Re: Z88 file transfer problems.

"David E. Edwards" <dedwards@xxxxxxxxx> skrev...
> I have a sinclair Z88 notepad (ser. 000357).
> Works ok but will not transfer files.
> I have a standard null modem cable which works ok with my Amstrad NC 100,
> but for the life of me I cannot transfer files to my PC (using
hyperterminal
> on Windows XP home) from the Z88.

The RS-232 "standard" was not allways so standard when it came to pinout and
certainly not on Sinclair computers.

The original PC-Link cable pinout is recommended. See these pages for cable
pinout and transfer programs:

http://www.algonet.se/~dennisgr/z88-dark.htm
http://www.algonet.se/~dennisgr/filetrans.htm

Best Regards
Dennis Groning

P.S. Noting your early serial number, I wonder which version of the
operating system OZ you have?
Press Index, Help and left arrow to see "The Cambridge Computer Z88 Portable
Version X"


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