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To check the dialing properties:

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 Phone and Modem Options,

then click the Dialing Rules tab.

3 Click the location from which you are

dialing, then click Edit.

4 Make sure that all settings are

correct.

•Disconnect any answering machine, fax

machine, or printer that is on the same

line as the modem. Do not connect these

devices to the same telephone line as the

modem.

•Make sure that you are not using a

digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines

do not work with your modem.

•Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling,

or popping sounds). Line noise is a

common problem that can cause the

modem to connect at a slower rate, abort

downloads, or even disconnect. The

faster the modem, the less line noise it

can tolerate and still work correctly.

Listen to the line using your telephone.

Dial a single number (such as 1). When

the dial tone stops, listen for line noise.

Wiggle the modem cable to see if that

makes a difference. Make sure that the

connectors are free from corrosion and

all screws in the wall or telephone wall

jack are secure.

You can also call your telephone service

and have the telephone line checked for

noise or low line levels.

Help

For more information about dialing properties, click

Start, then click Help and Support. Type dialing in the Search box,

then pressENTER.

Contents

Main Page i Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning Warnings ii Product servicing Telephone line safety iii Disposal instructions Mercury advisory iv Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone v Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits Page Contents vii Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . 1 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 viii Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices. 61 Page About this guide Front Back Important Page Page Working safely and comfortably Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems uninterruptible power supply surge protector Checking the voltage selection power supply Connecting to a broadband modem or network broadband Connecting a dial-up modem Using the World Wide Web Web pages hyperlinks links Web site Connecting to a Web site address downloads URL Downloading files Downloading Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a router Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Device Manager Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Cat 5 Page Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup System Properties Control Panel System and Maintenance Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Adding a printer to your network share Sharing resources Sharing drives and printers Page Printers Using the network Viewing shared drives and folders Network Creating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the network Copying files across the network Computer Printing files across the network Page Page First steps Troubleshooting Add-in cards Audio CD or DVD drives DVD drives Ethernet Page Expansion cards File management Hard drive Internet Page Keyboard Memory Memory card reader Modem (cable or DSL) Modem (dial-up) Page Page Modem Properties port already open the modem has failed to respond handshaking Monitor Mouse Networks Optical disc drives Page Passwords Power Printer Printers and Faxes Sound Recovering your system restoring recovering Creating recovery discs eMachines Recovery Management Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning your system to its factory condition Confirm Restoration Recovering from within Windows OS eMachines Recovery Management eMachines Recovery Management Recovering from the hard drive during startup eMachines Recovery Management Recovering from your recovery discs Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is Labelflash? down Creating disc labels with LabelPrint Page Page Page Page down Preview LabelFlash Wizard Telephone support Before calling Customer Care how-to Self-help Page Page FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Operation conditions Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210)