Use your modem-equipped computer to dial up the Central Rappahannock Regional Library's online catalog.

Dial-up access provides location and availability information about the books, magazines, music and talking book cassettes, videos, and CD's owned by your regional system.

From your own computer, you can

• search for items by author, title, or subject
• scan best seller lists
• place items on hold
• find community information
• print/save lists of titles

Dial Pac Requirements

Apple or IBM-compatible PC

Hayes-compatible modem

Communications software settings:

1200/9600 baud

No party

8 data bits, 1 stop bit

full duplex

handshake/flow control none

or Xon/Xoff

Terminal emulation: VT100

Dial Up Instructions

• Windows 95/98 users should use the HyperTerminal option rather than Dialup Networking to use the following Dial Pac number.
• Dial (540) 373-5109. When connected, press <Enter>.
• login: library
• Tip: If login: prompt does not appear, then try pressing Ctrl-Q and <Enter>.
• After a successful login, the system will lead you through the Bulletin Board announcements to the Dial Pac search menu.

Screen Garbage?

Screen garbage usually means terminal emulation setting is incorrect. You need to return to login and start over. Follow these three steps:

• Type Q and <Enter>
• At "Welcome to DYNIX Door" screen, type <Enter>
• Type 15 and <Enter>

Need Help?

• For questions about searching the CRRL catalog, call the Reference Staff at 540-372-1144
• For technical questions, call our staff at 540-372-1160, Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:30, and ask for Margaret Beattie or Nancy Buck