Chapter 2 Using the Faxmodem
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Set auto baud detect to OFF (or NO).
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Finally, some programs ask “Send init if CD high?”, which you
should set to YES. Otherwise, the modem may not receive the
proper initialization string.
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If your software suggests an initialization string for this modem,
you should use it. If this modem is not listed by your software and
no initialization string is suggested, use the following initialization
string:
AT &F
NOTE: If you are familiar with AT commands and you save any
settings in the modem’s nonvolatile memory using the modem’s
&W0 or &W1 command, remove the &F from the initialization
string. Otherwise, the contents of the initialization string overrides
the saved settings.
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If the software does not provide a dial string, use ATDT if your
phone line uses tone dialing (as most do), ATDP if the line uses
pulse dialing.
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If your telephone service includes Call Waiting that you can
temporarily suspend by pressing *70, include ATDT*70, in the dial
string. (
NOTE:
Be sure to type the comma). (For pulse dialing,
use ATDT1170, as the dial string.) For more information about
handling Call Waiting contact your telephone company.
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If your fax software gives you the option of selecting Class 1 or
Class 2 fax drivers, select Class 1. The modem supports Class 1
only.
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If you plan to use the modem’s Caller ID feature, set up your
software to answer after at least two rings. This allows time for
the Caller ID information to be displayed. For more information,
see Appendix C.
Using AT Commands
While using your software and modem you rarely, if ever, need to
send AT commands directly to the modem. However, if you need
to enter AT commands you must do so from the software’s
terminal mode.
