FILE NAME: W V 9 5 - 0 2 . R E F ORIGINAL DATE: June 13, 1997 REVISE DATE: August 2, 1999 FROM: Artic Technologies Help Center Artic Technologies 1000 John R. Road Suite 108 Troy, MI 48083. (248) 588-7370 Extension 11 Sales (248) 588-2650 Fax (248) 588-1425 Help Center www.artictech.com InterNet WEB Site sales@artictech.com InterNet E-Mail Sales help@artictech.com InterNet E-Mail Help TO: All Artic Users SUBJECT: TransPort Business Vision under MS-DOS for Windows 95. Recently we have noted problems with several computer systems with Windows 95, and TransPort Business Vision where problems have occurred in starting bv from the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file. Below are the changes which were made to these systems to correct this problem. Please keep in mind that this problem may not be experienced on all computer systems running Windows 95 with TransPort Business Vision. If you have installed Windows 95 in to a directory other than "C:\WINDOWS" you may have to modify some of the examples noted below so that they will work with your computer system. 1. Exiting Windows 95 and Restarting In MS-DOS: You will need to shut down Windows 95 and Re-start in MS-DOS before making any changes. This is accomplished with the following steps: A. From within Windows 95, hold down the (Control) key and press the (Escape) key. This will bring up the START menu. B. Type the letter "U". This will bring up the Windows 95 Shut Down Menu. C. At this point, press the letter "M" and then press (enter). The computer will re-boot to an MS-DOS prompt. D. From your "C:\WINDOWS > " prompt, type: CD\ (enter) This will place you at the MS-DOS "C:\ >" root directory prompt. If you plan to run an MS-DOS screen access program like Business Vision from Artic Technologies, and/or an MS-DOS Screen Enlargement program like Magnum GT/Deluxe, do it at this time. 2. Changes Made To The "CONFIG.SYS" File: Place the following line anywhere in your "CONFIG.SYS" file: SWITCHES=/C/F This will turn on MS-DOS BIOS screen writes. The "/f" switch is not necessary and may be omitted. Keep in mind that the MS-DOS version which comes with Windows 95 is originally set up for MS-DOS display output via direct screen writes. The following gives easy step by step directions on how to place this line in the "CONFIG.SYS" file with out a need for an editing program. To do this, you will need to be at the "C:\ > " prommpt. A. Make a copy of your "CONFIG.SYS" file by typing the following at the "C:\ >" MS-DOS prompt: COPY C:\CONFIG.SYS C:\CONFIG.BAK /Y (enter) This backup copy of your "CONFIG.SYS" file was created as a precaution before proceeding with the next step. B. At the MS-DOS prompt type the following: ECHO SWITCHES=/C/F >> C:\CONFIG.SYS (enter) What this does is to print the "SWITCHES=/C/F" command and append it to the end of the "CONFIG.SYS" file in the "C:\" directory. 3. Changes Made to The "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file: A. We recomend placing one of the following four lines in the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file when running TransPort Business Vision on a given serial communication port. Keep in mind that you may need to place a blank line preceeding the command. #1 Add this line when running TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM1:". \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C1 /M3 #2 Add this line when running TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM2:". \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C2 /M3 #3 Add this line when running TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM3:". \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C3 /M3 #4 Add this line when running TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM4:". \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C4 /M3 B. The following gives easy, step by step directions on how to place this line in the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file with out a need for an editing program. To do this, you will need to be at the "C:\ > " prommpt. #1 Make a copy of your AUTOEXEC.BAT" file by typing the following at the "C:\ >" MS-DOS prompt: COPY C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAK /Y (enter) This backup copy of your "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file was created as a precaution before proceeding with the next step. #2 At the MS-DOS prompt type one of the following commands depending on which serial communication port you will be using the TransPort Business Vision with: #a For TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM1:" type: ECHO \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C1 /M3 >> C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT (enter) #b For TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM2:" type: ECHO \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C2 /M3 >> C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT (enter) #c For TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM3:" type: ECHO \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C3 /M3 >> C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT (enter) #d For TransPort Business Vision on serial port "COM4:" type: ECHO \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C4 /M3 >> C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT (enter) What this does is to print the "\ARTIC\VISION\TVISION.COM /C# /M3" command and append it to the end of the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file in the "C:\" directory. 4. Changes Made To The Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" File: A. Modify the Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" so that it looks like one of the four examples below, noting as to whether you have network support and/or the Windows 95 Start Menu implemented: #1 No Network Implemented And Windows 95 Start Menu Turned Off: If you plan to have no network support implemented and the Windows Start Menu turned off, the beginning of Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" file should look as follows: [Paths] WinDir=C:\WINDOWS WinBootDir=C:\WINDOWS HostWinBootDrv=C [Options] BootMulti=1 Logo=0 Network=0 BootGUI=1 #2 Network Implemented And Windows 95 Start Menu Turned Off: If you plan to have network support implemented and the Windows Start Menu turned off, the beginning of Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" file should look as follows: [Paths] WinDir=C:\WINDOWS WinBootDir=C:\WINDOWS HostWinBootDrv=C [Options] BootMulti=1 Logo=0 Network=1 BootGUI=1 #3 No Network Implemented And Windows 95 Start Menu Turned On: If you plan to have no network support implemented and the Windows Start Menu turned on, the beginning of Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" file should look as follows: [Paths] WinDir=C:\WINDOWS WinBootDir=C:\WINDOWS HostWinBootDrv=C [Options] BootMulti=1 BootMenu=1 BootMenuDelay=30 BootMenuDefault=1 Logo=0 Network=0 BootGUI=1 #4 Network Implemented And Windows 95 Start Menu Turned On: If you plan to have network support implemented and the Windows Start Menu turned on, the beginning of Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" file should look as follows: [Paths] WinDir=C:\WINDOWS WinBootDir=C:\WINDOWS HostWinBootDrv=C [Options] BootMulti=1 BootMenu=1 BootMenuDelay=30 BootMenuDefault=1 Logo=0 Network=1 BootGUI=1 NOTE: All lines that were listed above for the beginning of the Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" file examples, must be in the exact order as shown. ALSO: Once the Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" file has been modified, it should have been saved out with the attributes of "+H +R +S". B. Below are directions to help you modify this file. You must be at the "C:\ > " prompt: #1 At the "C:\ > " MS-DOS prompt type the following: ATTRIB -R -S -H MSDOS.SYS (enter) NOTE: this will un-hide the MSDOS.SYS file to make it available for editing. #2 Bring up the MSDOS.SYS in to your favorite text editor. #3 Now locate the "[OPTIONS] section" of this file. #4 Edit and arrange these lines to reflect the specific example listed above for your system needs. #5 After making these changes, save "MSDOS.SYS" and exit your editor. #6 Type the following MS-DOS command: ATTRIB +R +S +H MSDOS.SYS (enter) NOTE: this will re-hide the MSDOS.SYS file to make it available to the operating system.. 4. Changes to be made for 16550 Serial Port Support: A. Obtain the "16550A.ZIP" file. This can be obtain from Paul Henrichsen's WEB site at: "www.thesocket.com/~henrich". B. Create a directory called "16550A" and un-zip the "16550A.zip" file in to that directory. C. Now bring up the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file in to your favorite text editor. D. Modify the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file to reflect using TransPort Business Vision being used on Serial port "COM1:" or "COM2:". #1 Changes to the "AUTOEXEC.BAT"file to run the "16550A" utility and TransPort Business Vision on "COM1": MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P C:\16550A.EXE 1 OFF ECHO HELLO. > COM1: \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION /C1 /M3 #2 Changes to the "AUTOEXEC.BAT"file to run the "16550A" utility and TransPort Business Vision on "COM2": MODE COM2:9600,N,8,1,P C:\16550A.EXE 2 OFF ECHO HELLO. > COM1: \ARTIC\VISION\TVISION /C2 /M3 Note: It has come to our attention that the "16550A.EXE" utility will not work with any of the "??SET.COM" programs which come with our external speech devices. Please note: The "OFF" parameter for the "16550A.EXE" utility must be in upper case. ALSO: The "MODE COM#:9600,N,8,1,P" will only work on "COM1:" or "COM2:". 5. Exiting the MS-DOS session And Returning To Windows 95. Since you are now finished with making all of the above changes to the "CONFIG.SYS", "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and Windows 95 "MSDOS.SYS" files, you are now ready to restart 95. This is accomplished with the following two MS-DOS commands: CD\WINDOWS (enter) EXIT (enter) NOTE: This will switch you to the Windows 95 directory. Your computer will exit MS-DOS and then re-start Windows 95. 6. The following changes were made in Windows 95's "Control panel" - "System" - "Computer" - "Ports: Com & LPT" properties for "COM1:". It is taken from the new up dated "WINSTALL.REF" file. This file is now available from the internet. For more information on where to download the "WINSTALL.REF" file, telephone Artic Technologies at: (248) 588-7370. If you plan to run WinVision 95 together with a MS-DOS screen reader (like Business Vision) using a serial speech synthesizer, there are some changes that can be made in Windows 95 to enhance compatibility. Below are step by step directions on how to accomplish this: A. Activate the Windows 95 "Start" menu by holding down the key and pressing the key. B. Press the key for the "Settings" folder. C. Press the key to access the "Control Panel". D. Press the key several times until you reach the "System" option and then press (enter).. E. Press your key three times until you reach the "generaL" tab. F. Now press your key once for Computer Device Manager". G. Press your key twice to go to "Computer Tree View". H. Then to "Ports (Com & Lpt)". I. When you are at "Ports (Com & Lpt)", to your right to open this folder and down To the specific serial communication port. This should be the serial communication port to which the speech synthesizer is connected. J. Press your key once to go to "Properties" and press (enter). K. Press once to go to the properties "original Configuration", "General" Tab. L. Press your key once for "Port Settings". M. Now press your key six times to go to "Advance Settings" and press (enter). N. Tap your Space Bar> to un-check "use Fifo Buffers". O. Press your key once to go to "OK" and press (enter) Q. Press the key four times to return back to ""Port Settings". R. At this point, right twice to "Input Output Range,. S. Now twice to "Use Automatic Settings" and press your key twice to go to "OK" and press enter. This will exit you from "Properties". U. Again, press your key four times to go to "OK" and press (enter). This will exit the "System" menu and place you back at the "System" option in the "Control Panel". V. Tap or double tap your key to poll down the "File" menu. Then down to "Close" and press . This will exit the "Control Panel" and place you back at the Windows 95 "Desk Top". 7. Please verify that the "Com1AutoAssign=0" line is in the "[386ENH]" section of the Windows 95's "SYSTEM.INI" file. 8. Shutting Down Windows 95 And Turning Off The Computer. Since you are finished with making these changes, it is time to Shut down Windows 95 and turn off your computer. This is accomplished with the following steps: A. From within Windows 95, hold down the (Control) key and press the (Escape) key. This will bring up the START menu. B. Type the letter "U". This will bring up the Windows 95 Shut Down Menu. Press Enter to Shut Down Windows 95. C. Once there is no more hard drive activity, turn off your computer. The next time the computer is turned on, these changes will take affect. For your knowledge, Artic Technologies has developed WinVision 95. It is a screen access system with speech synthesizer and braille display support for Windows 95. Also, Artic Technologies has developed and released Magnum Deluxe 95. It is a screen Enlargement system for individuals with impaired vision who needs screen enhancement under Windows 95. Telephone Artic Technologies at: (248) 588-7370 for Product information, pricing and/or to order. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Remember, all Trade Marks and/or Product Names are the legal property of their respective companies. Artic Technologies welcomes you to use the above information, but cautions that you do so at your own risk. Even though these steps have been thoroughly tested, we cannot guarantee that they will work in your specific computer environment. This is an Artic Technologies Help Center reference document. You may share it freely with anyone as long as the document remains intact and complete, the information is not modified and no charges are levied for it.