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Modem
With this function, if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode,
the power of the computer automatically switches ON.
This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as
a FAX application.
When using this function, it is necessary to run a software application able to maintain the
condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the original condition after
a call.

Enabling the Ring Resume Function

ASelect [start] - [Printers and Faxes].
BSelect [Set up faxing] in [Printer Tasks] on the left.
zThe fax icon is displayed.
zThis operation is not necessary next time.
CRight-click on the fax icon and select [Properties].
DIn [Devices] - [Properties] - [Receive], add the check mark for [Enable device to
receive] and select [OK].
ESelect [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and
Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware], and then select the internal modem from
[Modems].
FSelect [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring
the computer out of standby], then select [OK].
When using the settings in steps A-D above, the battery operation time will be shortened to
some degree.
When not using the Modem Ring Resume function, we recommend removing the check mark
from the [Enable device to receive] in the settings in step D.
CAUTION
zWhen using this function, it is recommended that the AC adaptor be connected to the
computer.
zConcerning the setting for [System standby]*1
• Roughly consider the communication time and then set [System standby]. There
may be cases where the computer enters the standby mode after the time set for
Ring Resume Function