Advanced Guide > Faxing > Sending Faxes from a Computer > Creating an Address BookCreating an Address BookBy using the address book, you can send a fax by simply specifying a recipient from it. You can registerthe recipient's name, fax number and other information in the address book.Registering a recipient (WAB contact) in the address bookYou can register an individual recipient (Contact) in the address book.1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, then click Control Panel > Hardwareand Sound > Printers. (For Windows XP: Click the Start button, then click ControlPanel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. For Windows 2000:Click the Start button, then click Settings > Printers.)2. Right-click the printer icon for Canon MX860 series FAX, then click PrintingPreferences....3. In the Canon MX860 series FAX Printing Preferences dialog box, click AddressBook....Opening the address book for the First Time (Windows XP/Windows 2000)In Windows XP/Windows 2000, when you open the address book for the first time, the SetupWindows Address Book dialog box will be displayed.Creating a New Windows Address Book (WAB File) Exclusively for FaxingSelect Create new Windows Address Book file for MP., then click OK.You can also change the setting later so as to be able to use another address book. For details, seethe help for the fax driver.Using an Existing Windows Address BookSelect this option if you do not create a new address book file exclusively for faxing.Click Select existing Windows Address Book file., select an address book file from the list, then clickOK.Page 719 of 997 pagesCreating an Address Book
