To reach Basic Program Set-up, select FILE and BASIC PROGRAM SET UP from the Menu Bar. The Basic Program Set-up Screen will appear.  At the top of your screen, you'll notice several file folder tabs.  Click on "Telephone & Internet" to reach this portion of Basic Information:

Parts of the Telephone & Internet segment of Basic Program Set-up include:

What port is your modem connected to?

Select your modem's port.  Often, modems are connected to COM3, but it could be any of the other ports on the list.  If you don't know your modem's port number, you can find out by checking the Windows Control Panel (for details see Using the Control Panel to Determine COM Port). Or, if desired, you can try different COM ports and test each by pressing the "Test Modem" button.  The one that is able to make a call is your COM port. Note that once you determine a COM port, it will be the same port that will be used for credit card processing.

Note:  In order to use the phone and credit card features you need to have a "Dial-up" modem.  A dial-up modem is not the same as a DSL or Cable modem.  DSL or Cable modems will not take the place of a dial-up modem.  Dial-up modems come with most computers, but not all.  If you don't have a dial-up modem, they are inexpensive and can be installed easily.  Make sure that your phone is plugged into the modem.  In other words, if it's an internal modem (which most dial-up modems are), your phone should be plugged into the jack on the back of the computer.

Check here to use the Alternative Modem Engine.  Click on 'Test Modem' to try it.

If you've conducted the Modem Test (above) and if you are unable to make a successful connection with your modem, you may need to use the Alternative Modem Engine.  The Alternative Modem Engine is often needed for older operating systems like Windows 95 and 98.  The Alternative Modem Engine comes with the AnyPO installation package.  To use the Alternative Modem Engine, place checkmark in the box.  To remove the Alternative Modem Engine and allow AnyPO to return the internal modem engine, remove the checkmark.

Check here to have AnyPO automatically turn off the modem.

If you check this box, the modem will automatically shut down after a phone number is dialed.  If you don't check the box, you'll manually need to click on the Exit button to turn off the modem.  Many people like this feature since once the call is made, they don't have to worry about what's on the computer screen and can concentrate on the conversation with the person on the other end.  The default is to have the box checked: the modem automatically disconnects.

Modem Initialization String

Normally, you can leave this blank. However, if you have trouble establishing a connection with your modem or making a test call, it may be because your modem needs to be re-set with an initialization string.  Common initialization strings are ATF or AT&F (which re-set the modem to factory defaults). More Information.  The default is no initialization string.

Access Number

An Access Number is a number which is dialed before making the phone call.  An Access Number may be a long distance account number, the phone number of a long distance carrier, or one or more numbers that you may have to key-in to gain access to an outside line.  If you use an access number each time you make a call, then enter the number in this blank.  By doing so, every time you make a call, this number will be automatically dialed first.

Check here to stop after the access number is dialed.

If you'd like the program to stop after the Access Number is dialed, then check this box.  Normally, the program will dial in the access number and then a second or two afterward, it will dial in the phone number.  This will stop the program between the two.  This allows you to key-in any additional information prior to making the call.  When you are ready, you can continue by clicking a button which will dial in the phone number.  You might select this option if you have to dial the phone number of a long distance carrier and then key-in some additional information before you are able to place the call.

Check if you do not wish to use the telephone feature.

If you would rather not use the telephone features in AnyPO, you can check this box and whenever you click the button beside phone number fields on purchase orders and in the contact manager, the number will be placed in the clipboard.  You can then paste the phone number into another program.  Note that this is the way that phone buttons work in the Standard Version of AnyPO.

Website Feature Test.

By typing in a web site address in this blank and clicking the button, you can test to see if AnyPO is able to activate your Internet browser.  In order to do the test, you need to have an Internet browser installed on your computer.  If the test doesn't work, you may need to make an adjustment in Windows.  For trouble shooting information, see Email and Websites.

Check here if you do not wish to use the website feature.

If you would rather not use the website feature in AnyPO, you can check this box and whenever you click the button beside website field in the Contact Manager, the address will be placed in the clipboard.  You can then paste the phone number into another program.