IBM Aptiva A40, C66
(250-0451,8)                Dialer                    Faxback Doc. # 33120

A Summary of Dialer Settings

Enter Dialer settings to provide the Aptiva Operator with standard access
codes and calling card information that you use.

The Aptiva Operator appends these codes to any telephone numbers that you
choose from one of the following sources:  the Address Book, the Speed Dial
list in the Aptiva Telephone window, or the lists in the Choose Recipients
dialog box within the Fax Center.

If you enter a number in Aptiva Telephone "by hand" (by typing, or by
clicking on the dialing pad, then clicking the Dial button) the Operator
dials only what you have entered.

To open the Dialer Settings dialog box

1.  In the Operator dialog box, click on Settings.

2.  In the Settings dialog box, click on Dialer.

Settings Summary

Use                     To

Default Dial Type       Identify the mode of dialing - pulse, or tone - 
                        that the Aptiva Operator should use.

Dialing Prefix for      Enter the codes or numbers you want added for
Direct Calls            local, long distance or international telephone
                        numbers.

Current Country         Enter your current country and area code.  These
Code/Current Area       numbers are for reference only.
Code

Set up calling cards    Use these settings to enter calling card
                        information that you would like the Aptiva Operator
                        to dial for you.

Dialer Setting Definitions

Default Dial Type

Identifies the mode of dialing used by the Aptiva Operator.  Possible
settings are:

       Tone       - If your telephone line supports Tone dialing this
    (the default    setting is recommended.

    Pulse         - If your telephone line does not support Tone, choose
                    Pulse.

Dialing Prefix for Direct Calls

Identifies the standard access codes you use to get an outside telephone
line or any codes dialed before you make local, long distance, and
international calls.

When using some telephone services, it is necessary for a pause to occur
after the access code before the rest of the number is entered.  Use the
comma character (,) to insert a pause after any code.  Each comma causes a
one second pause.

Dial xx for long distance calls:  Some phone systems require that you dial
an access code before dialing any telephone number outside the building.
For example, you may need to dial a "9" to get an outside line.  You may
also want to dial other codes before dialing a long distance number.  For
example, dialing "*70" to turn off call waiting.  This field is also used
to enter a "1" when dialing a long distance number if necessary.  If you do
not need to dial any prefix codes When dialing a long distance number,
leave this setting blank.

Dial xx for local calls:  Some phone systems require that you dial an
access code before dialing any telephone number outside the building.  For
example, you may need to dial "9" to get an outside line.  You may also
want to dial other codes before dialing a local number.  For example,
dialing "*70" to turn off call waiting.  If you do not need to dial any
prefix codes when dialing a local number leave this setting blank.

Dial xx for international calls:  Some phone systems require that you dial
an access code before dialing any telephone number outside the building.
For example, you may need to dial a "9" to get an outside line for an
international call.  You may also want to dial other codes before dialing
an international number.  For example, dialing "*70" to turn off call
waiting.  This field is also used to enter a "011" when dialing an
international number if necessary.  If you do not need to dial any prefix
codes when dialing an international number, leave this setting blank.

The Operator only adds dialing code information to telephone numbers that
you choose from either the Speed Dial list or the Address Book.  If you
enter a number in Aptiva Telephone "by hand" (by typing, or by clicking on
the dialing pad, then clicking the Dial button) the Operator dials exactly
what you have entered.

Current Area Code

    Enter your local area code in this field.

Current Country code

    Enter your country code(s) in this field.

Use Calling Cards

This list includes all the cards you entered with the Setup Calling Cards
settings.  Under Use Calling Card choose the calling card that you expect
to use when you have the Aptiva Operator dial long distance or
International numbers.  Whenever the Operator initiates automatic dialing,
it displays a "Dialing" dialog box, in which you can choose to either use
this default calling card or not.

Set up Calling Cards

You can enter a list of calling cards that you want the Aptiva Operator to
use when dialing telephone numbers.  You can change the contents of this
list on an ongoing basis.

To use settings, click on the Setup Calling Cards button.  The Setup
Calling Cards dialog box appears, displaying a description of the first
calling card (if any) in its current list.

To add a calling card

In the Setup Calling Cards dialog box:

1.  Click on the Clear button, to clear the current display.

2.  At Carrier Name Type the name of the company providing the calling
    card service.

3.  At Access Number enter the number that you use to connect to this
    service provider, when using your card.  In the list to the right of
    the number field, choose:

    Dial before, if the access number must be entered before the telephone
    number is entered.  See Appendix B: Special Dialing Considerations, for
    examples.

    Dial after, if the access number must be entered after dialing the
    telephone number.

    Do not dial, if for some reason it is appropriate to suspend the entry
    of this number.

4.  At Account Number enter your personal calling card sequence.  In the
    list to the right of the number field, choose:

    Dial before, if the access number must be entered before the telephone
    number is entered.

    Dial after, if the access number must be entered after dialing the
    telephone number.

    Do not dial, if for some reason you want to "turn off" the use of this
    number.  (One way this choice might be useful, is to switch from the
    number you enter here, to one of the alternative numbers entered at the
    Other Number fields.

5.  Optionally, use the Other Number fields to enter alternative numbers
    you may have with this service provider.

6.  Click on the Add button to add the new calling card definition to your
    list.

NOTE:  The direct dial prefixes are not added to the number for calling
       card cards.  You must enter any codes to turn off call waiting or to
       access an outside line in the appropriate calling card setup field.

To delete a calling card

1.  In the Carrier Name list, click on the name of the calling card.

2.  Click on the Delete button.

To update a calling card definition

1.  In the Carrier Name list, click on the name of the calling card.

2.  Change information in any of the fields.

3.  Click on the Update button.

Defining a Modem Communications Link

You can start your favorite Windows 3.1 communications program from within
the Aptiva Communications Center using the Modem command button.

To bring up modem communications settings

1.  In the Operator dialog box, click on the Settings button.

2.  In the Settings dialog box, click on Modem.

Modem Communications Settings

In the Modem Communications dialog box, you can either:

    Type the full path and file name of the communication program you want
    to use.

    Click on Browse... to select your Windows 3.1 communications program.
    Use standard steps for searching system directories and choose the
    file you want to use.


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