NEC DB500 Manual page 14

Using your phone with a laptop computer
You can use your phone with a laptop computer and a suitable PCMCIA modem to make both FAX and data transmissions. Connect the
laptop, modem and your phone as shown below. Consult your IT department or the relevant software documentation to set-up and carry out
the following:
Your computer has the correct driver for your modem
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The laptop has the relevant fax and data applications loaded
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The fax transmission print screen points to the fax driver and not a printer
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Make a fax and a data transmission using a standard land line
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When both types of transmission have been successful, connect your phone to the output of the modem, turn the phone on and with
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the standby screen displayed, use your computer to send either a fax or data
When a fax is sent, the number being called will be displayed on the 2nd line of the phone's LCD display. The top line will display
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then
Fax Calling . . .
phone's screen will return to standby.
When data is sent, the number being called will be displayed on the 2nd line of the phone's LCD display. The top line will display
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then
Data Calling . . .
phone's screen will return to standby.
Land Line
Direct to DB500 or
optionally via
car kit
then alternating with
Connected Fax call
then alternating with
Connected Data call
PCMCIA
. When the transmission is complete, the
. When the transmission is complete, the
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You can set your phone's ringer style so
you can distinguish between incoming
speech, FAX and data calls (see page 19).
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