62 Faxing
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Faxing Through the Computer Modem
If an active telephone line is connected to the LINE connector ( ) on your computer modem,
use Fax Co nsol e (Windows XP Only) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000 Only) to
send and receive faxes:
•Use Fax Con sole or Fax Service Management to print and receive files as faxes, o r
•Use the Dell All-In-One Center to first scan a document to a file, and then use Fax
Console or Fax Service Management to print the file to fax.
Install Fax Console (Windows XP Only)
1Click Start→Control Panel.
2Click Add or Remove Programs.
3Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
4Click to select Fax Se rvice s.
5Click Next.
If prompted, insert the Microsoft Windows XP CD, and then click OK. Close the Welc ome
to Microsoft Windows XP window when it opens.
6Click Finish .
7Close the Add/Remove Programs window.
Configure Fax Console (Windows XP Only)
1Click Start→Progra ms or All Programs→Accessories→Communications→Fax→Fax
Console.
The Fax Configuration Wizard appears.
2Click Next.
3Enter any appropriate information, and then click Next.
4Select your data/fax modem in the drop-down menu under Please select the fax device.
5Select the Enable Receive check box.
NOTE: Selecting the Enable Receive check box allows you to receive faxes but may cause the
computer modem to answer all phone calls, in which case you may not receive voice mail .
aSelect Manual answer or specify the number of rings, and click Next.
bEnter your TSID information, and click Next.
cEnter your CSID information, and click Next.