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    PowerBook 3400: Internal Modem/Ethernet Card
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5/29/97
2/9/98
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    This document provides late-breaking news about the PowerBook 3400 Internal Modem/Ethernet card. The information in this Read Me file supplements the contents of the users manual (an electronic manual on your computer's hard disk).

DISCUSSION

    Essential Information for Setting Up Your Modem

    In most instances, you must provide some information about your modem before you can use a communications program or connect to an online service. When providing setup information, you may be asked for the details listed below.

    The modem port: Internal Modem.

    The modem name: PowerBook 3400 Internal 33.6 - in the list of modems for a communications program (for example, Remote Access Setup or in the Modem control panel if you use OT/PPP).

    The modem initialization string: AT&F (You may be able to use the initialization string as the necessary setup information in a communications program that does not have PowerBook 3400 Internal 33.6 in its list of modems.)

    If your communications program has an option for hardware handshaking, turn it on. In some communications programs, this capability is called "flow control"; the option to select is CTS & RTS (DTR).

    If you have difficulty using a communications program, be sure to check that the setup information includes the correct port and modem name.

    Computer Sleep During Modem Transmission

    IMPORTANT To avoid losing a modem connection, do not put the computer in sleep (by choosing Sleep from the Special menu or the Control Strip or by pressing the Power key and clicking Sleep) when the modem is sending or receiving data. Putting the computer in sleep will end transmission and break the modem's connection, and you will have to reconnect after you wake the computer.

    Computer Sleep When Using a Communications Program

    Many communications programs monitor the computer's modem port to check for incoming transmissions. This may mean that the PowerBook will not sleep automatically (after the interval set in the PowerBook control panel). When your computer is using the battery, you may want to quit a communications program whenever you are not using it to conserve the battery's charge. (See the manual that came with your communications program for more information.)

    Apple Internet Dialer and Your Modem

    The Apple Internet Dialer, which is part of the Apple Internet Connection Kit on your hard disk, requires a special file, the modem profile, to work with the PowerBook 3400 Internal Modem. You can create the modem profile so that the dialer program recognizes your modem.

    To create a modem profile for Apple Internet Dialer to use with your modem, follow these steps.
      1. Double-click the Apple Internet Dialer to open it. (Or double-click The Internet on your hard disk, which also opens the dialer program.)
      2. In the dialer window, choose Add/Modify Modem from the Modem pop-up menu (at the top of the list).
      3. In the Modem Options window, type: "PowerBook 3400 Internal 33.6", in the Modem Name box
      4. "AT&F" in the Init String box
      5. Choose CTS & RTS (DTR) from the Flow Control pop-up menu.
      6. Choose 57600 from the Modem Speed pop-up menu.
      7. Click Save.
      8. In the dialer window, choose Internal Modem from the Port pop-up menu.
      9. Complete the information for your Internet service provider (or use the toll-free number already entered if you do not have a service provider).
    Now you are ready to use the Apple Internet Dialer with your modem.

    Modem Connect Speed for Communications Software

    Communications programs usually ask you to set a maximum port speed as part of their setup procedure. Use the following speeds for the programs listed below.

    Program Speed
    • ZTerm 1.0.1 - 115200 baud
    • Config PPP, FreePPP, or MacPPP - 57600 baud
    • SmartCom II 4.0 - 57600 baud
    AT Commands, Special Commands, and S-Register Settings

    You can send commands to the PowerBook 3400 Internal Modem using a standard set of codes known as the AT Command Set.

    The PowerBook 3400 Internal Modem requires a variation of some standard AT commands. These exceptions to the standard commands can downloaded from Apple's Software Update web page. Use the following path once you are on-line: PowerBooks: Other PB software, PB 3400 AT Commands.sea.

    Note: See URL links to Apple Software Updates at bottom of article.
    Using FaxSTF with Your Modem

    The FaxSTF software for sending and receiving faxes is on your computer's hard disk. The programs you use for faxes are located in the FaxSTF folder inside the Applications folder. You need to install FaxSTF before you can use it with the modem.

    Installing FaxSTF: To install the fax software provided on your hard disk, follow these steps.
      1. Locate and open the Applications folder.
      2. Double-click the Install FaxSTF icon to open it.
      3. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen.
      4. Restart the computer to use the fax software.
    Getting instructions for FaxSTF: An electronic manual for FaxSTF is located in the FaxSTF folder, inside the Applications folder on the hard disk. The manual contains detailed instructions for all operations with FaxSTF. (You use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the manual; if necessary, you can install the reader software from the PowerBook 3400 CD.)

    Default setting for FaxSTF: The FaxSTF software has its auto-answer option turned off by default. To set the fax software to answer automatically, follow these steps.
      1. Double-click the STF Manager icon to open it.
      2. Choose Settings from the Edit menu.
      3. In the scrolling column of icons on the left, click Fax Modem to select it.
      4. Under Fax Modem Settings, choose the number of rings you want before the modem answers.
      5. Click Done. (If you see a message, click OK.)
      6. Quit STF Manager (by choosing Quit from the File menu).
    For more information about using fax auto-answer, see the FaxSTF electronic manual in the FaxSTF folder. FaxSTF is a product of STF Technologies, Inc. For more information about FaxSTF, contact STF Technologies at http://www.stfinc.com .

    Also, the Fax STF installer which ships with the PB 3400, installs the FaxSTF Manual.pd, which is incomplete. Numerous blank pages are evident; pages14-15,36,39,43, and 47 are blank.

    At the current Time, FaxSTF has a full pdf posted to (www.faxstf.com) in their updates section. This has all the missing information, as well as a section on STF Comms managers which is not included by Apple.

    Notes: The computer will not sleep automatically when the Fax Status window (part of the FaxSTF software) is open. To allow the system to sleep automatically, close the Fax Status window.


    Using Other Programs with the Modem When FaxSTF Is Installed

    When FaxSTF is installed and fax auto-answer is on, it monitors the computerıs serial port for incoming faxes. Each time you open another program that uses the modem, such as Netscape Navigator or America Online, you may see a message noting that the serial port is in use and asking if you want the current program to reset the port. Click OK (or Yes) in the dialog box and the new program will be able to use the serial port. This is standard procedure for programs that use the serial port and modem.

    These articles can help you locate the software update mentioned here:

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Product Area: Computers
Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: PowerBook 3000 Series

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