Parameter/Adjustements

1.0 General 

Here you find some information about specific functions of this programme.

1.1 Hardware requirements 

Information about requirements for the use of CoMa on "hardware".

1.2 Connection between modem and computer 

In order for data transmission to function properly  we describe the correct wiring connections.

1.3 Shareware of CoMa 
Shareware means you can copy this programme but have to register it for regular use. The advantages are described here.

1.4 safety copy and registration 

You like CoMa and would like to have an unlimited version. Click on this button and we tell you how to get your update key as well.

1.5 Adjustment of Parameter for CoMa 

CoMa has been developed according to the "plug & play" principle, it should work with all modems who understand standard class 2 or 2.0 without problems. But there are still some adjustements for one or the other version of modem type necessary sometimes. This chapter explains  what adjustments may be needed.

1.6 Parameter General 

As the name suggests, general parameters to fit your modem are adjusted in this dialogue box.

1.7 Parameter "Fax" 

If there are problems with the fax service the necessary adjustments can be made in this dialogue box.

1.8 Parameter "Images" 

If you want to give your fax pages (created with the text editor of CoMa) a professional immage you will find out here how to do this.

1.9 Adjusting the zone and telephone companies (LCR) 

There are different companies offering the best prices at different times. With CoMa you are able to adjust which company shall be taken at which time. This methode is also known as "least cost routing"

1.10 Adjustment of the monitor display 
This function increases the readability of a fax page on a small monitor (14").

Working with the fax
The main dialogue box and working in fax mode is explained here..

2.0 Maindialogue box in overview 

If you want to know in key words which button triggers which action this is the place to look. You can jump into chapters for which you want information via the HotPicture. 

2.1 Fax-Preview window 
Here you find out everything about the preview-windows for display of fax pages. 

2.2 The Editor 

CoMa has its own texteditor for short fax messages. You find out everything about the wildcard and formation possibilities here.

2.3 select button "Load" 

CoMa can read various files and prepare them for fax service. Which ones and conditions for use can be found here..

2.4 select button "send" 

To find out what is sent and how it is sent read this, it is very important.

2.5 "Send Folder"-button 

Sometimes preview-windows are not sufficient, or you want to send a lot of fax-pages without using the preview windows.

2.6 Manual receive (Receive+Voicemode) 

These two functions are available for  manual reception. There are some important differences in the kind of manual reception which are explained here. You also receive some practical tips for manual and automatic reception. This is a very useful chapter if you only have one telephone line and no voice modem.

2.7 Administration of fax numbers 

Do you get bored by administration? This chapter tells you how CoMa will do it for you! 

2.8 Fax jobs 

Serial jobs and Fax jobs are explained here. For reasons of economy one will find it useful to make best use of cheaper tarrif times for fax mailing. If you want to save money read this. If you don`t please send it to me.

2.9 "Calls"-list 

All incoming calls and outgoing faxes are administrated in their own file and displayed in a special window. Here you find out how to read and evaluate the list.

2.10 Dial Only 

CoMa does not only do fax but you can use your modem as a dialling machine as well.

2.11 Polling 

Modern modems not only receive and send fax but can also call up fax. A number of companies and institutions offers a fax polling service. The conditions for fax polling are explained in this chapter.

The answering machine of CoMa Voice and CoMa Professional
These two extensions turn your computer into a real communication genius. The extent of the functions beats everything offered in normal appliances on the market.

3.0 The voice part (overview) 

A short overview with which functions of CoMa Voice ie CoMa Professional are fitted.

3.1 system conditions 

Some technical pre-conditions are necessary to enable the installation of answering machine, fax-on-demand and voice-on- demand. This is described here.

3.2 Upgrade-Registration 

If you already have a registered CoMa version you only need an upgrade registration

3.3 Parameter Voice 

The use of the voice part without problems  necessitates a few adjustements because there are many different modems with unstandardised activation around. We explain very clearly here which parameters are available in order for you to avoid breaking out in sweat.

3.4 Parameter convert voice 

CoMa is able to convert AIFF and WAVE sound-files into the ZyXEL and Cybermod file format

3.5 Hints to the tested modems 

This chapter  shows the most important adjustements for the modem types we tested. We also explain a bit the hardware deficiencies of the various appliances and give you tips for the selection of the matching modem. You also find here the explanation of special functions like the self-mode of the U.S.Robotics 56k Professional Message!
 
3.6 Record and replay of messages 

This chapter explains how to record messages . We also tell you which messages you should record for remote call and where these files belong. You will find out how to test replay the messages here as well.

3.7 Parameter messages 

After you have recorded the system messages you can start to record the time delayed message texts and adjust the paths for this. The personalised messages are also defined in the dialogue box "messages". We also introduce you to the extensions of CoMa Professional for First Level and Second Level Messages here.

3.8 Replay of calls (The calls list) 

For calls to be able to be accessed to quickly they are administered in a calls list just like incoming fax and data calls.

3.9 Remote calling 

The functions of the remote call are quite extensive. You find all necessary information here to get used to it

The Mailbox
CoMa contains a mailbox with which you have access to your data via a modem from all over the world. You can also issue limited access possibilities in the standard version for two groups of users to access information. Full information is given here.

4.0 The Mailbox (overview) 

A small overview of structure and function of this part of the communication manager.

4.1 Installation of mailbox 

Before using this function there are some things to be adjusted under preferences, especially the passwords have to be carefully selected. We accept no liability for damage to your data caused by access by other users.

4.2 Tips for the send modem 

For login to function we give you some tips from our experience.

4.3 Commands of the mailbox 

There is no user surface in the mailbox, all actions are called with key commands, similar as for computers with DOS in bygone times. What kind of cammonds there are is described here.

4.4 Three ways to login to the mailbox 

Not every modem enables you to automatic login. For those appliances especially we built some back doors if the cata- calling-tone is not sent.

4.5 Extension of Mailbox in CoMa Professional 

We have provided for an unlimited number of passwords for the establishment of personalised access in CoMa Professional. How this functions is described.

4.6 The Terminal programme in CoMa 
If you want to configure your modem or to connect to a mailbox you need a terminal programm. Why don´you use the inbuildt terminal of CoMa?

Troubleshooting 
Important information if a problem appears.

Only for expert use 

This chapter shows you the initstrings that are sent to the modem at the beginning of a transmission. You can edit these strings but be carefull, you should realy know what you do here!