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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. Youmayhearunusualhandshakingsoundswhenthemodems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume.

To turn down the modem volume:

1Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

2Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens.

3Click the Modems tab, click the modem you want to adjust, then click Properties.

4Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control.

5Click 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.

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