BARR/SPOOL manual

8. Startup Screen Notes

This screen allows you to display optional information about a host computer. It is designed for you to include the name of any host computer with which you are communicating and the telephone numbers to call if you need assistance. The host name and phone numbers entered here display on the PC screen at program startup.

Data Entry Instructions – The first two sentences on the screen contain hints for entering the startup information.

Host Computer Name – The third line on the screen contains an entry blank for entering a host computer’s name. If you are not using a host computer with BARR/SPOOL, you could enter a name for the PC, such as Barr PC. The name you enter here displays on the first line of the Operation screen when the program is started, and will continue to display during program operation. For more information about the Operation screen, refer to Chapter 13.

Enter the name of your host within the brackets.

Help Desk Phone Numbers – Next, enter phone numbers for the appropriate help desks. If any communication problems are encountered, these numbers tell the PC operator whom to contact for assistance. You may want to include the phone number for the help desk at the host computer as well as the phone number for PC support. These numbers display at the top of the BARR/SPOOL console, below the Communication Scope and Status Line, when the program is started. The information displays on the screen until the host connection is made.

In the box at the bottom of the screen, enter the names of contact persons and their phone numbers.

Press ENTER when you are done to store your changes and return to the Installation Description screen.

If you do not plan to enter this information for your site, blank out the default information, because it is fictitious.