Cannot Fax Using Cellular Phone and Motorola Power 14.4 Modem (146201)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q146201
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, you should first make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat). Both are hidden files in the Windows folder.

SYMPTOMS

When you try to send a fax from a cellular phone using Microsoft Exchange and a Motorola Power 14.4 PCMCIA modem, your fax may not be sent.

CAUSE

The default initialization string sent to the modem by Microsoft Exchange initializes the modem for non-cellular calls only, regardless of the status of the Use Cellular Protocol option in Modems properties.

RESOLUTION

NOTE: For information about how to edit the registry, view the Changing Keys And Values online Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). Note that you should make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat) before you edit the registry.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows 95. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

The following registry key contains the initialization strings for installed modems, where <xxxx> is the modem ID number. To determine which ID is the correct modem, see the DriverDesc key. 
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class\Modem\ 
   <xxxx>\Init
Use the following value to use the modem with a cellular phone: 
   "2"="AT&F1&D2&C1\\V1S0=0E0V1<cr>"
To return the initialization string to normal (land use), change the key to: 
   "2"="AT&F&D2&C1\\V1S0=0E0V1<cr>"
NOTE: You can reset these values to their default values by removing the modem in Device Manager and then reinstalling it.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB146201
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