3Com 56k User Manual page 7

Summary of Features
56K* Message Modem is the first product to include
features that allow the user to receive fax and voice
messages without the intervention of the PC. 56K*
Message Modem features a bank of Flash Memory
for this purpose. Messages can be received even
when the PC is not switched on. Voice messages can
be retrieved from a remote location.
56K* Message Modem comes with specially
designed application software. This product is not
just a normal data/fax/voice modem. The
software includes all features needed to manage
both 56K* Message Modem in autonomous mode
and normal fax and voice message mode.
3Com U.S. Robotics Message Modem:
• Offers ITU-T V.90/x2 technology which allows
download speeds up to 56 Kbps
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is a feature-enhanced external modem with
added Flash Memory.
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provides the full functionality of a standard
3Com U.S. Robotics modem.
Product Features
• retains incoming fax and voice messages and
therefore is not just a pass through device. You
can store approximately 50 fax pages or 20
minutes of voice messages.
• is capable of receiving and storing incoming fax
and voice messages without any intervention of
the computer.
• can transfer stored messages to the computer at a
later time.
• enables remotely stored voice messages to be
accessed through a dialup connection.
• offers a voice channel feature that includes a
built-in condenser microphone.
• includes software designed specifically for use
with 3Com U.S. Robotics Message Modem. The
software allows the user to take full advantage of
all features in the product. Other software can be
used for all standard modem functions. In order
to use the autonomous features, however, we
recommend using the software delivered with the
product.
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