Starting HyperTerminal
HyperTerminal is included with Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP computers. To start a HyperTerminal session left click on the START button and follow the path shown in figure 1:
Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
Note: The sample screen snapshots are from a Windows 2000 computer. Screens may vary slightly on other versions of Windows.
Figure 1 Starting HyperTerminal
You will then be prompted to name the HyperTerminal session and select an icon. Figure 2 shows an example session named Spectracom.
Figure 2 New Connection Screen
On the Connect To screen skip past the Country/region, Area code and Phone number configuration selections. In the Connect using box select the desired RS-232 port, COM 1, COM 2, etc. as shown in Figure 3. Click on the OK box to continue.
Figure 3 Connect To Screen
Next you will be prompted to enter the port properties. Select 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and XON/XOFF flow control as shown in Figure 4. Click on the OK box to continue. The HyperTerminal Session is now ready for use.
Note: When exiting HyperTerminal you will be given the option to save the session. Select yes to save for future use.
Figure 4 Port Properties