Compaq M300 manual Selecting Communications Software, Configuring the Modem, Recommended Settings

7-2Using an Internal Modem (available on select models)

Selecting Communications Software

You can operate the modem with preinstalled or optional software. To use preinstalled modem software, select Start⊕Programs. Then,

■In Windows 95 select Accessories⊕Fax⊕Compose New Fax.

■In Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 select RingCentral Fax.

Configuring the Modem

The settings you may be required to enter vary among communications software applications. As you enter these settings, the following information may be helpful.

Recommended Settings

■Model—

❏Select Start⊕Settings⊕Control Panel⊕Modem or

❏Enter the initialization string AT&F1&D2&C1E0V1S0=0.

NOTE: Newer initialization strings may be available from the Compaq

Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.

■COM port settings—Refer to Appendix D.

■Fax class—Select 1.

■Parity—Select NONE.

■Word length—Select 8.

■Stop bits—Select 1.

■Hardware flow control—Select RTS/CTS.

■Speed—Select the highest transmission speed or baud rate.

❏The maximum connection speed is determined by the speed of the slowest modem on the connection. The internal modem negotiates the fastest speed possible with the remote modem.