Zoom 27575 manual

QUICK START and REFERENCE GUIDE for USB Faxmodems[...]

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Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 4 W HAT Y OU N EED TO U SE Y OUR F AXMODEM ..................................... 4 S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR USB FAXMODEM ................ 6 I NSTALLING[...]

4 Quick Start and Reference Guide Introduction Welcome to the world of USB faxmodems. A faxmodem equipped with a Universal Serial Bus, or USB, means co n - venience, ease of installation, and high performance. You can install your USB modem quickly, without bot h - ering with a separate power supply or having to worry about your computer’s intern[...]

Introduction 5 If you want to use the modem as a telephone answering machine, you’ll also need: • A soundcard, microphone, and speakers or an ea r - phone (PC models) • 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 1[...]

6 Quick Start and Reference Guide Chapter 1: Setting Up Your USB Faxmodem A computer has many devices inside it, or attached to it, such as the mouse or the video card. These devices are controlled by software called drivers. The USB faxmodem also requires drivers. These drivers reside on the Zoom Link CD, and are installable in a few simple steps.[...]

Chapter 1: Setting Up Your USB Faxmodem 7 For both the Macintosh and the PC, the installation inte r - face also provides for uninstalling the drivers, if you ever need to. One final note: Don’t install any of the other software on the Zoom Link CD at this time. Connecting the Faxmodem to Your Computer 1 Find the serial number of your faxmodem on[...]

8 Quick Start and Reference Guide TELEPHON E LINE TELEPHON E COMPUTE R MODEM (ENLARGE D TO SHOW DETAIL ) 5 Turn the faxmodem on by pushing in the power button on the front, shown in the following illustration. Note: A lthough the faxmodem has an on/off switch, we recommend that you leave it on whenever your computer is on; it draws minimal power.[...]

Chapter 1: Setting Up Your USB Faxmodem 9 6 The modem will perform a brief self-test. Then the READY light should go on to show that the faxmodem is ready for use. Note: If the computer goes into power-save mode (also referred to as “going to sleep”), the m o - dem’s READY light will go off. The light will go on automatically whenever the fax[...]

10 Quick Start and Reference Guide Summary of the Indicator Lights Light Description OH (Off Hook) Lights when the faxmodem is off hook. ACTIVITY Flashes whenever data or commands are tran s - mitted from the serial port of your computer (or other device) to the faxmodem, or vice-versa. At high speeds the light may appear to be contin u - ously on.[...]

Chapter 1: Setting Up Your USB Faxmodem 11 If you have a Mac: • Double-check that the USB faxmodem is selected u n - der Settings . Installing the Software Consult the Software Installation Guide that came with your faxmodem to install a complete faxing and commun i - cations package that will help you get the most out of your modem. Also explore[...]

12 Quick Start and Reference Guide Chapter 2: Using the Faxmodem If you have installed the fax and communication software that came with your faxmodem, you probably do not need to read this chapter. The software sets itself up automat i - cally and takes care of sending any necessary commands to the faxmodem. You may, however, want to read this cha[...]

Chapter 2: Using the Faxmodem 13 Tips for Selecting Setup Options In setting up some older software programs, you may be asked to enter certain information. Most programs have default settings that are correct for use with this modem, and there is no need to change them. Nevertheless, you should be aware of the following items: • If you are asked[...]

14 Quick Start and Reference Guide Here are two of the more useful AT commands: • 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: AT &F . This command returns the modem to the default factory setting[...]

Chapter 2: Using the Faxmodem 15 nect while the hard drive restarts and activates the software. If this happens, you should deactivate the feature of your power saving option that stops the hard drive. See your computer's documentation for details. Using Video Your faxmodem supports video applications through the V.80 standard protocol so that[...]

16 Quick Start and Reference Guide Chapter 3: Solving Common Problems Note: If your modem is not working, please read this chapter and Chapter 2: Using the Faxmodem on page 12 care fully. For installation problems, refer to Chapter 1: Setting Up Your USB Faxmodem on page 6 . This chapter covers three categories: general troubl e - shooting, dial tr[...]

Chapter 3: Solving Common Problems 17 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 soun d - card. If the software allows you to control the volume of the on-bo[...]

18 Quick Start and Reference Guide Make sure your modem has hung up from the previous call. Select Hang Up in your software or type ATH in terminal mode. On-line Troubleshooting Problem: Your modem disconnects while communica t - ing with a remote system. Solution: The remote system has hung up. You need to reconnect. The telephone line disrupted y[...]

Chapter 3: Solving 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.[...]

20 Quick Start and Reference Guide Appendix A: Removing a PC’s Internal Modem If your PC does not already have an internal modem i n - stalled, or if you are replacing an external modem, you do not need this section. Note: Although you do not have to remove your internal modem, we recommend that you do so. Removing your old modem frees up resourc[...]

Appendix B: Regulatory Information FCC Part 15 Emissions Statement This modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These li m - its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte r - ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,[...]

22 Quick Start and R eference Guide of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly. If this device should malfunction, it may also cause harm to the tel e - phone network; should this occur, this device should be disconnected from the network until the source of [...]

Notes[...]

1139-A 27575 ©1999 Important Information In the event you need to call for technical support or customer service, you will need the information below. We recommend that you take a few moments to fill in the following information for your future reference . Faxmodem Model _______________________________ (located on the box) Serial Number __________[...]