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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Modem does not dial

Call Waiting may be

Disable Call Waiting

correctly

interfering.

before dialing.

■ For information about disabling Call Waiting, consult your operating system documentation.

Clicking sound and modem does not connect

Modem does not connect

The modem is connected to a digital line. NOTE: The

EXCESS LINE CURRENT SENSED message does not display if the current is under 100 mA.

The error correction feature of your modem software is interfering.

■To obtain the disable call waiting code for your dialing area, consult your local telephone service provider.

Connect the modem to a standard analog telephone line, then reestablish the connection.

Disable error correction (&KO) and data compression (&MO) using AT commands.

NOTE: To access AT commands and instructions for using them, select Start⊕ Compaq Information Center⊕Modem Commands.

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Compaq E500 specifications Modem is connected to a digital line. Note