Microsoft KB Archive/147133

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How to Set a Fax Modem to Answer Calls Automatically

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Q147133

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to configure Microsoft Fax so that your modem automatically answers the phone to receive incoming faxes.

NOTE: This article assumes that the Microsoft Fax information service is installed in your Microsoft Exchange profile.

MORE INFORMATION
To configure a modem to automatically answer incoming calls, use the following steps:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Mail And Fax.
 * 2) Click Microsoft Fax, and then click Properties.
 * 3) On the Modem tab, click the modem you want to use, and then click Properties.
 * 4) In the Answer section, click Answer After X Rings. If you want to change the number of rings before the modem answers the phone from the default value of 3, select any number from 2 to 10.
 * 5) Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel.

Additional query words: ol97 ol98 ol20

Keywords : kbtool win95

Issue type : kbinfo

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95