Chapter 2: Basic Computing
two modes: as a fax and as a modem (which can be connected to other computers via their modems).
Faxing
Your modem can allow the computer to send and receive faxes if you obtain fax software. Any Windows application which has a print command can be used to generate faxes. You can combine text and images from dif- ferent programs into a single fax transmission. To send a fax from within a Windows program, you need only select the fax as your printer for that document. Then print the document just as you would to your printer. Your fax can also be used to receive faxes, which can be sent directly to your printer to produce a hard copy of the fax transmission.
Software logs will enable you to track all of the faxes that you have sent or received.
Modem Communications
You can use the modem to connect to other computers with a modem, or to log into networks that allow modem access. Your modem can be set to emulate a terminal for logging into remote systems. It can also be used with login protocols to connect to cer- tain providers and online services (including those provided with Windows). (Figure 2.7) Your modem can be set to allow your computer to function as its own
to login to your computer and exchange information.
You must disengage Call
Waiting when using the 
fax/modem. The click from 
the Call Waiting can interrupt
or cancel transmissions by the fax modem. Contact your local phone company for information about how to disable Call Waiting.
Figure 2.7: Online Folder
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