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Using an Internal Modem 9-5
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Using the Modem
The internal modem
■ Does support all operations described in most communication
software documentation.
■ Does not support the modem pass-through connection
available on some optional docking bases.
If you are using a fax application, the following supplementary
information may be helpful:
■ Fax speed—Fax communication software enables the modem
to send and receive faxes at 14,400 bps.
■ Installing and loading fax communication software—
■ Install no more than one fax application at one time in
the computer. If more than one fax application is installed,
conflicts may occur because all fax applications use
similar files.
■ When some fax applications are loaded, their fax drivers
may disrupt other modem functions. The disruption may
persist even after you have closed the fax application. If you
experience problems with the modem after having loaded
your fax application, refer to the fax application
documentation for information about unloading the driver.
■ Sending a Fax—
■ Opening the fax application loads the application fax driver
and prepares the modem to send the fax.
■ If you prepare the fax in another application, you may need
to select your fax driver from within the print setup menu of
that application.
■ Receiving a Fax—For the modem to receive a fax, a fax
driver must be loaded and the fax application must be open.
■ If you have enabled auto receive within your fax
application, opening the application loads the fax driver and
prepares the modem to receive a fax.
■ If you are using a Windows fax application, you can receive
a fax while using another application by opening, then
minimizing, the Windows fax application.