17[ 82 ]17 Use your phone as a fax/modemNote: This feature is available only if your service provider supportsdigital data and fax calls. Digital data and fax calls may also requirethat you subscribe to these additional services.Your phone can function as a wireless fax/modem when connected to yourPC or laptop computer via the optional DLR-3P Data Cable. You must alsohave the appropriate fax or data software installed and configured to sendand receive data or faxes through your phone.Note: Although your phone is capable of data transmission rates up to56 Kbps, your actual transmission rate may vary, due to your serviceprovider’s network. Please check with your service provider foractual data transmission rates.• GET STARTEDBefore you begin, you must properly connect and configure your PC. Whenthe connection is established properly, your PC recognizes your phone as anexternal fax/modem. Your fax or data software may be configured to usethe PCMCIA or internal modem.When the data cable is connected to the phone, you cannot make a voicecall, even if a digital data or fax call is not in progress (data is not beingtransferred).1 Connect your phone to your computer with the optional DLR-3P DataCable and verify that your computer recognizes the new hardware.See the installation and configuration instructions supplied with theDLR-3P cable for more information.2 Before you can send and receive digital data or faxes on your phone,you must reconfigure your fax or data software. This step ensures thatthe computer uses your phone rather than your existing modem.
