Using The Auto Answer Feature - IBM Aptiva Handbook

To communicate with a modem from DOS, use the
ECHO command. Direct these commands to the port
your modem is connected to. For example:
This is an AT command that:
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Stores a 0 into S register 0 to turn Auto Answer off
(ATS0=0). S registers are storage areas inside the
modem. The S registers hold values that the
command set uses to control modem operations.
For more information on S registers, see
"S registers" on page 174.
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The &W0&W1 portion of the command stores
ATS0=0 into memory (NVRAM locations 0 and 1) for
future use.
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The command is directed to the modem's port
(>COM1).
Whether you use DOS or a modem communications
software program, you can send a wide variety of
commands to your modem. For a detailed listing of
modem commands see "Modem commands" on
page 170.
164 Appendix C: Modem information

Using the Auto Answer feature

If you use a modem communications software program,
it may require your modem to be set for Auto Answer.
and press Enter.
The Auto Answer feature lets your computer answer
calls from another computer automatically.
Your modem communications software determines how
the modem operates with Auto Answer. Some fax
programs do not require you to type an AT command to
turn Auto Answer on or off. For specific instructions, see
the user's guide that came with the communications
software.
To start the Auto Answer feature from your
communications software, use the command:
This command tells the modem to answer a call after a
certain number of rings. To set the number of rings,
replace n with any number from 1 to 255.
Turn Auto Answer off when you are not using your
modem. Otherwise, callers will be greeted with the
modem tone. To turn Auto Answer off, use the
command:
If your computer came with fax software already
installed, use the fax software documentation included
in the box your computer came in or the fax software
online Help for additional information.
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If you are using Auto Answer with a fax software pro-
note: gram, setting a high number of rings will allow you to
answer the telephone before the fax modem does.
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