Q147133: How to Set a Fax Modem to Answer Calls Automatically

Article: Q147133
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): Win2000:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbtool win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to configure Microsoft Fax so that your modem
automatically answers the phone to receive incoming faxes.

NOTE: This article assumes that the Microsoft Fax information service is
installed in your Microsoft Exchange profile.

MORE INFORMATION
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To configure a modem to automatically answer incoming calls, use the following
steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
  Mail And Fax.

2. Click Microsoft Fax, and then click Properties.

3. On the Modem tab, click the modem you want to use, and then click Properties.

4. In the Answer section, click Answer After X Rings. If you want to change the
  number of rings before the modem answers the phone from the default value of
  3, select any number from 2 to 10.

5. Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel.

Additional query words: ol97 ol98 ol20

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Keywords          : kbtool win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : Win2000:95
Issue type        : kbinfo

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