Analyze the fax function of Windows XP

Computer shop news Nowadays, many of them use broadband to access the Internet. Modem seems to have been eliminated. Does it have any value? the answer is negative. Modem is a device for converting digital signals and analog signals. It basically works in the same way as a fax machine. Then we can completely turn the modem into a fax machine. Windows XP provides us with a very complete fax function that allows our Modem to be transformed into an Internet fax machine. Setting up the fax machine The first thing to note is that if you are still using Modem to access the Internet, you don't need to set anything up; if you don't use Modem to access the Internet, just re-add it as you used to dial up the Internet, here is No more to say. Let's take a look at how to set up a fax. In the default installation mode of Windows XP, there is no fax machine, so we have to add the fax machine first, click “Start”→“Printer and Fax", we will see "Printers and Faxes&rdquo ; dialog box, as shown below, click “ set fax & rdquo;. Next Windows will install and configure the components of the fax machine for us.

After installation, we can see an icon called "Fax" in the "Printers and Faxes" dialog box. Double-click this icon, we will see the "Fax Configuration Wizard", click "Next", we will set up the fax number, email, phone number and other sender information.

After filling out, click “Next”, we have finished configuring the fax, click “Complete”. At this point, Windows will pop up the "Fax Console" dialog box. This dialog box is very similar to the Outlook interface, and it is similar in use. As shown below. Sending a fax Once the fax machine is set up, you are ready to send a fax. First click on “File” →“Send Fax", we will see the "Fax Send Wizard" dialog box, as shown below. Click “Next” to fill in the recipient's information, including the recipient's name and fax number, and then click “Add”.

After filling out, click “Next”, the dialog box will appear, "Prepare the home page", in this dialog we will set the format and information of the home page, Windows XP provides us with Four templates, we can easily design our fax according to the format of the template, click "Sender Information", fill in some personal information that you think you need, other columns we just need to fill in according to the prompt, as follows The figure shows. Then click “Next” to select the sending time and priority according to your needs, as shown below. Click “Next” to preview the effect of the fax. After you are satisfied, click “Done” to complete the fax sending wizard. At this time, the computer will start sending faxes through your Modem, and the “Fax Monitor” dialog will also pop up automatically, as shown below. At this point, the whole process of sending a fax is over. What needs to be specially explained is the “Fax Home Template” mentioned above. Windows XP provides us with four templates. Of course, we can also design our own templates. In the “Fax Console” interface, click ““Tools” →“Personal Home” →“New”, you can design your own fax template. Receiving Faxes Windows XP also provides us with the ability to receive faxes. We only need to click ““Files” →“Receive Faxes” in the “Fax Console” to receive you. Fax, in the "Incoming Box" in the "Fax Console", you can read the fax you just received, as shown below. In fact, as early as Windows 95, Microsoft has provided us with fax capabilities. I don't know why, this feature is not available in Windows 98. Fortunately, Windows XP has taken this feature back. We can send and receive faxes through your Modem, the effect is very ideal, which can rejuvenate our Modem and add a practical function to our computer.