Quickpad tech-note
SETIO.EXE information
SETIO is a utility program that
allows the user to control the serial port to
work with a variety of available terminal
programs. It is also used by Quickpad software to
control the internal "adapter board"
with it's variety of functions, which include USB
Keyboard, USB Serial Mode, IR transmit mode, and
Modem mode (coming soon!) It is recommended that
only users with a good knowledge of DOS attempt
to use this program!
Example:
SETIO /M1 /B5 /C1 /I4
| /M1: |
RS232 mode, 8 data bits, no stop bit,
no parity. |
| /B5: |
Baud rate = 9600. To select other
rates change the number: 6=19200,
7=38400, 8=56K, 9=115K. Remember, the
Quickpad CPU runs at just 24Mhz, and
depending on the program, may not be able
to keep up with higher baud rates! |
| /C1: |
Com port 1, (physical address 3f8h).
You may also choose /C2, com port 2 at
2f8h. |
| /I4: |
Interrupt IRQ 4. You may also choose
/I3. Which one works depends on the port
chosen and the software you intend to
use. |
Terminal Programs
DSZ.EXE, a terminal program that uses many
popular file transfer protocols is available at www.omen.com
ZIP.COM, another popular transfer program is
available at www.palmtop.net
Both programs work with the SETIO parameters
shown above. If you want to simplify things,
create a batch file that contains the following:
SETIO /M1 /B5 /C1 /I4
DSZ
SETIO /M0
IMPORTANT:
Remember to run SETIO /M0 when you are finished
with your serial port program. This shuts off
power to the internal adapter board. If you
forget to do this you will drain your batteries
very quickly!!
NOTE: Usage of these terminal programs is at
the discretion of the user, Quickpad does not
provide support or other assistance in their
proper use.
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