CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
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The modem is noisy when it dials and
connects
When your modem tries to connect to another
modem, it begins
handshaking
. Handshaking is
a digital “getting acquainted” conversation
between the two modems that establishes
connection speeds and communication
protocols. You may hear unusual handshaking
sounds when the modems first connect. If the
handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn
down the modem volume.
To turn down the modem volume:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control Panel
. The
Control Panel
window opens. If your
Control Panel is in Category View, click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click/Double-click the
Phone and Modem
Options
icon, then click the
Modems
tab.
3
Click the modem you want to adjust, then
click
Properties
.
4
Click the
Modem
tab, then adjust the
Speaker volume
control.
5
Click
OK
twice to close the
Phone and
Modem Options
dialog box.
Mouse
The external mouse does not work
■
Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged
in correctly.
■
Shut down and restart your notebook.
■
Remove all extension cables and switch
boxes.
■
Try a mouse you know is working to make
sure that the mouse port works.
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