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Please note: This help file has been set up specifically for those who are using the AzTec server in Arizona.

Although many providers use the same programs for many of their services (like E-Mail, and Web Browsers) we can not guarantee that this information will help you.

If the instructions found here do not solve your problem or answer your questions, please contact your providers technical assistance department.
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KOL tips for using AzTec

SEVERAL HELPFUL TIPS FOR EASY COMPUTING:
Always turn the monitor on before turning on the computer. Strike each key with a light but crisp stroke of the finger. (Holding down a key makes more than one character.) Use the Backspace key to delete mistakes in the Mail System. Use the long Space bar in the keyboard to create spaces. Whenever you become frustrated leave what you are doing and play a game for relaxation. Call the "caregiver" when you have a problem you can't solve, and that person will help you through it.

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COMMANDS FOR THE PRO-COMM PROGRAM:
Alt+D automatic dialing of the eMail carrier (AzTec)
Alt+F10 bring up the Help file/list of commands
Alt+L print out what is on the computer screen
Alt+X exit the eMail program altogether


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Getting Started
  1. Turn the computer on. Start with the switch on the upper right side of the monitor, then the switch on the CPU.
  2. Using the up/down arrows, place the highlight on 'eMail' and press 'Enter'.
  3. Press Alt+d to bring up the automatic dialing menu. Press '1' and then 'Enter' to dial the AzTec network.
  4. When 'Connect xxxx' (i.e. 2400, 9600, 14,400) appears on your screen, you are connected.
  5. At the LOGIN prompt, type your userid (eMail name) and press 'Enter'.
  6. At the PASSWORD prompt, type in your password and press 'Enter'. The password is unseen.

    7. (Note: You may be asked to repeat the Login and Password. Just do again what you did the first time. There is 60 second limit to enter information without repeating step 3 above.)
  7. At the first prompt, to bypass the announcements, press 'q' and 'Enter'. Main Menu for the AzTec program appears on the screen.
  8. Press '4' then 'Enter' to open the Post Office for eMail. All eMail is sent to/from the Post Office location.
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Reading E-Mail from the Post Office
  1. Press '2' then 'Enter' to check the eMail in your box. A listing of the messages will appear on the screen including the total number of messages in your box.
  2. Type in the number (e.g. 1) of the eMail to be read and Press 'Enter' to bring the message to the screen.
  3. Press 'n' and 'Enter' to read your next unread eMail if there are more. The next unread message will appear on the screen.


    4. NOTE: To get the listing of the messages in step 1 to reappear on the screen, just Press 'Enter' after the "Enter Command"
  4. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the screen. Type in the letter (d or u) for the action you want to take for the message just read and then 'Enter'. Then repeat step 3.
  5. When ready to exit the 'check your eMail', press 'p' and 'Enter' to check for any new mail and "Really exit mail system? 'y' takes you back to main menu.
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Sending E-Mail from the Post Office
  1. Press '3' then 'Enter' to go to the send email.
  2. Do you wish to send some electronic mail? Enter 'y' for yes.
  3. Date and time is automatic by AzTec. "To:" is next, If a userid is on AzTec, only input the userid and Press 'Enter' as AzTec will provide the rest of the information and then ask if the name associated with the userid is correct? Enter 'y' if correct.
  4. "Subject:" is next, input the subject and 'Enter'.
  5. New screen moves the To: with the userid to top of screen with cursor blinking under the "T". If ready to type message, Press 'down arrow" five times to get down to the starting line of your text. You must hit enter at the end of each line. If you make a mistake, you can use the backspace key to delete characters to the left of cursor.

    NOTE: Use your arrow keys to stop at "Cc:" if you want a copy to someone else, input the userid. You can copy your own userid if you want a copy sent to you for reference.


  6. When you have a completed message, Press 'Esc' and then letter 'z' key to get the following menu:
    7. 1 = Send message (send it now!)
    4 = Append to the message (add more text after the last line of text and then on a new line at the very end Press '###' and 'Enter')
    5 = Edit the message (make changes to the message)
    6 = Cancel message (decide not to send)
    7 = Check spelling for this message (Press the 'i' key to accept the word and put it into your private dictionary for future use or Press the number of the correct spelled word and then 'Enter'.
    Note: You can Press 'a' to accept the word for the rest of this message and not put it into your private dictionary or Press 'x' to exit spelling.
  7. After Sending a message, you are at the Post Office menu again. You can repeat '2' check your mail, '3' send mail or 'x' to exit.


    8. NOTE: Using WORD WRAP to avoid having to press enter after each line. After pressing the down arrow five times in step 5 above, You can press 'Esc' then 'x' then 'w' before starting your message text. Only use the 'enter' key for a paragraph break. If you make a change that causes the words to run off the edge of the screen, finish that change and then press 'Esc' then 'q' and the message will be realigned.

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    The Mail System
    These are the commands available when reading mail. They are always available, no matter what the current menu says.

    + -- Move to next screen of headers.
    - -- Move to previous screen of headers.
    t -- Type out the current mail message to the screen.
    n -- Read the next unread mail message.
    v -- Read (view) the next mail message, regardless of whether or not it has already been read.
    b -- Back up - read previous mail message. This always goes back to the previous message, regardless of whether or not you have already read it.
    r -- Send a mail reply back to the author of the current message. Your editor is set to 'ce', the body of the current message will be included in the reply for you to quote or delete as you please.
    c -- Check for and read in any new mail.
    d -- Delete the current message from your mail box. This simply marks the message as deleted. It doesn't actually go away until you exit, which gives you a chance to change your mind and undelete it ( u ).
    u -- Mark the current message as not deleted.
    s -- Send a mail message to someone. This doesn't include anything from your mailbox in the message; you start fresh.
    f -- Forward the current article to a given recipient. This simply mails the current article to whoever you choose. It allows you to put a message at the top of the article.
    l -- List descriptive headers of all messages out on the screen. The alpha letters before the message number are: R for message already read, D denotes message marked for deletion, N signifies a new message, and * asterisk identifies what message you are currently on.
    j -- Jump to a message and make that message the current one. You will be asked to type in a message number, and that number will be made current.
    z -- Delete all messages before and including the current message. This simply marks them as deleted, you have the chance to undelete ( u ) them before you exit.
    e -- End - jump to the last message in the mailbox and make it the current message.
    ! -- Mark the current message as being unread. A scan for next unread message could find this message.
    > -- Save the current message into a file in your work directory. You will be prompted for a filename. If file you specify already exists, the article will be appended, otherwise the file will be created.
    h -- Show a help screen with short explanation of all these commands.
    q -- Exit the mail reader.
    x -- Exit the mail reader, a synonym for 'q'.
    w -- Write out, then reread your mail file. This actually removes all messages marked as deleted. It's a way to 'clean up' your mailbox when you've deleted a lot of messages and you want to see what's still there.

    PROCEDURE FOR DELETING LARGE NUMBERS OF MESSAGES:
    1. Type ' D ' as the command and then press 'Enter'.
    2. Type in the range of messages to be deleted. For example '1-50' and 'Enter'. Messages 1 through 50 will be deleted.

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    Replying to a Message
    On a "reply" to a message where you do not wish to make use of the quoted text, simply place your cursor on the first line of the quoted text. Press 'Esc' key, and then the 'Space' bar once. Next, move your cursor to the end of the quoted text and press 'Ctrl+w'. All text in between these two points will be deleted and you can start your new text for the response. (NOTE: You may have to Press the 'up arrow' key once or twice to see the "To:" line if the original message went over to the second screen.)

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    The Internet Usage (The Web)
    Some of you have been online long enough to be ready for your first venture into the Internet. AzTec can take you many places on the Internet with very simple steps. So pull up your anchor, set your sails and take a short voyage into the Internet. I will give you the simple commands to sail along, but you must bring the spirit of adventure to the voyage. Don't be afraid to follow the menus at the foot of the screen. Just wade out and have fun.

    Please Note: The folowing commands and examples are specific to AzTec in Arizona. If you are using another provider or FreeNet these commands may not work for you. Please contact your provider in order to learn the correct commands for your area.
    Step 1. After getting into AzTec stop at the Main Menu. Select # 13 on the main menu (World Wide Web and press enter.)

    Step 2. When the new screen comes up look to the very bottom and you will see a series of commands. Select the ' GO ' command by typing ' G ' and pressing enter.

    Step 3. You will see at the bottom of the screen a place to type an address after the letters ' URL '. In the space type the address of the web site you wish to visit. Carefully study the menus that come up on the screen and select the command you wish to follow.
    Note: To quit, the URL requires a blank line with a period in the first position.

    EXAMPLE:
    Suppose you want to bring up the local web site AZCentral on you screen. Follow the steps indicated above and in the space after URL type http://www.azcentral.com and press enter. Follow the menus that come up to discover all the information about Arizona on the Internet.

    OTHER EXAMPLES:
    Would you like to bring up the Christian Computing Magazine site? Type http://www.ccmag.com and press enter. You can read articles from the current issue as well as back issues. Just follow the menu commands.

    Would you like to bring up the American Baptist Churches web site? Type http://www.abc-usa.org and press enter. You will find back issues of Missions Magazine e.g. there.

    Spend some time having fun with these sites to build your skills and confidence in navigating the Internet.

    Pastor John
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