Gateway Computer Basics User Manual page 85

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.
You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect.
If the handshaking sounds are too loud you can turn the modem volume
down.
To turn down the modem volume:
1 Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window
opens.
2 If you do not see the Modems icon, click view all control panel options.
3 Double-click the Modems icon. The Modems Properties dialog box appears.
4 Click Properties.
5 Adjust the Speaker volume control.
6 Click OK.
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