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Instructions on how to prepare a document for sending as a fax, including using a sample document.
Guide to configuring Apple Fax for modem communication and initial setup.
Details on selecting the appropriate software (Fax Sender or Fax Sender GX) for imaging and transmitting faxes.
Explains how to send faxes to one or more recipients using the Apple Address Book.
Guidance on including and customizing cover pages for outgoing faxes.
Instructions on how to preview a fax before sending to ensure it appears correctly.
Steps to send a fax from the preview or print dialog box, and how the transmission occurs.
How to monitor the progress of sent faxes using Apple Fax status information and Apple Telecom Status.
Accessing detailed information about sent and received faxes stored in the fax log.
Setting up Apple Fax and modem to automatically answer incoming fax calls.
How to check for new faxes in the Incoming view and distinguish read from unread faxes.
Features for sending quick notes or memos as faxes without preparing a full document.
Instructions on how to launch the Apple Fax application from the Apple menu or other means.
Overview of the main window, its Outgoing and Incoming views, and window management.
Information displayed for faxes that have been sent or are waiting to be sent.
Information displayed for faxes that have been received, sorted by reception order.
Explanation of the buttons in the main window for quick access to key functions and related programs.
Detailed steps for sending faxes using the Fax Sender software.
Configuring page-specific options like size, orientation, and image quality for faxes.
How to input sender and recipient information for fax cover pages.
Choosing from sample or custom cover pages to include with your faxes.
How to preview a fax document to see its appearance before sending.
Scheduling faxes to be sent at a later time and date.
Instructions for sending faxes by manually dialing the recipient's number.
Steps for sending faxes using the Fax Sender GX software, including setup.
Managing recipients and creating distribution lists for sending faxes.
Configuring Apple Fax to automatically answer incoming calls for fax reception.
How to check if faxes have been received and view status indicators.
Procedure for receiving faxes manually when automatic reception is not feasible.
How to open received faxes for viewing, editing, or printing.
Instructions for forwarding a received fax to one or more recipients.
Steps to open received or sent faxes in a fax view window for further operations.
Options for viewing faxes, including page navigation and orientation changes.
Adjusting the display size of fax pages using zoom controls.
Methods for recording, eliminating, or combining pages within fax documents.
How to paste a copied or cut fax page into another document.
Saving fax documents in PICT format for use with graphics programs.
Using OCR to convert fax images into editable text.
Tools and concepts for creating and managing custom fax cover pages.
Step-by-step guide to creating a new, custom fax cover page from scratch or a template.
Explanation of tools available in the cover editor for customizing page elements.
Placing, positioning, resizing, and modifying fields on cover pages.
Incorporating PICT files or clip art into custom fax cover pages.
Procedure for installing created cover pages to make them available in fax dialogs.
Accessing and viewing the log of outgoing and incoming fax transmissions.
How to print the fax log from the Log window.
Saving the fax log to a tab-delimited text file for archival purposes.
Removing entries from the fax log to manage space and improve readability.
How to open the Apple Fax Preferences window and navigate its categories.
Settings to control whether Apple Telecom Status opens during fax activity.
Configuring modem settings for correct communication with your hardware.
Setting preferences to limit the size of the fax log by date or number of entries.
Controlling the behavior of the Optical Character Recognition process.
Setting fax header, cover page info, and default dialing method.
Introduction to Apple Fax Gateway features for adding fax services to PowerTalk.
Steps to configure Apple Fax Gateway for sending and receiving faxes.
Procedure to add fax services to your PowerTalk Key Chain.
How to configure the specific fax services within the Key Chain.
Sending fax documents from applications supporting PowerTalk Mailer.
How to add fax addresses to PowerTalk information cards for easier sending.
How received faxes appear in the PowerTalk In Tray and can be opened.
How to view and resolve problem alerts that occur during fax sending or receiving.
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