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How to convert a fax to an email (A) How to configure Windows XP Fax Application (B) How to configure Auto Mailer Freeware http://www.duodata.de/automailer/ (C) Our review of available Fax to Email applications (D) Testing the fax to email system (E) Viewing an emailed fax message Introduction • Many people have fax machines and would like to get a copy of incoming faxes sent to their email. This for the most part has been rather challenging process for even the most seasoned geek! • It is important to note that many companies have selected to outsource the fax to email function rather than do so in house. In our course today you will learn how to send faxes to email addresses without having to pay a monthly service fee to an external company. Step 1 - How to configure Windows XP built in Fax Application • How to install the application • Running the application • Configuration of the application • Storage of incoming faxes images • Attaching fax images to outgoing fax emails Step 2 - How to configure AutoMailer Freeware • Where to download the application • Installing the Application • Running the application • Configuration of the application • How to prevent common errors use ; not , or : • Setting up GMail as SMTP Server 1) In your email client software, under Outgoing mail, set the SMTP server to smtp.gmail.com. 2) Set the your username is yourgooglemailname@gmail.com and make sure "Use username and password" is checked. 3) Also check off "TLS" under "Use secure connection." Step 3 - Our review of available Fax to Email applications • Google Search Results for Fax to Email • Price Comparison - Monthly Fees • Auto Mailer Freeware - One time fee! Step 4 - Testing the fax to email system • Accepting a fax and sending a copy to an email account • Explanation of process - Incoming Fax, Storage of Fax, Reading of Directory, Forwarding Email of Fax as attachment Step 5 - Viewing an emailed fax message • We will open a copy of a fax that has been sent via email by: http://www.eLearningShow.com