Introduction - AOpen FM56 Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art fax/modem! Your Fax/Modem incorporates the
latest technological advancement for you to electronically communicate with other computers,
information networks, fax machines or other fax/modems. It embraces most of the industry and
commercially popular standards to ensure compatibility with most equipment and application
programs. The voice capability renders a wide range of application possibilities from a simple
telephone-answering device to a sophisticated voice-mail system. The SVD feature allows you to
talk and transmit data at the same time.
This manual includes instructions on installing, connecting and setting your Fax/Modem. A
section on diagnostics using loopback test is also included to help you isolate problems that may
occur anywhere from the computer interface to the modem at the remote site.