Multitech MT5600DSVD2, User Manual

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Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2
Product Description ................................................................................................................ 2
Features .................................................................................................................................... 2
What Is in Your Modem Package? ....................................................................................... 4
Related Manuals ..................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Quick Start
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6
What You Will Need .............................................................................................................. 6
We supply ......................................................................................................................... 6
You supply ....................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 6
Step 1: Mount the Feet............................................................................................................ 7
Step 2: Connect the Modem to Your System ...................................................................... 7
RS232 Connection ............................................................................................................ 8
Line Connection ............................................................................................................... 8
Phone Connection ............................................................................................................ 8
Power Connection ........................................................................................................... 8
Power-On Test ................................................................................................................. 8
Step 3: Install the Modem Driver ......................................................................................... 9
Installing the Modem in Windows ............................................................................... 9
Removing Your Old Modem from Windows .............................................................. 9
Step 4: Install and Configure Your Software .................................................................... 10
Step 5: Call the Multi-Tech BBS .......................................................................................... 11
Trio DataComm ............................................................................................................. 11
Windows HyperTerminal ............................................................................................ 12
Windows Terminal ........................................................................................................ 13
Step 6: Send a Fax ................................................................................................................. 14
Trio Fax ........................................................................................................................... 14
Microsoft Fax .................................................................................................................. 14
Voice Operation .................................................................................................................... 16
To Turn On DSVD Mode .............................................................................................. 16
To Turn Off DSVD Mode ............................................................................................. 16
To Originate a DSVD Call ............................................................................................ 16
To Answer a DSVD Call ............................................................................................... 17
References .............................................................................................................................. 17
Chapter 3: Features
What Can You Do with Your Modem? ............................................................................. 20
Required Equipment ............................................................................................................ 20
Computer ........................................................................................................................ 20
Serial Cable ..................................................................................................................... 20
Telephone Line ............................................................................................................... 21
Communications Software ........................................................................................... 21
Connections ........................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting to the Computer (“RS232”) ..................................................................... 21
Connecting to the Telephone Line (“LINE”) ............................................................. 21
Connecting to a Telephone Set (“PHONE”) .............................................................. 22
Connecting to Power (“PWR”) .................................................................................... 22
Surge Protectors and Lightning ................................................................................... 22
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................. 23