Gateway GM5407H, Reference Manual

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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.
2
Click Hardware and Sound , then click Phone and
Modem Options . The Phone and Modem Options
dialog box opens.
3
Click the Modems tab, 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.
Monitor
See “Display” on page 82 .
Mouse
The mouse does not work
•
Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly.
•
Shut down and restart your computer.
•
Remove all extension cables and switch boxes.
•
Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the
mouse port works.