US Robotics SportsterVoice Operations Instructions

This manual covers installation and operating instructions for the following U.S. Robotics modems:• • Sportster Voice 56K∗∗ internal and external mode

PRODUCT FEATURES5SpeakerphoneWith the addition of an inexpensive set ofexternally powered speakers, your newSportster Voice modem provides all theconv

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95955. After you read this screen, click on theNext button.6. You will see this screen fo

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95968. When you see the following two screens, fillin the blank boxes with the appropriat

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95979. In the following screen, un-check anysoftware you do not want by clicking on thena

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 959812. You will see this screen for a moment as theSetup Wizard installs the RapidCommVo

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 959916. After you read this screen, click on the OKbutton.17. After you read this screen,

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9510019. When you see this screen, you are ready toregister your new Sportster. By Modem

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9510120. After you read this screen, we recommendyou click on the Yes button.21. When you

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9510224. When you desktop appears, double-clickon the RapidComm Voice icon.25. The follow

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9510326. When you see this screen, you should onlyhave to verify the information shown, a

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9510428. When you see the following screen, makesure the correct modem is selected. Thenc

PART I - INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATIONREAD THIS FIRST!6Part I, Section A: Internal ModemInstallation with Windows 3.x (page 7).If you have an internal m

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9510530. When you see this screen…• If you want RapidComm Voice tolaunch with every Windo

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95106THIS SECTION WALKS YOU THROUGH TESTING THEMODEM AND THE FAX/DATA/VOICE SOFTWAREWHILE

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 951072. From the File menu, select Print.3. If it’s not already selected as the printer,s

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95108you type that prefix in before the telephonenumber.When you’ve finished, click on th

PART III - BEYOND SETUP 109This part includes information which may notbe ne

SECTION A: INSTALLING OTHER FAX/DATA/VOICESOFTWARE 110You do not have to use

PART III: SECTION A: INSTALLING OTHER FAX/DATA SOFTWARE111Flow Control• For hardware flow control (highlyrecommended), select RTS/CTS.• For software f

SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELPRESOURCES112PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONa The computer orsoftware willnot recognizethe modem.D Yo

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES113PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONa The computer orsoftware willnot recognizethe modem.1 To

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES114PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONa The modem displaysdouble characters onyour mon

SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATIONWITH WINDOWS 3.X7You’ll need these items from yourSportster box: modem phone cordConnections CD

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES115PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONa Your modemwon’t connectat 2400 bps witha 2400

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES116PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONa Yourcommunicationssoftware isreporting manycyc

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES117PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONa Errors areconstantlyoccurring inyour V.17 faxt

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES118Internal Modem Users OnlyIf you use DOS 6.0's DoubleSpace program,you may want t

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES119Online Help ResourcesConnecting to the U.S. Robotics BBSTo connect to the U.S. Roboti

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES120The preceding screen shot is what theintroduction screen of the U.S. Robotics BBSwill

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES1212. A Filename to Download: text boxappears on the screen. 3. Type the name of the fil

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES122U.S. Robotics offers a number of other onlinetechnical support options. Choose any o

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES123Fax and Technical Support HotlineTechnical questions about U.S. Roboticsmodems can al

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES124plenty of packing material. Include your SROnumber, name, and address on the shipping

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X8A Word about COM Ports andIRQsMost computer accessories — a mouse,sound card, enhanced

PART III: SECTION B: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES125A Note to User’s with OlderVersions of RapidComm onTheir SystemsYou must uninstall o

SECTION C: GLOSSARY126Cross references are printed in boldface. Crossreferences with items in the CommandSummary, found in the Technical QuickReferenc

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY127ASCIIAmerican Standard Code for InformationInterchange. A code used to represent letters,numbers, and special characte

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY128bit rateAlso referred to as transmission rate. Thenumber of binary digits, or bits, transmitted persecond (bps). Commu

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY129characters per second (CPS)A data transfer rate generally estimated fromthe bit rate and the character length. Forexam

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY130data compression tableA table containing values assigned for eachcharacter during a call under MNP5 datacompression. D

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY131digital loopbackA test that checks the modem's RS-232interface and the cable that connects theterminal or comput

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY132fax modeThe mode in which the faxmodem is capable ofsending and receiving files in a facsimileformat. See definitions

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY133ITU-TAn international organization that definesstandards for telegraphic and telephoneequipment. For example, the Bell

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY134nonvolatile memory (NVRAM)User-programmable random access memorywhose data is retained when power is turnedoff. On the

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X9D KEY POINT: Accessories cannot shareCOM ports and should not share IRQs.When access

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY135protocolA system of rules and procedures governingcommunications between two or more devices.Protocols vary, but commu

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY136terminalA device whose keyboard and display are usedfor sending and receiving data over acommunications link. Differs

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY137V.22 bisAn ITU-T standard for modemcommunications at 2400 bps. The standardincludes an automatic link negotiation fall

PART III: SECTION C: GLOSSARY138V.34+An enhancement to V.34 that enables datatransfer rates as high as 33,600 bps.V.42An ITU-T standard for modemcommu

SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE139This section includes information about:• Front Panel Lights• Command Summary• Dip Switches• S-Registers• The S

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE140Front Panel Lights (external modems)Symbol Meaning StatusAA ... Auto Answer...Ans

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE141Command Summary• Type commands in either upper or lower case, not a combination. Use theBackspace key

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE142Command Set$ Use in conjunction with D, S,or & commands (or just AT)to display a basic commandlis

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE143Sn Dials the phonenumber string stored inNVRAM at position n(n = 0−3). Phonenumbers are storedwith th

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE144Fn Sets online local echo oftransmitted data ON/OFF.F0 Local echo ON.Modem sends a copyof data it sen

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X10the program that determines which COMports and IRQs are available for use byyour mode

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE145M0 Speaker always OFF.M1 Speaker ON untilCONNECT.M2 Speaker always ON.M3 Speaker ON after dial,until

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE146Xn Sets result code displayed. Default is X4.Xn SettingResult Codes X0 X1 X2 X3 X40/OK • • • • •1/CON

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE147Xn (continued)Xn Result Codes (cont.) X0 X1 X

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE148Yn Selects power-on/resetdefault configuration.Y0 Default is profile 0setting in NVRAMY1 Default is p

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE149LAPM/MNP/NONE(error control) andV42bis/MNP5 (datacompression)&Bn Manages modem’s serialport rate

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE150&Gn Sets Guard Tone.&G0 No guard tone, U.S.and Canada&G1 550 Hz guard tone,some Europeanc

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE151&K2 Data compressionenabled&K3 MNP5 compressiondisabled&Mn Sets Error Control (ARQ)for co

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE152&N17 33,333 bps&N18 37,333 bps&N19 41,333 bps&N20 42,666 bps&N21 44,000 bps&N

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE153&Tn Begins test modes.&T0 Ends testing&T1 Analog Loopback&T2 Reserved&T3 Local Di

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE154&U15 31,200 bps&U16 33,600 bps&U17 33,333 bps&U18 37,333 bps&U19 41,333 bps&U

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X115. If you have a free setting, you will see ascreen like this.COM2/IRQ3 is free in th

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE155&Zn=L Writes last executed dialstring to NVRAM atposition n (n = 0−3).&Zn? Displays the phone

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE156DIP Switches (Modems with DIP Switches Only)Note: If a DIP switch is on, it is down. If a DIP switch

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE157FactorySwitch Setting Function6 OFF Carrier Detect (CD) OverrideOFF Modem sends CD signal when it con

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE158S-RegistersTo change a setting, use the ATSr=n command, where r is the register and n is a decimalval

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE159Register Default FunctionS6 2 Sets the number of seconds the modem waits before dialing. If Xn is se

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE160Register Default Function S10 (cont.) 7 A better alternative is to ask your phone company how to t

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE161Register Default Function S13 (cont.) Bit Value Result4 16 At power on/reset, Auto Dial the number

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE162Register Default Function S15 (cont.) Bit Value Result3 8 Disable MNP handshake.4 16 Disable MNP lev

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE163Register Default FunctionS19 0 Sets the duration, in minutes, for the inactivity timer. The timer

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE164Register Default FunctionS27 0 Bit-mapped register setup. To set the register, see instructions for

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X126. When you see this screen, click on theFinish button to exit ComTest.Go to “What to

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE165Register Default Function S28 0 Eliminates the V.32 answer tones for a faster connection.8 Defau

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE166Register Default FunctionS33 0 Bit mapped register setup. To set the register, see the instructions

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE167Register Default Function S34 (cont.) Bit Value Result5 32 Disable TX level deviation.6 64 Disab

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE168Register Default Function S39-S40 Reserved S41 0 Bit mapped register setup. To set registers,

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE169The Serial InterfaceThe serial interface is a standard developed by the Electronic Industries Associa

PART III: SECTION D: TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE170Serial Interface Pin DefinitionsSignal SourceDB-25 DB-9 Circuit Function Computer/Modem1 — AA Chassis

SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION171Manufacturer’s Declaration ofConformityU.S. Robotics7770 North Frontage RoadSkokie, Illinois 60077-2690U.S.A.decla

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION172determine the maximum REN for your callingarea.This equipment uses the following USOCjacks: RJ11C.This e

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION173UL Listing/CUL ListingThis information technology equipment is UL-Listed and CUL-Listed for use with UL-

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION174other number for which charges exceed localor long-distance transmission charges.)In order to program th

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X13What to Do with ComTest’sRecommendationNOTE: If your communicationssoftware requires

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION175If necessary, consult your dealer or anexperienced radio/television technician foradditional suggestions

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION176extension cord.) The customer should beaware that compliance with the aboveconditions may not prevent

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION177WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICECENTER:(Repair/service center name and address)(phone number)AVIS: L'éti

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION178La compagnie de télécommunications peutdemander à l'utilisateur de débrancher unappareil à la suite

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION179Limited WarrantyU.S. Robotics Access Corp. warrants tothe original end-user purchaser that thisproduct w

PART III: SECTION E: REGULATORY INFORMATION180BENEFITS, LOSS OF DATA OR USE,DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, ANDCLAIMS AGAINST THE PURCHASERBY ANY THIRD PERSON, E

INDEX181AAmerica Online, U.S. Robotics online supportand, 127-128American Standard Code for Information Interchange. See ASCIIanalog loopback, 131ana

Index182characters per second (cps), 133low, errors and, 121class 1 and 2.0 faxing standards, 133clear to send (CS) light, 142COM ports, 9-10conflicts

Index183DTE. See data terminal (terminating)equipmentduplex, 134EEIA. See Electronic Industries AssociationElectronic Industries Association (EIA), 13

Index184Hhalf duplex, 135hertz (Hz), 136Iinternal modemsand comtest recommendations, 14-17factory settings, changing, 17-19faxing with, 38-40, 63-66h

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X14If ComTest recommended COM3/IRQ4 orCOM4/IRQ3Do not use either of these settings.While

Index185Nnonvolatile memory (NVRAM), 136NVRAM. See nonvolatile memoryOoff/on hook, 137online fallback/fall forward, 137originate mode, 137Pparity, 120

Index186Ss-registers, 159-169send data (SD) light, 142serial cable, 69-70, 89-90serial number, modem, 19, 43serial (COM) ports, 69-72, 89-92serial tra

Index187VV.17 fax transmissions, errors and, 122WWindows 3.xexternal modems and, 69-88internal modems and, 9-40Windows 95external modems and, 89-112i

TABLE OF CONTENTSiiU.S. Robotics: The Intelligent Choice in Information Access 1Welcome to x2 Information Access 2Product Features 4Read This First! 6

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X15• Then return to this point in this manual tocontinue.After disabling COM2, you can u

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X16down on the first page of this manual. Go to“How to Insert the Modem” on page 19.How

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X17TIP: Grasp the shunts with a tweezersor needle-nosed pliers. DO NOT grasptoo firmly,

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X181. Turn off your computer and unplug it fromthe electrical outlet.2. Unplug any perip

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X194. Find an empty ISA expansion slot that’s atleast as long as the gold edge of yourmo

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X20You will need to apply a little pressure toseat the modem properly. Sometimes agentl

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X2110. Plug the microphone into the MIC jack onthe modem. Place the microphone where itw

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X2215. Double-click on the Control Panel icon.16. Double-click on the Ports icon.17. If

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X2319. Scroll to select the IRQ you set yourmodem for.20. Click the OK button.You will s

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X24THIS NEXT SECTION WALKS YOU THROUGH THESTEPS INVOLVED IN INSTALLING THEFAX/DATA/VOICE

TABLE OF CONTENTSiiiSending Your First Fax 63Part II - External Modem Installation 66Section A: External Modem Installation with Windows 3.x 67How to

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X251. In Program Manager, click on the Filemenu and select Run.2. In the text box, type

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X265. After reading the following screen, click onthe Next button.6. You will see this s

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X278. When you see the following two screens, fillin the blank boxes with the appropriat

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X289. In the following screen, un-check anysoftware you do not want by clicking on thena

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X2912. You will see this screen for a moment as theSetup Wizard installs the RapidCommVo

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X3016. After you read this screen, click on the OKbutton.17. When you see this screen, w

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X3119. When you see this screen, By Modem willalready be selected. We recommend youchoos

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X3220. After you read this screen, we recommendyou click on the Yes button.21. When you

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X3324. When your desktop appears, double-clickon the RapidComm Voice icon.25. The follow

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X3427. After you verify the information on thisscreen, click on the Next button.28. When

TABLE OF CONTENTSivInternal Modem Users Only 118If You Are Running DOS 6.0 or Higher 118Online Help Resources 119Are You Still Having Problems? 123If

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X35on screen and then click on the Nextbutton. Then go to step 29.• If you're not s

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X3630. When you see this screen• If you want RapidComm Voice to startup every time you s

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X37THIS SECTION WALKS YOU THROUGH TESTING THEMODEM AND THE FAX/DATA/VOICE SOFTWAREWHILE

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X382. From the File menu, select Print.3. If it's not already selected as the print

PART I: SECTION A: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X39NOTE: If you have to dial a special prefix(such as 9) to connect to a telephonenumber

SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATIONWITH WINDOWS 9540You’ll need these items from yourSportster box: modem phone cord Connections CD manu

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9541How to Prepare for Plug andPlay Installation1. Touch an unpainted metal part of yourco

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9542TIP: Grasp the shunts with a tweezersor a needle-nosed pliers. DO NOT grasptoo firmly

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95431. Turn off your computer and unplug it fromthe electrical outlet.2. Unplug any periph

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95444. Find an empty ISA expansion slot that’s atleast as long as the gold edge of yourmod

TABLE OF CONTENTSvFax Branding 173Radio and Television Interference 174For Canadian Modem Users 175Limited Warranty 179Index 181

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9545You’ll have to apply a little pressure to seatthe modem properly. Sometimes a gentleb

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9546 WARNING: The phone jack youuse must be for an ANALOG phone line.Most office phones a

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95472. Insert the Connections CD into your CD-ROM drive.3. When you see this screen, type

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95485. Scroll over to select Control Panel. 6. Double-click on the Modems icon.

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95497. In the Modems Properties screen, youshould see Sportster Voice 56000 FaxInternal li

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9550RapidComm Voice simplifies sending andreceiving faxes directly from your computerdeskt

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95512. In the box, type D:\usrcd3.exe(If your CD-ROM drive has a letter nameother than D,

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95525. After you read this screen, click on theNext button.6. You will see this screen for

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95538. When you see the next two screens, fill inthe blank boxes with the appropriateinfor

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95549. In the following screen, un-check anysoftware you do not want by clicking on thenam

U.S. ROBOTICS: THE INTELLIGENT CHOICE ININFORMATION ACCESS1ongratulations! You have just purchased theSportster® Voice 56K faxmodem. Since1976, U.S.

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 955512. You will see this screen for a moment as theSetup Wizard installs the RapidCommVoi

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 955616. After you read this screen, click on the OKbutton.17. After you read this screen,

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 955719. When you see this screen, you are ready toregister your new Sportster. By Modem wi

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 955820. After you read this screen, we recommendyou click on the Yes button.21. When you s

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 955924. When you desktop appears, double-clickon the RapidComm Voice icon.25. The followin

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 956026. When you see this screen, you should onlyhave to verify the information shown, and

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 956128. When you see the following screen, makesure the correct modem is selected. Thencli

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 956230. When you see this screen…• If you want RapidComm Voice tolaunch with every Windows

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9563THIS SECTION WALKS YOU THROUGH TESTING THEMODEM AND THE FAX/DATA/VOICE SOFTWAREWHILE S

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95642. From the File menu, select Print.3. If it’s not already selected as the printer,sel

WELCOME TO X2 INFORMATION ACCESS2The latest breakthrough inonline communicationsUntil now, 33.6 Kbps was thought to be thepractical limit for speed o

PART I: SECTION B: INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9565you type that prefix in before the telephonenumber.When you’ve finished, click on the

PART II - EXTERNAL MODEMINSTALLATION66This part of the manual covers the installationof your external Sportster and theaccompanying fax/data/voice sof

SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATIONWITH WINDOWS 3.X67You’ll need these items from yourSportster box: modem phonecordConnections CD manual

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X68If your PC's serial connector looks like thisyou need a shielded serial cable w

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X69How to Hook Up the Modem1. Turn off your computer and any attacheddevices, such as a

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X705. If you wish to use your modem and phonethrough the same phone wall jack, plugyour

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X71RapidComm Voice simplifies sending andreceiving faxes directly from your computerdes

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X723. You will see a screen that looks like this.4. After you read this screen, click o

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X737. When you see this screen, select the correctmodem, verify that the port setting i

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X749. In the following screen, un-check anysoftware you do not want by clicking on then

WELCOME TO X2 INFORMATION ACCESS3Taking advantage of themodern telephone networkx2 technology uses the increasingly digitaltelephone network to bring

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X7512. You will see this screen for a moment as theSetup Wizard installs the RapidCommV

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X7616. After you read this screen, click on the OKbutton.17. When you see this screen,

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X7719. When you see this screen, By Modem willalready be selected. We recommend youchoo

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X7820. After you read this screen, we recommendyou click on the Yes button.21. When you

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X7924. When you desktop appears, double-clickon the RapidComm Voice icon.25. The follow

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X8027. After you verify the information on thisscreen, click on the Next button.28. Whe

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X81on screen and then click on the Nextbutton. Then go to step 29.• If you're not

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X8230. When you see this screen• If you want RapidComm Voice to startup every time you

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X83THIS SECTION WALKS YOU THROUGH TESTING THEMODEM AND THE FAX/DATA/VOICE SOFTWAREWHILE

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X842. From the File menu, select Print.3. If it's not already selected as the prin

PRODUCT FEATURES4Your new x2 modemprovides many advancedfeatures. Here are just afew:Modulation Schemesx2 technologyITU-T V.34+ITU-T V.34ITU-T V.32bis

PART II: SECTION A: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X85successfully transmitted, you will see ascreen that looks like this.Congratulations

SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATIONWITH WINDOWS 9586You’ll need these items from yourSportster box: modem phone cord Connections CD manualp

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9587If your PC's serial connector looks like thisyou need a shielded serial cable wi

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9588How to Hook Up the Modem1. Turn off your computer and any attacheddevices, such as a

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9589if necessary. (NOTE: You can not use themodem and phone at the same time if theyshare

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95902. Insert the Connections CD into your CD-ROM drive.3. When you see this screen, typ

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95915. Scroll over to select Control Panel. 6. Double-click on the Modems icon.

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95927. In the Modems Properties screen, youshould see Sportster Voice 56000 FaxExternal l

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9593software programs. It also helps you registeryour new Sportster modem.RapidComm Voice

PART II: SECTION B: EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95942. In the box, type D:\usrcd3.exe(If your CD-ROM drive has a letter nameother than D,