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"FaxMail for Windows" Version V2.03 is shareware. Copyright (C) 1990-1994 belong to Jon Krahmer. All Rights Reserved. Voice phone (713) 261-0307 BBS (713) 499-5939 Fax (713) 499-5939,11,11,11,11 ---------------------------------------------- ElectraSoft 3207 Carmel Valley Dr. MISSOURI CITY TX 77459-3068 How would you like to go into your favored program, write a note to someone, choose <CONVERT TO FAX>, use your mouse to sign it, and send it to their Fax-Machine or Fax/Modem? How would you like to receive a FAX, Zoom/Edit Fax, add more text, sign your name using your mouse, and send it to any Fax-Machine or Fax/Modem? If you say yes-yes, then you will be pleased with FaxMail for Windows! REQUIREMENTS: Requires Microsoft Windows v3.1 or higher and a Fax/Modem FEATURES: Main Features -timed sends -broadcast queue holds 32,000 -option to auto-print on receive -uses a real-time Fax/Modem-Driver for TOTALLY background send/receive FAX while you work in DOS or 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) -real-time 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 -OCR -Zoom Fax -Edit Outgoing and Incoming Fax -DCX to PCX BreakUp -Import into FaxBook (PhoneBook) -supports "Silent-Answer" -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) BEFORE ALL ELSE: If you are going to use Windows NotePad to print this README.TXT, you will have to go under <File>, <Page Setup>, and set <Left>=0, <Right>=0, <Top>=0, <Bottom>=0. We are working full time on improving and upgrading FaxMail for Windows. So...before you install, look at the date on the files inside of the ZIPed file. If the date is more than a week old, you may want to call and get the latest version. We release minor versions about once a week and major versions when appropriate. To get the latest version of FaxMail for Windows, first try these places. We try to keep the latest versions at these Sites: You can get FaxMail for Windows from many BBSs and most FTP Internet Sites around the world. FAX-V*.ZIP (FAX-V203.ZIP) where V203 means version 2.03. +----------------------------------------+--------------------------+ | - Location or Site - | Frequency of Updates | |----------------------------------------+--------------------------| | CTS BBS (713) 499-5939 - - - - - - - - > Major and Minor versions | | FREQ from FidoNet: FaxMail 1:106/10000 > Major and Minor versions | | SimTel, OAK.Oakland.Edu - - - - - - - > Major versions | | FTP.CICA.INDIANA.EDU - - - - - - - - - > Major versions | | wuarchive.wustl.edu - - - - - - - - - > Major versions | | America Online (AOL) - - - - - - - - - > Major versions | | CompuServe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > Major versions | +----------------------------------------+--------------------------+ If you can not locate the latest version or need tech-support, contact: ElectraSoft, 3207 Carmel Valley Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459-3068 Voice:(713)261-0307, BBS:(713)499-5939, FAX:(713)499-5939,11,11,11,11 Internet: Jon.Krahmer@f10000.n106.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet: Jon Krahmer on 1:106/10000 --- Computer Technical Support BBS, (713)499-5939, home of FaxMail for Windows There have been reports from people that FaxMail for Windows will not run at top performance when they have Norton Desktop on their computer. LEGAL INFORMATION: If you have a registered version of FaxMail for Windows you may *NOT* share the registered version with others. 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. Only the unregistered version of 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 it may be as easy as not loading it or you may have to remove one or more lines from your AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI or SYSTEM.INI. Typing rem ahead of a line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS will disable it. Example: change: C:\OLD_FAX_DIR\OLFAXPRG.EXE to: rem C:\OLD_FAX_DIR\OLFAXPRG.EXE To disable a line in an .INI (WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI) place a ; before the line to be commented. Example: change: C:\OLD_FAX_DIR\OLD_FAX_PRG.EXE to: ;C:\OLD_FAX_DIR\OLD_FAX_PRG.EXE 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. If your old Fax-Program loads from the Windows-StartUp-Group as you enter Windows, you will have to move it's ICON out of your Windows-StartUp-Group by grabbing it and dropping it in another Group. 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 is 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, 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 adds "FaxMail Fax/Modem-Driver" to your WIN.INI file, 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 { C:\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. FAX/MODEM INSTALLATION: (Don't do this unless you are installing or reinstalling a Fax/Modem) If you are reinstalling a Fax/Modem, keep in mind that you may have to reinstall all the software now using that Fax/Modem. definitions: COM, Communications-Port (a total of 4). IRQ, Interrupt-ReQuest (0 - 15). External Fax/Modem: Plug one end of the COM cable into your Fax/Modem and the other end into a vacant COM-Port. You will have to know what COM-Port and what IRQ you plugged into so you can let the software know during software installation. Internal Fax/Modem: These instructions assume that the Fax/Modem is not in your computer. If it is in your computer, remove it now. Do not type any comments that are to the right of the {. Go to the DOS-Prompt and type: CD\ {go to the root directory DEBUG {or \DOS\DEBUG -D 0040:0000 {the - prompt will be there {something similar to the following should appear 0040:0000 F8 03 F8 02 00 00 00 00-78 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........x....... 0040:0010 63 44 FF 80 02 00 00 C0-00 00 30 00 30 00 30 0B cD........0.0.0. 0040:0020 34 05 30 0B 3A 27 30 0B-30 0B 30 0B 30 0B 0D 1C 4.0.:'0.0.0.0... 0040:0030 42 30 55 16 47 22 0D 1C-44 20 20 39 30 0B 00 00 B0U.G"..D 90... 0040:0040 4B 00 C0 00 00 00 00 00-00 03 50 00 00 10 00 00 K.........P..... 0040:0050 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 00-00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 0040:0060 0E 0D 00 D4 03 29 21 FA-00 55 02 00 FA DC 0D 00 .....)!..U...... 0040:0070 00 00 00 12 00 01 08 00-14 14 14 34 01 01 01 01 ...........4.... type Q <Enter> {to Quit DEBUG We are only concerned with the first 8 BYTEs (4 WORDs). 0040:0000 F8 03 F8 02 00 00 00 00 {as you found them F8 03,F8 02,00 00,00 00 {separated 03F8 02F8 0000 0000 {formated from BYTEs to WORDs 3F8 2F8 000 000 {formated to human terms The above tells me that hardware for COM1 and COM2 is installed in the computer as follows: COM1-IRQ4 COM2-IRQ3 COM3, Not installed COM4, Not installed If the above scenario fits your situation, I would suggest the following configuration: COM3-IRQ5 COM3-IRQ7 COM3-IRQ2 If we would have found COM2 unused we would have considered like this: COM2-IRQ3 Here is a list of suggested combinations: COM1-IRQ4 COM2-IRQ3 COM3-IRQ5 COM3-IRQ7 COM3-IRQ2 COM4-IRQ5 COM4-IRQ7 COM4-IRQ2 FaxMail for Windows will supports COM1 through COM4 on IRQ0 through IRQ15. But...Before these addresses can be used, your "COM-Port/Fax/Modem" must first support the configuration and second you must properly configure said device. Never skip a COM-Port as the system will go into "conflict-convulsion" from time to time. To find a vacant IRQ, run something like SYSONFO.EXE, etc. Here is information on 9 IRQs in the IBM-Compatible. They are: IRQ0 - IRQ7. N/A means not normally available for your Fax/Modem. IRQ0 {INT 08h, Reserved for 8253 Channel 0 System-Timer-Tick, N/A IRQ1 {INT 09h, Reserved for Key-Board Attention, N/A IRQ2 {INT 0Ah, Reserved for Future use, (you can use if not in use) IRQ3 {INT 0Bh, Reserved for COM2-IRQ3, or COM4-IRQ3 *If not used by COM2 IRQ4 {INT 0Ch, Reserved for COM1-IRQ4, or COM3-IRQ4 *If not used by COM1 IRQ5 {INT 0Dh, Reserved for XT-HardDrive, Can used unless you have an XT :) IRQ6 {INT 0Eh, Reserved for Disk Attention, N/A IRQ7 {INT 0Fh, LPT1, but usually doesn't need IRQ, usually can be used IRQ8 - IRQ15 {information N/A The following report was generated by Peter Norton's SYSINFO.EXE on a 486DX-50: *************************** * Hardware Interrupts * *************************** Number Address Name Owner IRQ 00 FCAC:0043 Timer Output 0 BIOS IRQ 01 FCAC:0048 Keyboard BIOS IRQ 02 08AB:0057 [Cascade] DOS System Area IRQ 03 08AB:006F COM2 DOS System Area IRQ 04 0A4D:9F5A COM1 FM_ROCK2.COM IRQ 05 08AB:009F LPT2 DOS System Area IRQ 06 08AB:00B7 Floppy Disk DOS System Area IRQ 07 0070:06F4 LPT1 DOS System Area IRQ 08 0000:0000 Realtime Clock Unused IRQ 09 0000:0000 Reserved Unused IRQ 10 0000:0000 Reserved Unused IRQ 11 0000:0000 Reserved Unused IRQ 12 0000:0000 Reserved Unused IRQ 13 0000:0000 Coprocessor Unused IRQ 14 0000:0000 Fixed Disk Unused IRQ 15 0000:0000 Reserved Unused Note 1: As you can see, if IRQ4 is used by COM1, you have to find another IRQ for COM3. If you have a COM1-IRQ4 and you use COM3 you will need to use one of the alternative IRQ. The same goes if you are going to use COM4 and you have a COM2-IRQ3. Note 2: It is best to use COM1-IRQ4 or COM2-IRQ3 for Fax/Modems, as they were originally and specifically set aside for communications. Experience has shown me that some Fax/Modems do not preform as well on COM3 and COM4 using IRQ2, IRQ7 or IRQ5. TEST RESULTS Rockwell, Internal, V.32AC, V1.270, TR14-Jxxx-001 Accelerator-Kit: COM1-IRQ4 { Class 1 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Worked well { Class 2 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Worked well COM2-IRQ3 { Class 1 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Worked well { Class 2 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Worked well COM3-IRQ2,IRQ5,IRQ7 { Class 1 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Poor, usually failed to send { Class 2 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Worked COM4-IRQ2,IRQ5,IRQ7 { Class 1 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Poor, usually failed to send { Class 2 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Worked GVC, Internal, FM144/144, FM-144HVBIS with built-in FIFO: COM3-IRQ5 { Class 2 (FM_ROCK1.COM); Works well If your computer has a built-in COM1-IRQ4 and COM2-IRQ3, you can disable either COM1-IRQ4 or COM2-IRQ3 and then set your Fax/Modem to that COM-Port and IRQ. This is done be getting out your manuals and moving the jumpers or contact the company you bought your computer and Fax/Modem from. BEFORE SOFTWARE 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, Rockwell, 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, Hayes, Rockwell, Class 1", "Universal, Rockwell, Class 1", and the "Universal, Rockwell, 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, Hayes, Rockwell, Class 1", "Universal, Rockwell, Class 1", - or - "Universal, Rockwell, Class 2" may outperform the recommended Fax/Modem-Driver. By The Way, these 2 Fax/Modem-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 Send Fax, 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, Rockwell, Class 2---------------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 Universal, AT&T, Class 2-------------------------------FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2 Universal, Hayes, Rockwell, Class 1 --------(HayesMode)FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1 Universal, Rockwell, Class 1---------------------------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1 Universal, AT&T, Class 1-------------------------------FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1 Generic, External, Class 2-----------------------------FM_CLS2E.COM, Class 2 Generic, Internal, Class 2-----------------------------FM_CLS2I.COM, Class 2 Generic, Send9600/Receive4800, Rockwell RC224ATF Chip--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 BEC14/14I, V1.410, Rockwell RC32ACL, Class 1,2(2)------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 Boca, M1440E, Rockwell RC32ACL, Class 1,2(1) (First Choice)-----FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1 Boca, M1440E, Rockwell RC32ACL, Class 1,2(2) (Second Choice)----FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2 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 Digicom Connection 14.4+Fax, Class 1 -------(HayesMode)FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1 DoveFax, External, Class 1-----------------------------FM_DOVE1.COM, Class 1 GVC, FM144/144, FM-144HVBIS, Class 1,2(2)--------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 Hayes, Accura, Class 1 ---------------------(HayesMode)FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1 IBM PS/Note, Class 1 ----------------------------------FM_DOVE1.COM, Class 1 Identity 14.4 Fax/Modem, ID14144SR, Class 1,2(2)-------FM_CLS2I.COM, Class 2 Intel FM-144HVR, Class 2-------------------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 Intel SatisFAXtion, CAS compatible, Internal----------- -None- CAS NUVOTEL 96424IFX, Internal, Class 1------------------- FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1 P. C. LOGIC FAX144C, FAX144DM, Class 1,----------------FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2 P. C. LOGIC FAX144I, 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 PreMax PCMCIA CARD 2.0, Class 1,2(2)-------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 Rockwell, Universal, RC96AC/RC144AC, Class 1-----------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1 Rockwell, Universal, RC96AC/RC144AC, Class 2-----------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 SMART ONE 9624 FQ, 2400/6900/4800, Class 1-------------FM_CLAS1.COM, Class 1 SMART ONE 14427, Class 1,2(2)--------------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 Supra FAX Modem, Class 1,2(1)--------------------------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1 Supra FAX Modem Plus, Class 1,2(2)---------------------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 2 TurboModem PLUS, TheComplete PC, Boca, Class 1,2(1)----FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1 TurboModem PLUS, TheComplete PC, Boca, Class 1,2(2)----FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2 USRobotics Sportster 14400, Class 1--------------------FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1 ViVa 14.4/Fax/Modem, Class 1,2(2)----------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2 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 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: Make a directory called TEMP, like this: C: CD \ MD TEMP CD TEMP UnZIP(PKUNZIP.EXE Version 2.04g or higher) FAX-V???.ZIP into TEMP directory, like this: PKUNZIP * /O and then type: START and press <Enter> -or- 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 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: After installation, you will have several icons in the FaxMail for Windows Group and one in your StartUp Group. Please note these icons; "Read Me" (README.TXT), "Q and A" (Q_A.TXT), "FaxMail Tutor" (TUTOR31.WRI), and "FaxMail Help". These should be read before using FaxMail for Windows. There is also "Contact-Sensitive Help" buttons, throughout FaxMail for Windows, 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 (the small square button at the top left corner of all windows) 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. Note: If the Fax/Modem-Driver does not load at when you turn on your computer it could be because FaxMail for Windows installs its Fax/Modem-Driver at the top of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, and other drivers can cancel it out. If this happens to you, move the Fax/Modem-Driver commands: LH C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM LH C:\FAXMAIL\FM_DS_IN.COM to a spot just before the windows command. HELPFUL HINTS: "Silent Answer" Silent Answer requires the support and cooperation of the remote sending Fax/Modem/Machine with your receiving Fax/Modem. If the sending Fax/Modem/Machine does not support "Silent Answer" by sending the "CNG" tone, you will lose that Fax! Please read *all* of this area before using "Silent Answer". If you still want "Silent Answer", here is what it does and how to implement it. Silent answer let one telephone line be used for two purposes; receiving FAXes with the Fax/Modem, and receiving voice calls with an answering machine or telephone. When set to this mode, the Fax/Modem lets your answering machine answer all incoming calls. If it detects Fax "CNG" tones, it routes the call to FaxMail for Windows. Otherwise, it just sits silently on the phone line while you or your answering machine takes the call. When the phone rings and after the second ring the Fax/Modem will start monitoring the telephone line. If it detects a Fax tone, it will receive the Fax. If it does not detects a fax tone, it will do nothing. Silent Answer hardware installation When installing the Fax/Modem, DO NOT plug the answering machine into the telephone jack on the back of the Fax/Modem. Instead, do one of the following: a. Plug the answering machine and Fax/Modem into different wall jack (i.e. jacks in different rooms). b. Plug the answering machine into a wall jack and the Fax/Modem into the answering machine. c. If your answering machine has some kind of phone-jack switching; use this method. You must locate the two devices on separate extensions to make silent answer work correctly. This means you can not plug the answering machine into the Fax/Modem or vise versa. You can split a single extension with a duplex jack adapter. Radio Shack commonly carries these, part number 279-357 for $4.49. Also, if you have an older answering machine that does NOT automatically turn itself off when it detects that a person or the Fax/Modem has answered the call, you need a $7.95 adapter from Radio Shack, part#43-107. This adapter disconnects the answering machine from the phone line when the call is answered. It goes between the answering machine and the wall jack. Note: The device that is picking up the line initially, must answer after, and not before, the second ring. This means you should set it to 3 for best results. If no other device picks up the line by the time the number of rings that FaxMail for Windows is set to is reached, FaxMail for Windows will answer it and process a Fax. To activate Silent Answer Load the FaxMail for Windows 'Control' program and click on the <System> Button, <Setup> Button and on the Silent Answer <Check> Button. Set the number of rings until we answer to four and set your answering-machine to three rings. If the Silent Answer <Check> Button is inactive and gray, your Fax/Modem does not support Silent Answer. 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) LH 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) LH 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 - Windows: There is an ICON, FAX vs BBS, in the FaxMail for Windows Group for the purpose of allowing you to control the Fax/Modem mode. -Before you call a BBS, double-click the <FAX vs BBS> ICON and choose: <Set Fax/Modem to BBS-Mode>. -Load your BBS-Software and log-onto the BBS. -After logging-off the BBS and exiting the BBS Software; to resume FAXing, double-click the <FAX vs BBS> ICON again and choose: <Set Fax/Modem to FAX-Mode> again. DOS: Method - 2 - Before you call a BBS, go to the DOS Prompt, and type: C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM Log-onto the BBS. To resume FAXing, go to the DOS Prompt, and type: C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM Method - 3 - Note: In these example; do not type the comments that appear to the right of the {. 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> {Create file(T.BAT) C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM <Enter> {1st line in file(T.BAT) PAUSE <Enter> {2nd line in file(T.BAT) CD\TELEMATE <Enter> {3rd line in file(T.BAT) TM.EXE <Enter> {4th line in file(T.BAT) C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM <Control+Z(or F6)> <Enter> {5th, and Save(T.BAT) - or - Using a text editor, create a file called T.BAT with the following 3 lines: C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM {Set Fax/Modem to Data-Mode(BBS) PAUSE {Pause to let Fax/Modem catch up(4 seconds or more) CD\TELEMATE {Change Directory to BBS Software TM.EXE {Load BBS Software C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM {Set Fax/Modem to Fax-Mode(FaxMail) 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 - 4 - To remove FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver, type "rem " in front of these two lines, in your AUTOEXEC.BAT: rem LH C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM rem LH C:\FAXMAIL\FM_DS_IN.COM ....and RE-BOOT. To restore back to "FaxMail for Windows", reactivate the two lines, in your AUTOEXEC.BAT: LH C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM LH 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). MODEMS WITH KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES: Supra FAX Modem/Plus: Some peoples have reported good service using the Universal, Rockwell, Class 1 -- FM_ROCK1.COM and others work better on Universal, Rockwell, Class 2 -- FM_ROCK2.COM - unknown - 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. WARRANTY: No warranty is provided to anyone who has not contributed for this program. ElectraSoft specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to defects in the disk or documentation, and the program license granted herein. In no event shall ElectraSoft be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages. OTHER PRODUCTS: * 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator * 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator lets you use your 24 pin printer with programs that do not support 24 pin printers. Some 24 pin printers will print poor and/or stretched graphics if your program does not have a good Printer-Driver. 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator will fix these problems. It is loaded on the way into a printer program and removed on the way out. Here is an example of how to use it in a Batch.BAT file: LH C:\9TO24PIN\LQ.COM }Load the 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator. PRNSHOP.EXE }Run your print program. C:\9TO24PIN\REMOVE.COM }Remove 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator. * Snapshot Screen to Disk or printer * Lets you echo the screen output to a disk-file or to your printer. It is useful to programmers because it can be used in conjunction with DEBUG.EXE to disassemble code for modification and re-assemble. Is used sparingly and removed by rebooting when not in use. Has a special mode for converting DEBUG.EXE output into Source-Code. REGISTRATION: Only the unregistered version of 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. If you have a registered version of FaxMail for Windows you may *NOT* share it with others. 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 fill-in the included Registration Form and send it to: | | | | ElectraSoft 1-713-261-0307 | | 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. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ ======================================================================== | Register: FaxMail for Windows, FAX-V203.ZIP, 1-713-261-0307 | | ElectraSoft, 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: __3.5-1.4MB __5.25-1.2MB __Other______________________ | |-----+----------------------------------------------------------------| | Qty | Item Amount | |-----+----------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | FaxMail for Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25.00 $_____.__ | |-----| | | | OCR, Optical Character Recognition, Fax-text- $20.00 $_____.__ | |-----| | | | Zoom/Edit Fax, Zoom in and edit a Fax - - - - $10.00 $_____.__ | |-----| | | | DCX to PCX Breakup, Convert Fax to .PCX file- $10.00 $_____.__ | |-----+----------------------- or --------------------------- | | | All of the above ($10.00 savings) - - - - - - $55.00 $_____.__ | |-----+--------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Total Price of Merchandise - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $_____.__ | | | | Texas residents, please, add Sales Tax (8.25%) - - - - - $_____.__ | | | | Registration, Shipping, and handling - - - - - - - $4.00 $____4.00 | | | | Total (Pay this amount) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - US$_____.__ | |----------------------------------------------------------------------| | __VISA __MC __DISCOVER __Check | | | | Card Number_________________________________________ Exp Date___/___ | | | | Print name as it appears on card____________________________________ | | | | Signature_____________________________________ Date Today___/___/___ | | | |======================================================================| | Mail Orders: | | ElectraSoft, 3207 Carmel Valley Drive, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459-3068 | | | | Phone Orders: | | Call ElectraSoft at 1-713-261-0307 | | | | FAX Orders: | | Call ElectraSoft at 1-713-499-5939,11,11,11,11 | | | | Where did here about FaxMail for Windows____________________________ | ======================================================================== ======================================================================== | Optional; to help us better serve you: | | Which Fax/Modem-Driver works best (found in your AUTOEXEC.BAT): | | __FM_ROCK2.COM __FM_ROCK1.COM __FM_ATT1I.COM __FM_ATT2I.COM | | __FM_PP1.COM __FM_CLS2I.COM __FM_CLS2E.COM __FM_DOVE1.COM | | __FM_DALAS.COM __FM_ZOOM2.COM __FM_ZYXEL.COM __FM_CLAS1.COM | | __CAS(none) Fax/Modem Brand/Mod#____________________________________ | | Data Speed: __1200bps __2400bps __9600bps __14400bps __Other________ | | FAX Speed: __1200bps __2400bps __9600bps __14400bps __Other________ | | Supported: __HST __V.32 __V.32bis __V.42bis __Other_________________ | | Computer Brand______________________________________________________ | | Processor: __8088 __80286 __80386 __80486 __Other___________________ | | Machine Speed: __25Mhz __33Mhz __50Mhz __66Mhz __Other______________ | | Display Type: __CGA __EGA __VGA __SVGA __Other______________________ | | Floppy Drive(s): __3.5, 1.4MB __5.25 1.2MB __Other__________________ | | HardDrive Brand/Mod#______________________________ size___________MB | | Bugs or suggested improvements (print on back)______________________ | | ____________________________________________________________________ | | ____________________________________________________________________ | | ____________________________________________________________________ | | ____________________________________________________________________ | | ____________________________________________________________________ | | Signature_________________________________________ Date_____________ | ========================================================================