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Here
are
the answers to
a number of
commonly
asked
questions
about
telecommunications,
modems,
bulletin
board systems, and information services.
,
Question: When I
follow
the
instructions
for
loading
ModemLink
into
my computer-first
turning on the ATARI
1030 Direct-Connect
Modem, then the ATARI Home Com-
puter-all
I get is a READY prompt on my TV screen.
What's wrong?
Answer: A language cartridge
-such
as
ATARI BASIC or
PILOT-is
plugged
into
your
computer,
or your com-
puter's built-in BASIC
is
overriding ModemLink.
Type
DOS, then
&mI
to load
ModemLink
into
your computer.
Question: After I've
used ModemLink
for
a
while,
I
get
the
message MODEM POWER
LOST. What
does
that
mean?
Answer: You have
accidently
turned your modem off or
unplugged
the
modem's
power cord from either the wall
or the PWR IN jack. Check
to
make sure all
connections
are secure.
Question: ModemLink receives a carrier tone, but the
modem's
READY light doesn't light up. What should I
do?
Answer: The modems
may
not be
able
to communicate
with each other
because
they're
in the
same
mode-that
is, both in
ORIGINATE
or
ANSWER-or
you may
have
a
bad
connection,
or the carrier signal
may be too
weak.
Press
the
liMMUH.'
key to
return
to the
start-up menu
and
switch your modem back
to
ORIGINATE. If the
READY light still doesn't light up,
press
I':lim!lI
and
••
together
to
end the
call,
then redial.
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