You can configure the FaxTalk Plus for Windows software to fit your specific needs. The FaxTalk Plus configuration options are found under the Configure Menu in FaxTalk Plus for Windows.
The Configure menu contains the Modem, Dialing, Answer, User, Fax, Notify, and Polling options as well as settings for the Button Bar and Status Bar.
To enable the Button Bar select Configure > Show Button Bar. You can select between large buttons and small buttons on the Button bar with the Configure > Use Large Buttons option.
To enable the Status bar at the bottom of the FaxTalk Plus for Windows window select Configure > Show Status Bar.
Modem Configuration
The Modem Configuration window parameters let you specify the desired options for
the modem type you selected during the installation and configuration. From the Modem
Configuration window you can modify the setting for the modem initialization string, the
port the modem is using, at what speeds you want to send and receive, the speaker mode and
the speaker volume control.
If you want to change your modem type, you need to modify the configuration using the FaxTalk Setup program. The Modem Type cannot be specified from within FaxTalk Plus.
Type
If you want to change your Modem Type after installing FaxTalk Plus for Windows, you must
return to the FaxTalk Plus Setup program. The Modem Type cannot be specified from within
FaxTalk Plus.
Initialization String
A default Initialization String is built into FaxTalk Plus for the Modem Type you
selected. Normally you WILL NOT change this setting. If you need to modify the
initialization string, type in any additional modem settings you need for this
transmission.
Port
Select the COM Port to which the modem is
attached. COM 1 is the default selection.Verify that there are no other devices currently
assigned to the selected COM Port, or using
the selected COM Port's
IRQ. COM Port conflicts frequently prohibit the use of the fax modem.
COM Ports 1 and 3, and 2 and 4, often share IRQs.
Transmit / Receive Speed
Select the maximum Transmit/Receive speed for your modem. 14,400 bps is the default
maximum transmit/receive speed.
Speaker / Speaker Volume
Select whether you want your modem's speaker enabled and the desired speaker volume for
your modem, by clicking on the volume level.
Dialing Configuration
The Dialing Configuration parameters specify the dialing characteristics of your telephone
system and how you want FaxTalk Plus to handle dialing. Access these parameters with the Configure > Dialing menu command.
Dialing Prefix
Enter a value in this field only if the phone you will be using requires that you dial a
special number to connect to an outside line. Type the dialing prefix required to get an
outside line (usually 9) followed by a comma (to indicate that the modem should pause for
moment) in the text box. This allows your phone system to connect with an outside line
before dialing the desired phone number.
When you send faxes using FaxTalk Plus, you will be able to override the prefix and not dial it for a particular recipient by entering a colon as the number's first digit.
Dialing Method
Click on the Tone radio button if the
telephone line you are using can operate with tone dialing. Click on the Pulse radio button if your line requires dialing with
pulses.
Credit Card Codes
Enter your credit card code if you intend to bill the modem use to a credit or calling
card. Two credit card number entries are available. You can also use these fields to
represent complex dialing setup strings or long-distance access codes. To use these codes,
simply insert an @1 or @2 in your recipients' fax phone numbers. For example you may wish
to enter a number to access a long distance service in the @1 field and the PIN code in
the @2 field. You would then enter a fax number in the phonenbook such as
@1,,,,408-342-1022,,@2. This will dial the number stored in the @1 field wait the number
of pauses entered, dial the fax number, wait the number of pauses entered, and then enter
the pin code.
Local Area/Country/City Code
Enter your local area or city and country codes. FaxTalk Plus examines this field before
dialing. If you are making a local call (that is, the recipient's fax number starts with
these digits), FaxTalk Plus will automatically strip these characters from the beginning
of a phone number, because they are not required.
Number of Retries
Select the number of times you want FaxTalk Plus to try sending a fax if it was
unsuccessful in the first try. The number of retry settings range from 0-8. The default
setting is 2 retries.
Retry Delay Period
Specify the amount of time you want FaxTalk Plus to wait before retrying to send the
transmission. The delay period settings range from 1-60 minutes. The default setting is 10
minutes.
Wait for Dial Tone
Specify the amount of time required to get a dial tone on your phone system. The wait for
dial tone period settings range from 1-8 seconds. The default setting is 1 second.
Duration of Comma
Specify how much time should be equated with the insertion of a comma in an outbound fax
phone number. This option is used by people who are using a PBX phone system and must dial
a number (usually 9) to get an outside line. The comma in the phone number after the 9
allows the phone system enough time to get an outside line before proceeding to dial the
specified number. The duration of comma settings range from 1-8 seconds. The default
setting is 1 second.
Answer Configuration
The Answer Configuration parameters specify whether FaxTalk Plus automatically answers
calls and how it will announce the receipt of new faxes at your machine. Access these
parameters with the Configure > Answer
command.
Answer After
Click on the checkbox to indicate whether you want FaxTalk Plus to answer the phone.
Select the number of rings you wish FaxTalk Plus to answer after. The number of rings can
range from 1-8.
Distinctive Ring
If the Distinctive Ring phone service is available in your area and you subscribe to it,
you can select this option to allow more than one phone number to call into the same phone
line. Incoming calls can be identified as to which phone number by the ring length and
timing of the ring.
If you enable this option, click the Configure button and specify which lines FaxTalk Plus should answer. If your modem uses non-standard ring messages, click the Setup button from the Configure Distinctive Ring Answer dialog box to modify the standard settings.
When Phone Rings
FaxTalk Plus can display a pop-up message box whenever a call is received at your
computer. The pop-up box notifies you of the incoming call and gives you the option to let
FaxTalk Plus answer the call, or to not answer the phone at all.
Flash Program Icon
Check this box to flash the minimized FaxTalk Plus program icon when a new fax is
received.
Sound
Check this box to announce new faxes with sound. Select the sound file you would like to
use. Clicking Test plays the selected sound if you have a sound card.
Every_Minutes
Use the up or down arrows to indicate how often to repeat the sound. You can select from 1
to 60 minutes.
Print Received Faxes
Check this box if you would like to automatically print faxes when they are received.
Click the Setup button to select the desired
printer.
Answer Now Hot Key
Enter the combination of keys you want to use as a Hot Key to tell FaxTalk Plus to pick up
the line and answer the call from other applications
User Configuration
The User Configuration parameters define what information will be displayed on faxes that
you send. The fax header information is printed at the top of each page sent. Access these
parameters with the Configure > User menu
command.
Fax User ID
Type the name you want to appear (up to 20 characters) on the top of the faxes you send.
The Fax User ID can be your name, your company's name, or anything you wish. It is used as
an identifier by fax machines with which you communicate.
Fax #
Type your fax phone number. The number appears at the top of the faxes you send.
Coversheets
Select the coversheet template file you want to use as the default coversheet by clicking
on the down arrow. If the template is stored in a different directory, click the file
folder button. Select the appropriate directory and file. Note that you can choose from
any template each time you send a fax; this simply sets the default template. You can
click on the New button to create a new
coversheet template, the Edit button to edit
the current template, or Delete button to
delete the current template.
Generate Coversheets
Enables the Generate Coversheet option if you want to automatically include a coversheet
with faxes that you send.
Note: You can choose whether or not to send a coversheet every time you send a fax; this parameter simply sets the default value.
Send Fax Headers
This option indicates whether you want to send Headers on all fax pages that you send.
Headers appear at the top of each fax page, indicating your Fax User ID, Fax #, Date and
Time, and Page #. The information you specified for Fax User ID and Fax #, as well as
other information, can be included in your Headers.
Fax Configuration
The Fax Configuration parameters let you specify type of page you normally send. Access
these parameters with the Configure > Fax menu
command.
Resolution
Select the resolution at which you will send most of your faxes. Fine resolution is
approximately 200 x 200 dpi and is the default. Standard resolution (approximately 200 x
100 dpi) is also available. Fine resolution faxes look better when they are received, but
they take longer to transmit.
2-D Encoding
Enable the 2-D encoding option to decrease data transmission time. In order to use this
option, the receiving party must also support 2-D encoding. If the receiving party is not
2-D compatible, FaxTalk Plus sends the file in regular (1-D) mode.
Error Correction Mode
Enable Error Correction Mode (ECM) to ensure clean transmissions in case of poor quality
or noisy phone lines. This option can only be used if both the sending and receiving modem
support error correction. If the receiving party is not ECM compatible, FaxTalk Plus sends
the file in non-ECM mode.
Orientation
Select which direction the information contained on the page is printed. Information is
printed with either Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) orientation. The default setting
is Portrait.
Page Size
Select the page size you will be faxing most often. The default paper size is Letter size
(8½" x 11").
Notify Configuration
The Notify Configuration parameters let you specify whether you should be notified by
either fax or pager of newly received faxes. Access these parameters with the Configure > Notify menu command.
By Fax
Use this option if you want FaxTalk Plus to notify you of new faxes via fax.
Notify of Received Faxes
Specifies whether FaxTalk Plus is allowed to notify you of incoming faxes via fax.
Notify of Failures
Select whether you want FaxTalk Plus to notify you of fax receive failures.
Forward Faxes
Check this box to have FaxTalk Plus forward all of your newly received faxes. If you
choose not to have your faxes forwarded to you, FaxTalk Plus just sends a coversheet
telling how many new faxes have been received.
Fax #:
Enter the fax number of where you would like FaxTalk Plus to send the notification. If you
selected Forward Faxes, FaxTalk Plus will forward all of the newly received faxes to this
number, as well.
Use Coversheet:
Select the coversheet you want FaxTalk Plus to use when it notifies you. You can also
create a new coversheet, edit or delete the currently selected coversheet. It is usually a
good idea to create a special "notify" coversheet
with your name filled in as the recipient.
By Pager
Use this option if you want FaxTalk Plus to notify you of new faxes via pager.
Notify of Received Faxes
Specifies whether FaxTalk Plus is allowed to notify you of incoming faxes via a beeper.
Notify of Failures
Select whether you want FaxTalk Plus to notify you of fax receive failures.
Pager #:
Enter the pager number you would like FaxTalk Plus to call. If your phone system requires
it, include in your pager number pauses, etc. Use "," to indicate a
pause, "%" to indicate a hang-up, and "@W" to specify the system to
wait for a tone. If your pager accepts the * character (some pagers use a * to cancel),
you can use it as a "separator" (see the example, below). After your pager
number, enter the code for the type of notification you would like to receive. Entering an
"@M" displays the number of new messages, entering an "@F" displays
the number of new faxes received.
For example: Enter "5551212,,,5553232**@M**@F#%" in the pager number field to have FaxTalk Plus call your pager (number 555-1212), pause for the required amount of time, display your number so you know it is your PC paging you (555-3232), display the number of new messages and new faxes received, and hang-up. Remember, not all pagers will accept * as a valid character.
Polling Configuration
The Polling Configuration parameters let you specify whether other fax machines can poll
your computer. You can select which files are sent to callers when they poll your PC.
Access these parameters with the Configure > Polling menu
command.
Local Polling
Click the Local Polling checkbox to let
callers poll your system for faxes. Click the Files button
to designate which files you want to add to the polling list.
AutoPoll
Click the AutoPoll checkbox to place all
incoming faxes on a polling list so you can have access to new faxes while you are away
from the office.
AutoPoll Password
Enter a password to control the access to the AutoPoll polling list.
Polling List
You can attach three types of files to the Polling list: bitmaps (PCX or BMP), existing
.FAX files (usually in the File Cabinet), and ITU/TSS T.434 Binary File Transfer (BFT)
files. You can add up to 100 files to the Polling list as desired. To attach a file to the
Polling list:
From the File Name dialog box, highlight the files you want to put on the polling list by clicking on the desired file name listed in the File Name list. Click the Add button. The file name appears in the Polling list.
If you don't see the file type are looking for, click the down arrow next to List File of Type and select the desired file format (.FAX, .BMP, .PCX, All Bitmaps, and All Files). If the desired file name is not displayed in the File name list, click on the file folder next to the File Name text box.
Use the Options button to define the type of file(s) you want to attach and set a variety of file options. To set the options of a file, click on a file in the Polling list to highlight it and click the Options button. The Options dialog box elements vary depending on the highlighted file type:
If the file is a .FAX file the Options dialog box lets you specify the range of pages to attach. You can also set an access password. To view a .FAX file before attaching it, you can click the View button to display it in the Viewer.
If the file is a bitmap the Options dialog box lets you specify how the file resolution, orientation and page size will be converted. You can also set an access password.
If the file is a data file the Options dialog box lets you change the Send File As option to Data File. This signifies that you are sending the file using Binary File Transfer (BFT). You can also set an access password.
Click OK to confirm your additions to the Polling list and exit the Polling Configuration window.