ARRIS Timbuktu for Macintosh v8.8.3- Getting Started Guide User Manual
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3.
In the Modem Connection area, select the modem or port that you want to
use with Dial Direct. Make sure that the modem or port you select is not being
used by some other application.
4.
Under Modem Handling, choose a radio button and provide the required
modem configuration information. You may determine the degree to which
you want to customize your modem settings.
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Choose Standard to let Timbuktu Pro determine your modem configura-
tion. The Standard setting is suitable for the majority of modems.
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Choose Special and click the Modem button to select a preset configura-
tion for your modem. (See the following section,
) You
can select your own modem-specific configuration without too much con-
figuration detail. Choose a modem configuration from your computer’s
list of modem configuration (INF) files, stored in the Timbuktu Pro appli-
cation bundle on Mac OS X and in the System Folder:Extensions:Modem
Descriptions folder on Mac OS 8 and 9.
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Choose Custom to use all of Timbuktu Pro’s tools to fine-tune your
modem settings. Custom enables all of the Modem Handling options:
Modem, Port Speed, Make Modem Ignore DTR, and Custom Init. Unless
you are experienced with modem configuration, custom modem configu-
rations are not recommended. See your modem documentation for more
details.
5.
In the When Answering Calls area, specify the number of times your modem
should ring before answering an incoming call. The default setting is 1.