HP Compaq NC4000 Hardware And Software Manual page 141

Modem and Networking
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Check the telephone number you are dialing and the
response of the remote modem
Dial the telephone number on the telephone, wait for the
remote modem to answer, and then hang up.
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Set the modem to ignore dial tones
If the modem receives a dial tone it does not recognize, it will
not dial and will display a "No Dial Tone" error message. Use
the following procedures to set the modem to ignore all dial
tones before dialing:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and
2. Select your modem > Properties > Modem tab.
3. Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box.
If you continue to receive the "No Dial Tone" error message
after clearing the check box:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
2. Select your location > Edit.
3. Select the country/region from the drop-down list.
4. Select Apply > OK.
5. Select the Modems tab.
6. Select your modem > Properties.
7. Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box.
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Internet Connections > Phone and Modem Options >
Modems tab.
Connections >Phone and Modem Options > Dialing
Rules tab.
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