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Speakerphone Support
Speakerphone software can be installed automatically
when you run Setup. This software lets you use your
computer as you would a telephone. Your computer
must be equipped with a sound card, a speaker, and a
microphone (either built-in or external). A multimedia
subsystem must also be installed. Speakerphone support
means you can use your modem to dial a number, then use
your computer’s speaker and microphone for conversation.
To use the speakerphone functionality of your modem,
click on the Speakerphone icon installed during Setup.
Click Help if you have questions about Speakerphone
software installation.
Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Support
Your modem, when used with communications software
that supports this feature, allows you to send and receive
personal voice mail. If you have a multimedia computer,
you can send greetings and record voice messages as you
would with a standard answering machine. You can also
access your voice messages remotely.
Your software and modem can autodetect incoming fax,
voice, or data calls and provide fax-on-demand services you
can tailor to your needs.
The communications software shipped with your modem
fully supports voice messaging. Refer to the communications
software help files or manual for details about using this
feature.
AT Commands
AT commands are set at the factory (factory settings are
called
defaults
) to perform specific modem functions in
preselected ways.
Use AT commands to display call status or send and receive
data with communications software, such as Terminal
(Windows 3.x) and HyperTerminal (Windows 95 and NT).
