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Chapter 3: Solving Common Problems

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Solution: Your modem has a small speaker on its board

that gives you audible feedback of dial tones
and remote connection signals (“handshaking”).
This is not the same as the speaker that you
may have connected to your computer’s sound-
card.

If the software allows you to control the volume
of the on-board speaker, make sure the speaker
is enabled and set to a comfortable volume.

If the software does not have speaker settings,
add one of the AT commands listed below to
the initialization string:

L1 for low volume

L2 for medium volume

L3 for highest volume

M0 to turn the speaker off completely

M1 to turn the speaker back on

For example, if you want the volume low and
the software uses the initialization string AT

&F, change it to AT &F L1.

Dial Troubleshooting

Problem

:

The modem does not automatically dial a

call when you send a Dial command.

Solution

:

Make sure the modem speaker is turned on in
your software so that you can hear dialing
sounds. Also make sure that the phone line is
plugged in.

Make sure that you are dialing a valid phone
number, including any required dial prefixes.

If you are using tone dialing on a line that re-
quires pulse dialing, the line may not be able to
accept tone-dialed calls. Select Pulse dialing in
your software or make sure software dialing
prefix is ATDP (for pulse dialing).

Make sure your communications software and
modem are configured for the same COM port.

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Страница 1: ...QUICK START and REFERENCE GUIDE for USB Faxmodems ...

Страница 2: ...e hardware will work properly in all environ ments and applications and makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a par ticular purpose of the software or documentation The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the hardware software and documentation without obligation to notify any person or ...

Страница 3: ...ODEM 12 ACCESSING THE INTERNET 12 SETTING UP THE FAX AND COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE 12 Tips for Selecting Setup Options 13 INITIALIZATION STRINGS 13 MAKING THE MOST OF THE FAX AND VOICE FEATURES 14 USING VIDEO 15 CHAPTER 3 SOLVING COMMON PROBLEMS 16 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 16 DIAL TROUBLESHOOTING 17 ON LINE TROUBLESHOOTING 18 APPENDIX A REMOVING A PC S INTERNAL MODEM 20 APPENDIX B REGULATORY INFORMAT...

Страница 4: ...d pre standard 56K tech nology This way your faxmodem automatically selects the fastest compatible connection speed You ll find this fea ture particularly valuable if you frequently access different sites This Quick Start and Reference Guide provides easy step by step installation instructions for your new USB faxmodem What You Need to Use Your Faxmodem Make sure that you have received the followi...

Страница 5: ...s A microphone and speakers if not provided with your computer Macintosh models System Requirements PC IBM PC compatible Pentium 133 or faster or equivalent with 16 megabytes of RAM equipped with either a USB port or a PCI USB card Windows 98 operating system Macintosh iMac USB equipped Power Mac G3 or USB equipped PCI based Power Mac Mac OS 8 5 or above ...

Страница 6: ... install the USB faxmodem Note If you have a PC and are replacing an existing in ternal modem turn to Appendix A Removing a PC s Internal Modem page 20 to decide whether to keep or remove it If you have a PC 1 Follow the instructions on the Zoom Link CD An in stallation interface will display 2 Click on the Install Drivers button 3 Once your driver files are installed a Setup Complete dialog box w...

Страница 7: ...u do not have to shut down your computer Connect the cable Plug the cable s square end into the USB jack on the back of the faxmodem Plug the other rectangular end into the USB connector on your com puter 3 Your computer will display a message that it has de tected new software and is installing it 4 Connect the telephone cord Plug one end of the cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the fa...

Страница 8: ...R MODEM ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL 5 Turn the faxmodem on by pushing in the power button on the front shown in the following illustration Note Although the faxmodem has an on off switch we recommend that you leave it on whenever your computer is on it draws minimal power ...

Страница 9: ...uter goes into power save mode also referred to as going to sleep the mo dem s READY light will go off The light will go on automatically whenever the faxmodem is in use The USB faxmodem has a set of eight indicator lights on the front A chart explaining what the lights mean is on the following page This chart is also reproduced in con densed form on the bottom of the faxmodem ...

Страница 10: ...a fax connection has been made to another faxmodem or to a fax machine READY Lights when the faxmodem is turned on is unlit when the computer is in power save mode Error Correction Data Compression filters out line noise repeats transmissions auto matically if an error occurs and automatically compresses data when it s sent and de compresses it when it is received Completing the Installation If yo...

Страница 11: ...Software Installation Guide that came with your faxmodem to install a complete faxing and communi cations package that will help you get the most out of your modem Also explore the other software offerings on the Zoom Link CD The CD describes each program and offers easy point and click installation That s it We hope you enjoy the use of your new USB faxmodem ...

Страница 12: ...d using a video camera Accessing the Internet To access the Internet and the World Wide Web use an online service such as America Online AOL or Compu Serve or an Internet Service Provider ISP The best place to start is your ZoomLink CD which includes Internet and online services for you to try Setting Up the Fax and Communications Software Most software programs identify the modem automatically an...

Страница 13: ...munications between the computer and the modem take place at this higher speed independent of the modem to modem speed If your fax software gives you the option of selecting Class 1 or Class 2 fax drivers select Class 1 Initialization Strings An initialization string is a group of AT command settings that the software sends to the faxmodem to initialize it Your software determines which commands s...

Страница 14: ...9 to get an outside line put the number followed by a comma before the phone number Making the Most of the Fax and Voice Features Your faxmodem includes software on the ZoomLink CD that enables you to send receive and schedule faxes In addition it includes software so that you can use your computer and modem as a telephone answering machine or voice mail system with single or multiple mailboxes If...

Страница 15: ...deo Your faxmodem supports video applications through the V 80 standard protocol so that it can be used for high quality modem to modem videoconferencing The modem is compatible with H 324 point to point and H 323 Inter net video conferencing standards To send videos you need a camera and video software Zoom Telephonics ZoomCam video camera devices add video recording and transmission capabilities...

Страница 16: ...ny other problems as well Solution The most common problem with modems is that the communications software is not con figured for the same COM port as the modem or that the USB faxmodem is not selected under the software If you have a PC check which COM port the modem is using and make sure that the soft ware s COM port setting matches the modem s COM port setting From the Windows Toolbar under Se...

Страница 17: ...off completely M1 to turn the speaker back on For example if you want the volume low and the software uses the initialization string AT F change it to AT F L1 Dial Troubleshooting Problem The modem does not automatically dial a call when you send a Dial command Solution Make sure the modem speaker is turned on in your software so that you can hear dialing sounds Also make sure that the phone line ...

Страница 18: ...using If the modem is sharing a telephone line with other telephones inform the other users when you will be making a data call Line conditions may have deteriorated Recon nect Problem Your online service or Internet connection seems slow Web pages appear slowly and file downloads seem to take too long Check your connection speed Each time you dial in your call may be routed over different lines L...

Страница 19: ...lving Common Problems 19 Problem Your modem does not make a connection Solution If your modem places calls but never makes a connection make sure you are dialing the right number The remote modem may be turned off ...

Страница 20: ... remove it Follow these steps Click on Start and point to Settings Click on Control Panel When the Control Panel displays double click on the Modems icon Now click on the Remove button Click OK to con firm that you are removing the modem Windows has now been informed of your intention to remove the old modem 2 Remove the old modem as follows Shut down and turn off the computer Remove any cables co...

Страница 21: ...t to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Part 68 Telecommunications Statement The Federal Communications Commission FCC has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone net work This device is registered with the Federal Communications Com mission FCC for direct connection to the telephone lin...

Страница 22: ...d be performed at an authorized repair facility It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to such a facility Service facilities are listed on the product s warranty flyer The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via telephone fax machine unless such messag...

Страница 23: ...Notes ...

Страница 24: ...that you take a few moments to fill in the following information for your future reference Faxmodem Model _______________________________ located on the box Serial Number _______________________ located on the bottom of the modem under the bar code COM Port _______________________ Date of Purchase _______________________ Store or Dealer _______________________ ...

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