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 down the modem volume.
To turn down the modem volume:
1
Click
opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
and Other Hardware
2
Click/Double-click the
the
3
Click the modem you want to adjust, then click
4
Click the
5
Click
Mouse
The external mouse does not work
■
Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly.
■
Shut down and restart your notebook.
■
Remove all extension cables and switch boxes.
■
Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port
works.
The external mouse works erratically
■
Clean the mouse.
■
Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Try the mouse on
a different surface.
, then click
Start
.
tab.
Modems
tab, then adjust the
Modem
twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box.
OK
www.gateway.com
. The Control Panel window
Control Panel
Phone and Modem Options
Speaker volume
Troubleshooting
Printers
icon, then click
.
Properties
control.
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