Before You Begin - 3Com 56k User Manual

Flash ROM Upgradable
56K* Professional Message modem supports
software download through flash memory. You can
download upgrades to obtain quickly and easily the
latest features.
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Speakerphone
You can use your new modem as a full-duplex
speakerphone without the echoing sound of some
speakerphones. The full-duplex feature allows you
to speak at the same time as someone on the other
end without losing any sound quality. This affords
you all the convenience of a speakerphone without
the extra hardware and leads for the home and
office. There is a built-in microphone.
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Personal Voice Mail
The supplied communications software enables
business-quality voice messaging system with single
or multiple mailboxes for use in the home or office.
You can customise voice message greetings like a
standard answering machine, and even access your
fax and voice messages remotely.
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Product Features
Your modem will auto-detect incoming fax, voice,
and data calls and switch functions accordingly. Up
to one hundred documents can be pre-configured for
distribution via the Fax on Demand facility.
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A headset, external powered speakers or
soundcard (with audio cable) is required to utilize all
voice features including hands-free speakerphone.

Before You Begin

From the factory, autonomous (independent) mode
is not enabled.
configure the Message modem using the supplied
communication software to make full use of these
features. Independent fax and voice functionality
can be enabled using the appropriate 'Independent
Mode' screen of the supplied software. Also, you
will need to set a password for use with the remote
feature of the modem.
package to choose your 4-digit password.
It is also necessary to record a Personal Greeting
Message and Full Message to use with the 56K*
Message Modem. The following section provides
full instructions of how to achieve this.
Therefore, it is necessary to
Refer to the software