To download the Minitel Synertel emulator just click on macminitel_3.0.hqx (macminitel_3.0.hqx is a characater file. Use Binhex 4.0, Stuffit, Compact Pro or one of the many other utilities to convert this file into a program that you can use).

When you have downloaded the emulator, install it by double-clicking on the " Minitel" icon in the Macminitel directory and follow the instructions :
  • Select your hard drive

When the emulator has been installed, you will find the following files in the installation folder "Minitel f":
  • fichier MacMinitel : Point to it and select the function "File" "Create an alias" to produce an icon to put on your desktop, for example.

  • fichier MacMinitel.txt : a Simple Text document which you should read (it describes how to create scripts to connect automatically to the Minitel services).

  • Minitel-Prefs : this file in the Preferences file in your System file contains all the settings which you can modify using the menu bar at the top of the screen :
    "Fichier" "Edition" "Settings" "Session" "Capture" "Script".
    Any modifications you make are saved in this file each time you click on "Fichier" "Save Preferences".



If you have any questions about the emulator or experience any problems connecting, please read the FAQ

You can now test your Minitel access.