VIKING COMPONENTS 56K EXTERNAL MODEM USER’S GUIDE
Using Data and Fax Communication Software
Usually, most communication software installation programs will automatically detect your Viking fax/modem and preform the appropriate configurations. In some cases,you may find it necessary to configure the software so it can send the appropriate commands to the fax/modem.
Although most applications have many different modems already programmed into the software application, sometimes you may not be able to find the exact match for your modem. For the best compatibility, select a Hayes Compatible modem from the list of modems. If this is unavailable, change the modem initial- ization string. To change the string, please see the section below.
Changing the modem Initialization String
If you can not find a matching modem listed, you can modify the modem initial- ization string. Please refer to the data and communication software“User’s Guide” for details on making this change. The best initialization string to use is:
AT&F&C1&D2
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