modems while communicating at a fixed interface

speed if required by its attached DTE (mainframe, mini-computer, or PC).

Flow Control - Works with systems equipped with flow control to manage

the interface between the modem and the system to control buffers and

preserve data integrity, preventing inadvertent data loss between the

modem and the system.

TRANSMISSION MODES

Asynchronous Hardware Mode - Supports standard asynchronous

communications for dial-up communications with value added networks,

on-line services, and personal computers.

Synchronous Hardware Mode - The modem supports SDLC, HDLC and Bisync

synchronous transmission for connections to mainframes and mini-computers.

 A PC using a synchronous adapter card is also supported.

Hayes AutoSync -  OPTIMA 96 can use the system's standard asynchronous

communications port for synchronous communications, eliminating the

additional expense of a synchronous adapter card for

SDLC or Bisync.  This convenient feature brings both asynchronous and

synchronous data transfer capability to your system in one communications

device.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Technical Support -- Technical support for OPTIMA 96 is available through

Hayes Customer Service in the U.S. at 404/441-1617 and in Canada at

416/283-2627.

Electronic Support -- Unlimited, free technical assistance is available

electronically through Hayes Bulletin Board System at 404/HI MODEM or

800/US HAYES, as well as Hayes Forums on CompuServe and GEnie information

services.

Product Warranty -- OPTIMA 96 holds a two year limited performance

warranty.  If the product does not perform as stated in the manual, Hayes

will repair or replace the product at no cost.  Hayes also offers an

extended two year warranty for US$100 and CN$120.

Smartcom EZ Communications Software

PROGRAM INTERFACE

On-Screen Menus - A simple menu interface logically groups program

operations.  All menu items have "short-cut" keys that allow users to move

quickly to the option they desire.  Function keys speed movement to other

menus.

On-line Help System - A first time user is automatically provided with

helpful information about how to start using the program right away.

Smartcom EZ provides a comprehensive context-sensitive on-line help system

that provides detailed information and cross-references to related topics.

 From any point in the program, press the F1 key to access help.

Phone Book - Allows users to store frequently called phone numbers and

other communications instructions to allow quick access to connecting and

exchanging information.  New phone book entry automatically requests the

phone number and other information without requiring the user to use the

settings option and stores the information under a user definable name for

future use.  Also provided are pre-entered phone book entries for the most

popular information services such as MCI, AT&T, GEnie, CompuServe and US

Sprint.

Direct Connect - Smartcom EZ provides a direct connect option that allows

users to connect directly with a mainframe or minicomputer.  Also, this

option can be used to issue AT Commands directly to the modem.

COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

Keyboard Macros - Users can assign a sequence of keys and entries to a

specified key, reducing the number of key strokes and speeding up often

used operations such as log-on sequences or information storable to a disk

file.

MODEM CONTROL

Hayes Standard AT Command Set - Takes full advantage of the Hayes

Standard AT Command Set for all Hayes Smartmodem products, including

automatic selection of highest possible speed.  Default parameters are set

to work in a majority of cases.  A user can also configure a modem through

simple, on-screen selections which Smartcom EZ then translates into the

appropriate commands that are issued to the modem.  Users can make maximum

use of modem features without needing to learn AT Commands.  (Note:

Direct connect is provided through Smartcom EZ for users who wish to issue

AT Commands directly to the modem via the keyboard.)

Set-up String - Allows the selection of features of non-Hayes modems when

those features are implemented using commands not found in the Hayes

Standard AT Command Set.

TERMINAL EMULATION

VT102/100 - The program imitates the characteristics of the popular DEC

VT102/100 terminal for communications with computers that recognize that

terminal.  Provides support of VT102/100 keyboard functions, visual

attributes and other key features.  The user guide provides suggestions

for changes to settings if necessary based on possible variances in the

remote system's requirements.

TTY (Teletypewriter) - A widely used type of emulation for PC computer

communications.  This is available as a subset of the VT102

implementations.

FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL

XMODEM - This is a widely used file transfer protocol that is supported

by most bulletin boards and on-line information services and is useful for

the error-controlled transmission of files.

ON-LINE OPERATION

Printing - A user can concurrently print information as it is received.

Disk Capture - A user can also concurrently save information to disk as

it is being received for later review.  This can help reduce the duration

of costly on-line and telephone charges.

Autotyping - A quick way to send a text file to the remote system is to

autotype it.  When autotyping a file, text is sent to the remote system as

if a user were rapidly typing it.

SPECIFICATIONS

System Requirements - Requires an MS-DOS compatible computer with minimum

of 512K RAM,

MS-DOS( Version 2.0 and higher.

Printer Types - Serial and parallel types.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Product Warranty --  Smartcom EZ communications software holds a unique

limited 90-day performance warranty.

Technical Support --  Technical support for Smartcom EZ is available

through Hayes Customer Service in the United States at 404/441-1617, in

Canada at 416/283-2627.

Electronic Support --  Unlimited, free technical assistance is available

electronically through Hayes Bulletin Board System at 404/HI MODEM or

800/US HAYES, as well as Hayes Forums on CompuServe and GEnie information

services.

Software Upgrade -- Smartcom EZ can be upgraded to Smartcom Exec for $35

until October 31, 1991.  After this date, Smartcom EZ can be upgraded to

Smartcom Exec for $55.  Smartcom Exec is a global communications software

program that supports most DOS environments, including Windows as a full

screen application and Desqview.  Smartcom Exec also features mouse

support, keyboard macros, a peruse buffer, and a powerful text editor with

word processing capabilities.  The powerful scripting language (SCOPE) is

also provided to automate repetitive tasks.

Hayes, the Hayes logos and Smartcom EZ are registered trademarks, and

Smartmodem and OPTIMA are trademarks of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.

 MNP is a registered trademark of Microcom, Inc.  The Consultative

Committee on International Telegraphy and Telephony (CCITT), part of the

International Telecommunications Union, is the United Nations agency

responsible for development of standards for international data

communications.

Other trademarks identified in this summary are trademarks of their

respective companies.