Phone line noise causing

Hang-up Delay S

a disconnection.

Register (S10) set too

 

low.

No dial tone

Phone service is not

 

connected to the

 

telephone wall jack.

Change S10 default to 150. To set S10=150:

1.Select Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> HyperTerminal, then go to Command Mode.

2.Type ATS10=150 and press Enter.

This command causes the modem to take longer to disconnect even if there is noise on the line.

Verify that service from the local phone company by following these steps:

1.Unplug the telephone cable from the telephone wall jack.

2.Connect a telephone to the jack, pick up the handset, and listen for a dial tone. If there is a dial tone, reconnect the modem to the telephone wall jack with the telephone cable and make sure all connections are secure.

3.If there is still no dial tone, contact your local phone company or building manager.

The modem is not

Verify the modem and

responding to commands computer are connected:

from the computer

1. Select Start ->

keyboard.

Programs ->Accessories

 

->HyperTerminal, then go

to Terminal Mode.

2. Type AT and press the Enter key. If the modem displays OK, the modem and computer are working together. If the modem displays ERROR, or does not respond, restart the computer and repeat step 1. 3. Type ATDT and listen for dial tone.

4. Type ATH0 to hang up.

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Compaq 190 manual Type ATS10=150 and press Enter, Programs -Accessories, HyperTerminal, then go
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190 specifications

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