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two modes: as a fax and as a modem (which can be connected to other
computers via their modems).
Faxing
Your modem can allow the computer to send and receive faxes if you
obtain fax software. Any Windows application which has a print command
can be used to generate faxes. You can combine text and images from dif-
ferent programs into a single fax transmission. To send a fax from within
a Windows program, you need only select the fax as your printer for that
document. Then print the document just as you would to your printer. Your
fax can also be used to receive faxes, which can be sent directly to your
printer to produce a hard copy of the fax transmission.
Software logs will enable you to track all of the faxes that you have sent
or received.
Modem Communications
You can use the modem to connect to
other computers with a modem, or to
log into networks that allow modem
access. Your modem can be set to
emulate a terminal for logging into
remote systems. It can also be used
with login protocols to connect to cer-
tain providers and online services
(including those provided with
Windows). (Figure 2.7) Your modem
can be set to allow your computer to
function as its own mini-BBS (bul-
letin board system), enabling callers
to login to your computer and exchange information.
2.9
You must disengage Call
Waiting when using the
fax/modem. The click from
the Call Waiting can interrupt
or cancel transmissions by the
fax modem. Contact your local
phone company for information
about how to disable Call
Waiting.
Chapter 2: Basic Computing
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