Dream Link Manual

DreamLink for the PC an easy guide to the © 1998 NTS Computer Systems Ltd. DreamLink Software NTS provides the DreamLink software for both Macintosh and Windows with your DreamWriter. We recommend that you load the DreamLink software on the hard drive of your Mac or PC so that it will always be available. If your computer is connected to a network, DreamLink allows printing on the network printer or saving to the designated network drive. This software allows you to print your files from the DreamWriter through a Mac or PC directly to a printer. This is commonly referred to as a “Print Through” process. DreamLink also supports interactive file exchange with both Windows PC’s and Macintosh System 7.0 directories. This allows the user to view the directory on the peripheral device and select a file to upload or download. In addition, dedicated directories can be named for uploading from the DreamWriter, allowing the teacher to set a directory per class so that when the student uploads work, the file will be stored automatically in the directory the teacher has set. The file transfer allows for the choice of RTF format or TXT format files. RTF (Rich Text Format) format is an industry standard for word processing file transfers. Unlike a TXT file transfer, RTF file transfers will maintain special features such as bold, tabs, and underlining. When formatting is not essential or the file calls for TXT (ASCII) format (e.g. program code), you have the option to transfer or save the file in TXT format. Using a Windows PC 1. Connecting a Windows PC to the DreamWriter • Using the NTS provided cable, connect the 9 pin serial connector (the cable end with only one connector) to the serial port of the DreamWriter. • Connect the 9 pin serial connector (the cable end with two connections) into the serial port of your PC. • Some PC’s have 25 pin serial ports. In this case you will need to purchase a 25 to 9 pin serial adapter. 2. DreamLink for Windows 3.1 • Install DreamLink for Windows using the standard setup procedure by putting the diskette in drive A and running A:SETUP from the FILE - RUN. • Double click on the DreamLink Group in your PROGRAM MANAGER window. • Double click on DreamLink icon to execute. 2a. DreamLink for Windows 95 • Install DreamLink for Windows using the standard setup procedure by putting the diskette in Drive A, clicking the START button, clicking on RUN and typing A:Setup. Click the OK button. • In Windows 95 click the START menu, move the cursor to PROGRAMS and then find the DreamLink group and single click on the DreamLink icon. 3. Transferring a File to a Windows PC On the PC: • Select the serial port to which you have attached the cable from the DreamWriter. (Com1, Com2, etc.) • Select FILE in the Destination © 1998 NTS Computer Systems Ltd. …