Personal Computer Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Getting Started
- Taking a Look at the Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Managing Power
- Upgrading Your Computer
- Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)
- Using an Internal Modem (available on select models
- Using PC Cards
- Using Audio Features
- Using the Infrared Port
- Securing the Computer
- Intelligent Manageability
- Maintenance, Shipping, and and Travel
- Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
- Troubleshooting
- Compaq Customer Support
- Regulatory Notices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Specifications
- Index
7-2 Using an Internal Modem (available on select models)
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Selecting Communications Software
You can operate the modem with preinstalled or optional software. To use
preinstalled modem software, select StartÅPrograms. Then,
■ In Windows 95 select AccessoriesÅFaxÅCompose New Fax.
■ In Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 select RingCentral Fax.
Configuring the Modem
The settings you may be required to enter vary among communications software
applications. As you enter these settings, the following information may be
helpful.
Recommended Settings
■ Model—
❏ Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅModem
or
❏ Enter the initialization string AT&F1&D2&C1E0V1S0=0.
NOTE: Newer initialization strings may be available from the Compaq
Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.
■ COM port settings—Refer to Appendix D.
■ Fax class—Select 1.
■ Parity—Select NONE.
■ Word length—Select 8.
■ Stop bits—Select 1.
■ Hardware flow control—Select RTS/CTS.
■ Speed—Select the highest transmission speed or baud rate.
❏ The maximum connection speed is determined by the speed of the
slowest modem on the connection. The internal modem negotiates
the fastest speed possible with the remote modem.