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Reference Guide 4–3
Special Restrictions in Certain Countries
■ Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem
repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number
of failed attempts and the period you must wait before trying
again differ from country to country. Check with your
telephone company.
For example, if you are dialing from Italy and fail to connect
to your server or cancel the connection, you must wait
one minute before dialing that number again. If you dial
before then, you will get the message “delay.” After the
fourth failed connection, you must wait one hour before
trying the number again. If you dial before the hour is up, you
will get the message “black list.”
■ When your modem is in use, an external surge protector can
prevent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical
surges. Connect any approved surge protector to the modem
cable whenever you are using the modem.
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