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"FaxMail for Windows" Version 1.24 is shareware
Copyright (C) 1991-1994 belong to ElectraSoft.
All Rights Reserved. Phone (713)261-0307
----------------------------------------------
LEGAL INFORMATION:
FaxMail for Windows is shareware. This means you have a chance to
test the performance FaxMail for Windows before committing yourself
to buying it. You have a one month legal trial. After one month you
must pay for FaxMail for Windows or discontinue its use.
FaxMail for Windows may be distributed freely, and no fee may be charged
for it except a nominal copying fee. All trademarks contained herein
are registered to their respective owners.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you are currently using another Fax-Program, you will have to disable
or remove it before using FaxMail for Windows as two Fax-Programs can
not share the same Fax/Modem or run concurrently. To disable a
Fax-Program you may have to remove one or more lines from your
AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS. Typing rem ahead of a line in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS will disable it. The only exception is; if
you are using an Intel SatisFAXtion CAS Fax/Modem, you will not want to
remove the CAS manager. ALL other (Class 1 and Class 2) Fax/Modems will
use the Fax/Modem-Drivers provided by FaxMail for Windows.
Since not all of the brands and models of Fax/Modem on the market have
the same capabilities, and since the developer of FaxMail for Windows
did not have a modem of each and every model available to test
the software with, it is inevitable that some modems will not operate
properly with this software. Models for which there were known
compatibility problems that had not been resolved as of this release
are listed at the end of this file; if you have one of these, you
might want to try it anyway since there's a possibility that yours
might work. The worst that can be expected to happen is that the
Fax/Modem-Driver might not load or the program might hang or fail to
operate, and perhaps your modem might be left in Fax mode and require
manual resetting(turn it off and back on). Since information about
models that don't work with this program will aid in correcting
unsuspected problems, we would appreciate any information you can give
us about them. Write to the registration address below, or send e-mail
via Internet to:
Jon.Krahmer@f10000.n106.z1.fidonet.org
or FidoNet to:
Jon Krahmer on 1:106/10000
with details.
This program modifies the WIN.INI file to add the FaxMail for Windows
Print-to-Fax, and it adds a Windows-to-DOS-Interface and a
Fax/Modem-Driver to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, if needed, depending on the
type of Fax/Modem you have. FaxMail for Windows also puts the driver
"FM_PN_DX.DRV" in your Windows system directory
{ ?:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\FM_PN_DX.DRV }. The Fax/Modem-Driver, as currently
written, does not provide a way to remove itself from memory but it can
be Disabled/Enabled. More details are given below in the section on
HELPFUL HINTS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Requires Microsoft Windows v3.1 or higher
FEATURES:
Main Features
- timed sends
- broadcast queue holds 32,000
- option to auto-print on receive
- uses a realtime TSR for TOTALLY background send/receive FAX while
you work in or OUT of Windows
- easy management of FAXes
- GOOD help system
- fastest FAX viewer around
- full log of all past and future FAX events
- Notepad for quick typed notes with variable fields
- FAX any document you can print (send amazingly clean resumes)
- realtime FAX event monitor
- add FAX numbers on-the-fly
- audible complete/fail FAX transaction notification
- easy FAX rescheduling
- up to 1000 entries per FaxBook
- easily create custom cover pages
- background printing
Enhancement Features
- you select which ring the Fax/Modem answers on
- you select number of re-dials
- you select length of time between re-dials
- you select volume
- you select "Scale to printer" or "Print actual FAX size"
- includes a COM-Port/Fax/Modem-tester (COMTEST1.COM and COMTEST2.COM)
REGISTRATION:
FaxMail for Windows is a Shareware program. Upload it to bulletin
boards (BBS). Give it to your friends and relatives. Tell your
business associates about it. Don't let anyone miss out.
How much would you give for a program with a better presentation and
better performance than a Commercial product like WinFAX? The
registration price is a nominal $25.00 plus tax and handling! When you
register, you will receive a diskette(s) with the latest version of
FaxMail for Windows.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| "FaxMail for Windows" is NOT FREE. It is a Shareware product and you |
| MUST REGISTER this "evaluation copy" within 30-days. |
| |
| Please send $25.00 plus tax and handling, check or money-order to: |
| |
| ElectraSoft |
| 3207 Carmel Valley Dr |
| MISSOURI CITY TX 77459-3068 |
| |
| You will receive a registered version of "FaxMail for Windows". |
| Your registered version will not display this message, and will have |
| all the latest updates and improvements. |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
If you are also registering "FaxMail for DOS" at the same time add $20.00
to the total price and acknowledge it on the registration form and
we will send the registered DOS version with it.
To print a copy of the registration form, turn on your printer, go to
the DOS prompt and Type:
COPY REGISTER.TXT PRN
This is the registration form that will be printed. REGISTER.TXT comes
with FaxMail for Windows:
============================================================================
| Registration of FaxMail for Windows and/or FaxMail for DOS, FAX-V124.ZIP |
| |
| ElectraSoft 1-713-261-0307 |
| 3207 Carmel Valley Drive |
| MISSOURI CITY TX 77459-3068 |
|== Please Print ==========================================================|
| |
| Date:____/____/____ Country:_______________ Wk Phone:___________________ |
| |
| Name:______________________________________ Hm Phone:___________________ |
| |
| Address:___________________________________ Fx Phone:___________________ |
| _ |
| City:________________________________ State:____ ZIP:___________________ |
|==========================================================================|
| Disk size (Please check one): []5.25 []3.5 |
|-----+--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Qty | Item Amount |
|-----+--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | |
|_____| FaxMail for Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25.00 $_____.__ |
| | |
|_____| FaxMail for DOS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25.00 $_____.__ |
| | |
|_____| Both FaxMail for DOS and Windows - - - - - - - $45.00 $_____.__ |
| |
| Shipping and handling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $4.00 $ 4.00 |
| |
| Subtotal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $_____.__ |
| |
| Texas residents please add Sales Tax (8%) - - - - - - - - - - $_____.__ |
| |
| Total (Pay this amount) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - US$_____.__ |
|==========================================================================|
| |
| Bugs or suggested improvements (print on back side if needed):__________ |
| |
| ________________________________________________________________________ |
| |
| Computer Brand:_________________________________________________________ |
| Processor: []8088 []80286 []80386 []80486 []Other:__________________ |
| Machine Speed: []25Mhz []33Mhz []50Mhz []66Mhz []Other:_____________ |
| Display Type: []MDA []HGC []CGA []MCGA []EGA []VGA []SVGA |
| []Other:_______________ |
| Floppy Drive(s): []3 1/2" 1.4MB []5 1/4" 1.2MB []Other:_______________ |
| |
| HardDrive Brand/Mod#:_______________________________ size:____________MB |
| |
| Modem Brand/Mod#:_______________________________________________________ |
| Data Speed: []1200bps []2400bps []9600bps []14400bps []16800bps |
| []16800bps []19200bps []28800bps []38400bps []Other:______bps |
| FAX Speed: []1200bps []2400bps []9600bps []14400bps []16800bps |
| []19200bps []28800bps []38400bps []Other:______bps |
| Supported: []HST []V.32 []V.32bis []V.42bis []Other:________________|
| |
| Signature:__________________________________________ Date:______________ |
============================================================================
BEFORE INSTALLATION:
If, while installing FaxMail for Windows you find that your Fax/Modem is not
listed, it is possible that one of the selections will work. For instance,
DoveFax Class 1 and Practical Peripherals Class 1 works with many other
class 1 Fax/Modems. The {"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem,
Class 2"} will work with nearly all of the Fax/Modems derived from the
"Rockwell Class 2 Accelerator Kit". Generic Class 2, Zoom Class 2, ZyXEL
Class 2, and Dallas Class 2 Fax/Modem-Drivers are all Class 2
Fax/Modem-Drivers. There are a lot of "Class 2" variations, so, if your
"Class 2" board does not work with one, it may work with another. The
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1" and the
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2" Fax/Modem-Drivers are
designed to do the job if all else fails. It should not always be the first
choice because even though it is more versatile, it may not perform as well
as the one recommended by us. Depending on your computer, another
Fax/Modem-Driver may work better than our recommended one though.
Sometimes, depending on your computer, COM-Port (FIFO(16550) or not), the
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1"
- or -
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2"
may outperform the recommended Fax/Modem-Driver. BTW, these 2 drivers
support FIFO operation.
If your Fax/Modem is not listed, look for an alternate Fax/Modem-Driver. An
Internal Fax/Modem-Driver can be used to drive an External Fax/Modem, and an
External Fax/Modem-Driver can be used to drive an Internal Fax/Modem. The
name is not important. For instance, the AT&T class 1 will work on many
other class 1 Fax/Modems. Choosing the wrong Fax/Modem-Driver will not harm
Anything.
The files in this package are modified to your specifications during
installation and *WILL NOT* work properly if simply copied into your
working directory. You *MUST* use the INSTALL.EXE or configuration
utilities to add or change anything.
"FaxMail for Windows" and "FaxMail for DOS" are compatible with one another
so you can alternate between them. You can do a delayed send from Windows,
drop to DOS and the send will take place on schedule. You can go into
"FaxMail for DOS" and watch events from its Event Monitor even though the
events were initiated from Windows. The same is true if the events were
initiated with "FaxMail for DOS" and you go to Windows and use the FaxMail
for Windows Event Monitor. You can deal interactively between DOS and
Windows.
List of modems that were tested and are known to work properly with FaxMail:
============================================================================
Fax/Modem: Fax/Modem-Driver: Classification of the Fax/Modem:
| | |
+--------+ +---------------------+ +---+
| | |
Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2-------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1-------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
Generic, AT&T Chip Set, External/Internal, Class 2-----FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2
Generic, External, Class 2-----------------------------FM_CLS2E.COM, Class 2
Generic, Internal, Class 2-----------------------------FM_CLS2I.COM, Class 2
Generic, Send-9600/Receive-4800, Class 1---------------FM_CLAS1.COM, Class 1
Aceex, DM-1414H, Class 2-------------------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
AT&T DataPort Fax/Modem, Class 1-----------------------FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1
Dallas, CAS-------------------------------------------- -None- CAS
Dallas Fax, 2496 Fax/Modem, Class 2--------------------FM_DALAS.COM, Class 2
Dallas Fax, 9696 Fax/Modem, Class 2--------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Dallas Fax, 14.4E Fax/Modem Pro Plus, Class 2----------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
DoveFax, External, Class 1-----------------------------FM_DOVE1.COM, Class 1
Hayes Accura 144 Fax144, Class 1-----------------------FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1
Identity 14.4 Internal Fax/Modem, ID14144SR, Class 1,2(2)-------------------
-------------------------------------------------------FM_CLS2I.COM, Class 2
Intel FM-144HVR, External/Internal, Class 2------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Intel SatisFAXtion, CAS compatible, Internal----------- -None- CAS
P.C. LOGIC FAX144I, Internal, Class 1,2(2)-------------FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2
Practical Peripherals, PM14400FXMT, Class 1,2(1)-------FM_PP1.COM, Class 1
Practical Peripherals, PM14400FXSA, Class 1------------FM_PP1.COM, Class 1
Practical Peripherals, PM2400FX96, Class 2-------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Rockwell, Universal, RC96AC/RC144AC, Internal/External, Class 1-------------
-------------------------------------------------------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
Rockwell, Universal, RC96AC/RC144AC, Internal/External, Class 2-------------
-------------------------------------------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Supra FAX Modem Plus, Class 1,2(2)---------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
USRobotics Sportster 14400, Class 1--------------------FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1
Wang 14/14I Fax Modem, Internal Class 1,2(2)-----------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Zoom Fax/Modem, VFPV32BISB, 14400, Internal, Class 2---FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Zoom Fax/Modem, VFX V.32/V.32bis, External, Class 2----FM_ZOOM2.COM, Class 2
ZyXEL, U1496E, V.32b/42b/FAX, External, Class 2--------FM_ZYXEL.COM, Class 2
Please add to this list and return it to us. Thank You
INSTALLATION:
Make a directory called TEMP. Like this:
CD \
MD TEMP
CD TEMP
UnZIP(PKUNZIP.EXE Version 2.04g or higher) FAX-V???.ZIP into TEMP directory.
Go into MS-Windows 3.1 or above and run the FaxMail for Windows INSTALL.EXE
using the Windows NEW command or Windows RUN command.
AFTER INSTALLATION:
If you choose a full installation, you will have several icons in the
FaxMail for Windows Group. One of the icons is "Read Me" and another is
"FaxMail Tutor". These should be read before using FaxMail for Windows.
There is also help buttons throughout for your convenience.
Everything is explained thoroughly in the FaxMail for Windows help system,
which may be called upon from anywhere in FaxMail for Windows.
If you want to use FaxMail for Windows from within any Windows Application
and/or take advantage of *ALL* the power FaxMail for Windows has, load the
"Control" program that you will find in the FaxMail for Windows Group before
loading any other Windows Applications.
After the Control program is loaded, click on the System button and choose
SETUP and configure things *YOUR WAY*. I suggest that if you are not sure
of something, leave the defaults set as it came to you. Make a printout of
the defaults in case you change something you do not understand yet.
HELPFUL HINTS:
How to enable auto-load
When you boot-up, you have a choice as to weather you want to load the
FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver or not. If you plan to always load the
FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver, you can place y or Y behind the
Fax/Modem-Driver. Here are two examples:
examples #1 (First line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT)
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM
will ask:
Do you want to load the "FaxMail for Windows" Fax/Modem-Driver? (Y/N) Y
examples #2 (First line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT)
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM Y
The Y parameter will cause the Fax/Modem-Driver to load without asking. It
will always load without stopping or asking.
BBS and FAX on the same computer
Method - 1 -
Before you call a BBS, go to the DOS Prompt, and type:
C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM
Log-on to the BBS.
To resume Faxing, go to the DOS Prompt, and type:
C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM
Method - 2 -
If you want to use the same computer for Fax and data-modem(BBS), it may be
necessary to Disable the FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver while calling
a BBS. To Disable FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver run: BBS-MODE.COM.
Use FAX-MODE.COM to Enable the Fax/Modem-Driver again after you log-off the
BBS. Here is an example of a Batch(.BAT) File that will do it all for you.
Lets say that you are using a BBS program called Telemate, and it's name is
TM.EXE. The following Batch File will Disable the "Fax/Modem-Driver" load
"Telemate" and when you exit the BBS program (Telemate) it will "Enable"
the Fax/Modem-Driver so you can resume Faxing. At the DOS Prompt:
COPY CON T.BAT <Enter>
C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM <Enter>
C:\TELEMATE\TM.EXE <Enter>
C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM <Control+Z(or F6)> <Enter>
- or -
Using a text editor, create a file called T.BAT with the following 3 lines:
C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM
C:\TELEMATE\TM.EXE
C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM
The above example assumes that your FaxMail Directory is FAXMAIL and your
Telemate Directory is TELEMATE.
Now when you want to call a BBS you type:
T <Enter>
Method - 3 -
To remove FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver, type "rem " in front of
these two lines, in your AUTOEXEC.BAT:
rem C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM
rem C:\FAXMAIL\FM_DS_IN.COM
....and RE-BOOT.
To restore back to "FaxMail for Windows", reactivate the two lines, in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT:
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_DS_IN.COM
....and RE-BOOT.
NOTE: If your Fax/Modem is a CAS (or CAS compatible) board, such as the
Intel SatisFAXtion, you might not have to remove the Fax/Modem-Driver for
data-modem(BBS) use. If you hear the modem give a short beep tone after
dialing but before the line has been answered, your modem will probably not
operate properly for data communications with the Fax/Modem-Driver
installed. In some cases, to reset your modem to data mode, you may have to
manually reset the modem (if it's external) or turn the PC off and then back
on (for internal modems that don't reset any other way).
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
- 1 -
Q. When I am booting and while my AUTOEXEC.BAT is loading I hear two BEEPs
and the Fax/Modem-Driver and Windows to CAS Interface say they are not
loaded.
A. If your Fax/Modem is turned-off or hung, or the Fax/Modem-Driver you
chose is not compatible with your Fax/Modem or computer, the
Fax/Modem-Driver will make a BEEP and fail to load.
When the Windows to CAS Interface(FM_DS_IN.COM) is loading it checks to
be sure that the Fax/Modem-Driver is properly loaded. If the
Fax/Modem-Driver is not properly loaded, Windows to CAS Interface will
make a BEEP and also fail to load.
- 2 -
Q. FaxMail for Windows does not run or does not run properly.
A. If you are currently using another Fax-Program, you will have to disable
or remove it before using FaxMail for Windows as two Fax-Programs can
not share the same Fax/Modem or run concurrently.
- 3 -
Q. None of the Fax-Driers work.
A. Be sure you have the latest Version. FaxMail for Windows is being
updated continuously. We may have a new Fax-Driers that will work for
you. As of the time this was written there had been 24 revisions,
Versions V1.00(FAX-V100.ZIP) to V1.24(FAX-V124.ZIP).
- 4 -
Q. I set the sound/volume/retries but my Fax/Modem ignores my changes.
A. (a) The DoveFax and some other Fax/Modem do not support volume and
speaker manipulation.
(b) If you have a CAS Fax/Modem you will have to use their SETUP program
to set sound/volume/retries.
- 5 -
Q. I did the INSTALL.EXE and re-booted, but the Fax/Modem-Driver didn't
even attempted to load from my AUTOEXEC.BAT.
A. FaxMail for Windows put a Fax/Modem-Driver and a
Windows-to-DOS-Interface in your AUTOEXEC.BAT. Look in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT and see if you have a menu or jump command ahead of the
Fax/Modem-Driver and/or the Windows-to-DOS-Interface. If so, move them
to a place in your AUTOEXEC.BAT where they will load, preferably,
first. The Fax/Modem-Driver and a Windows-to-DOS-Interface look
something like this:
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_DS_IN.COM
- 6 -
Q. I removed or commented the Fax/Modem-Driver from my AUTOEXEC.BAT and
now when I try to run ant Windows program that has a print-routine in
it, I get a message saying:
+----------------------------------------------------------------+
| This Function requires a Fax/Modem-Driver and Windows to CAS |
| interface (FM_DS_IN.COM) to be loaded before entering Windows. |
| |
| 1. Did you re-boot after installing FaxMail for |
| Windows? If not, re-boot the computer now. |
| |
| 2. You may have to reinstall FaxMail for |
| Windows with a different Fax/Modem-Driver, |
| and re-boot. |
+----------------------------------------------------------------+
A. If you had a power failure while in Windows or you crashed out of
Windows while FaxMail for Windows was active, your
Default-Printer-Driver may have been replaced with the FaxMail for
Windows Fax-converter ("Print-to-FaxFile on LPT1").
Solution:
Close the FaxMail for Windows "Control" Program. Load the Windows
Control Panel and select Printers and choose the Printer-Driver that
you want as your Default-Printer-Driver.
Note:
When you have the FaxMail for Windows Control loaded and the PRINTER OR
FAX TOGGLE is toggled to FAX, Windows swaps from your Default-Printer-
Driver to "Print-to-FaxFile on LPT1". When you toggle back to PRINTER
or exit Windows, Windows swaps back to your Default-Printer-Driver. If
you crash out of Windows, Windows does not get a chance to swap back, so
the next time you enter Windows it thinks that "Print-to-FaxFile on
LPT1" is your Default-Printer-Driver and when FaxMail for Windows makes
it's swap it swaps "Print-to-FaxFile on LPT1" for "Print-to-FaxFile on
LPT1".
- 7 -
Q. I do not know what kind of Fax/Modem I have. Who made my Fax/Modem?
Q. I want to know more about my Fax/Modem. Is it Class 1, Class 2, etc?
A. Run: COMTEST1.COM and COMTEST2.COM. They will tell you what CLASS, the
Manufacturer, the Model number and much much more about your Fax/Modem.
After running COMTEST1.COM and COMTEST2.COM, you may need to turn your
Fax/Modem (computer if you have an internal Fax/Modem) off-on and reload
your Fax-Software. If you are using FaxMail for Windows, it will not be
necessary to do anything, as COMTEST1.COM and COMTEST2.COM sends a
signal to the Fax/Modem-Driver asking it to re-initialize your
Fax/Modem.
- 8 -
Q. I tried the Fax/Modem-Driver that was suggested for my Fax/Modem, but it
did not work.
A1. Run: COMTEST2.COM. Test the COM-Port and see if the Universal Class 2
Fax/Modem-Driver will support your Fax/Modem. COMTEST2 will create a
written report in the form of a text file (FAXMODEM.TXT). If the
Universal Class 2 Fax/Modem-Driver will support your Fax/Modem, the
written report will say:
This Fax/Modem supports Class 2, Fax Mode.
and it will say:
The "Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2 -- FM_ROCK2.COM"
Fax/Modem-Driver should work with this Fax/Modem on this COM-IRQ.
A2. Run: COMTEST1.COM. Test the COM-Port and see if the Universal Class 1
Fax/Modem-Driver will support your Fax/Modem. COMTEST1 will create a
written report in the form of a text file (FAXMODEM.TXT). If the
Universal Class 1 Fax/Modem-Driver will support your Fax/Modem, the
written report will say:
This Fax/Modem supports Class 1, Fax Mode.
and it will say:
The "Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1 -- FM_ATT1I.COM"
Fax/Modem-Driver should work with this Fax/Modem on this COM-IRQ.
Notes:
*These two Universal Fax/Modem-Drivers are designed to overcome special
Problems.
*If you do not know what class your Fax/Modem is, run both COMTEST1 and
COMTEST2, as your Fax/Modem can and often is both class 1 and class 2.
*You should turn your Fax/Modem off-on just before each test. In the
case of an internal Fax/Modem, turn your computer off-on.
- 9 -
Q. I called the ElectraSoft Fax phone number (1-713-499-5939) and it did
not work.
A. Call voice (1-713-261-0307) first to make sure that it is available.
- 10 -
Q. I am in Windows and I try to print but the FaxMail for Windows
Print-to-FaxFile(C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\FM_PN_DX.DRV) intercepts the
print-job and wants to send it to a remote Fax-Machine.
A. Click on the <System-Button> and then on the
<PRINTER OR FAX TOGGLE> button.
Notes:
*If the <PRINTER OR FAX TOGGLE> button has a check by it and it says
"FAX IS ACTIVE", then the print-job will be printed on a remote
Fax-Machine. If the <PRINTER OR FAX TOGGLE> button is not checked and
it says "PRINTER IS ACTIVE" the print-job will be printed on your
default printer.
*When you toggel the PRINTER OR FAX TOGGLE, FaxMail for Windows swaps the
Print-Priver found in your WIN.INI form your normal default to the
'FaxMail for Windows Print-to-FaxFile(FM_PN_DX.DRV)' Print-Driver.
So...If the <PRINTER OR FAX TOGGLE> button is set to the
Print-to-FaxFile ("FAX IS ACTIVE") mode and you re-boot with a
(press <Alt+Ctrl+Del>), turn the power off-on or power failure, the
Print-to-FaxFile(FM_PN_DX.DRV) will be left in your WIN.INI file. As a
result, toggeling the <PRINTER OR FAX TOGGLE> button will switching
"back and forth" between the Print-to-FaxFile and Print-to-FaxFile
Print-Driver and your actual default Print-Driver will be lost.
Solution:
If, or when, this happens, you will have to:
1. Click on the <System-Button>
2. Click on the <QUIT> FaxMail for Windows button.
3. Load the Windows 'Control Panel' program.
4. Load the 'Printers' program.
5. Highlight your normal Printer-Driver.
6. Click on <Set As Default Printer>.
7. Click on <Close>.
8. Load the FaxMail for Windows 'Control' program to reload FaxMail for
Windows back-ground operation again and all will be normal again.
- 11 -
Q. As I am using FaxMail for Windows, a message keeps popping up; asking
me if I want to allow the system to write to FM_DS_IN.COM and the
FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver which is also a ".COM" file.
A. You have a Virus detection program.
Solution:
Remove the "Virus detection" software from your AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Note:
The FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver (FM_?????.COM) and Windows to
DOS Interface (FM_DS_IN.COM) are both ".COM" files and contain an
internal configuration that is written to during the course of each
session to track the ever changing "dynamically-flowing" defaults to
make it easier for you to operate.
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Q. There is more than one copy of the FaxMail for Windows "Control" program
in my Windows StartUp group.
A. If you had to try more than one Fax/Modem-Driver during installation,
You will have to click once on the extra FaxMail for Windows "Control"
ICON, click on Files and then click on delete.
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Q. I am prone to losing dialogue-boxes behind other boxes and windows.
A. If you lose a dialogue-boxes while using FaxMail for Windows, simple
reload from button or ICON. Actually when you try to reload a lost
dialogue-boxes, the new instance detects the old instance and sends a
message to it that brings it to the top and then does not load itself.
Because you get back the one you lost, you do not lose any of your work.
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Q. I have pulse-dial-phone and can not get tone dial in my area.
A. Click on the "SETUP" button and you can select "Pulse" or "Tone" under
{Type of Phone Dial:}.
MODEMS WITH KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES:
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Please let me know if FaxMail for Windows does not work properly with
your Fax/Modem. The next version (revision) will probably include
support for *YOUR* Fax/Modem.
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