NetComm 56K WebMaster CD1800 User Manual
Contents
Thank you for purchasing a genuine NetComm product. ............................................................. 3
What’s in the Box? ........................................................................................................................ 3
Step 1 - Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................... 4
Step 2 - Software Installation ....................................................................................................... 5
Windows® XP ..................................................................................................................5
Windows® 2000 ............................................................................................................... 6
Windows® Me .................................................................................................................. 8
Windows®98 .................................................................................................................. 10
Windows®95 .................................................................................................................. 13
Driver removal process forCD1800 ............................................................................... 15
Step 3 - Software Installation .....................................................................................................16
BVRP for Windows ........................................................................................................16
Adobe Acrobat Reader .................................................................................................. 17
Step 4 - Using BVRP PhoneTools ................................................................................................ 18
Phone Features .............................................................................................................. 19
Making a Phone Call ................................................................................................. 19
Using the Speakerphone ......................................................................................... 19
Answering Machine ....................................................................................................... 20
Activating/Deactivating the Answering Machine .................................................... 20
Setting up the Answering Machine ......................................................................... 20
Record a Greeting Message .................................................................................... 20
Listening to Received Messages ............................................................................. 21
Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 22
Faxing a Document from any Windows Application ............................................... 22
Faxing a file directly from PhoneTools ..................................................................... 23
Viewing and Printing Faxes .....................................................................................23
Step 5 - Registering your Modem .............................................................................................. 24
Contact Information ........................................................................................................ 24
Trademarks and Notices ................................................................................................ 24
Product Warranty ........................................................................................................... 27
Limitations of Warranty .................................................................................................. 27
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Thank you for purchasing a genuine NetComm product.
Follow the steps in this Quick Start Guide to correctly install your WebMaster Modem and
begin data, fax and voice communications.
What’s in the Box?
■ NetComm 56K V.90 WebMaster Modem ( CD1800)
■ Quick Start User Guide
■ Serial Connection Cable
■ Phone Line Connection Cable
■ Power Plug Pack 9V AC, 800mA
■ NetComm Driver CD
Your NetComm Driver CD contains all the drivers, manuals and software that you will need to
fully utilise your NetComm WebMaster Modem.
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Step 1 - Hardware Installation
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
This device should be fitted and installed under normal operation. Any damage
caused by abnormal installation or operation is not included in the manufacturer’s
warranty.
■ Connect the serial port on the back of the modem (marked RS-232) to a COM port on your
Computer using the serial cable.
■ Connect the power pack to a power point and connect the other end to the modem power
socket (marked POWER).
■ Connect the telephone cord to the line socket on the back of the modem (marked LINE) and
the other end to a phone socket.
■ Turn on your modem.
■ The hardware installation is complete. Turn on your computer and refer to the appropriate
operating system in Step 2 - Driver Installation to continue.
Caution/Warning
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Avoid connecting your modem to a digital telephone line or PABX.
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If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 and you intend on using
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your modem, please ensure that the modem is turned on before turning on
your PC so that the operating system detects the modem on startup.
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Step 2 - Software Installation
Windows® XP
1. Once your Computer has started and you
have connected your modem correctly
you will be presented with a message
saying "New Hardware Found" and the
"Found New Hardware Wizard" is
displayed. Select "Install the software
automatically [Recommended]", and then
click "Next" .
Note: Windows XP may have generic
drivers that install automatically
on start-up. If this is the case
these drivers can be used,
however if you wish to use the
NetComm drivers please
continue with the following
installation steps.
2. The drivers that Windows XP uses are
not digitally signed by Microsoft and the
following message will be displayed. Click
"Continue Anyway".
3. Windows XP will locate all available
driver files for your modem. Select one of
the drivers and click on "Next" to
continue.
4. Windows XP will now copy the required
files. Once all files have been copied, click
"Finish", and the installation is complete.
6. To verify installation a message will be
displayed on your bottom task bar stating
"Found New Hardware, your new
hardware is installed and ready to use".
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Windows® 2000
1. Once your Computer has started and you
have connected your modem correctly
you will be presented with a message
saying "Welcome to the Found New
Hardware Wizard" click on "Next" to start
the install process.
2. The Wizard will detect the modem as a
"IC+56k External Data Fax Voice Modem"
and prompt for drivers. Select "Search for
a suitable driver for my device
(Recommended)" and then select "Next".
3. You will now be required to specify the
location of the drivers, these are located
on the CD ROM supplied. Select "CDROM drives" then click on "Next".
4. A message will be displayed stating that
the drivers have been found, click on
"Next" to install the selected drivers.
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5. The drivers that Windows 2000 uses are
not digitally signed by Microsoft and the
following message will be displayed. Click
"Yes".
6. This completes the "Found New
Hardware Wizard" click on "Finish" to
complete the installation.
7. Your modem is now installed and ready to
use.
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Windows® Me
1. Once your Computer has started and you
have connected your modem correctly
you will be presented with the "Add New
Hardware Wizard". Select "Automatic
search for a better driver (Recommended)"
then select "Next" to start the install
process.
2. Windows will locate all available driver
files for your modem. Select one of the
drivers and click on "OK" to continue.
3. Windows will now install the drivers.
Click on "Finish" to complete the driver
installation.
4. A "Wave Device for Voice Modem" may
now be located by Windows ME.
5. Select "Automatic search for a better
driver (Recommended)" then select "Next"
to start the install process.
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6. Windows will locate all available wave
driver files for your modem. Select one of
the drivers and click on "OK" to continue.
7. Windows will now install the drivers.
Click on "Finish" to complete the driver
install.
8. Your modem is now installed and ready to
use.
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