Dell 1200 Laptop User Manual


 
Troubleshooting 87
2
Click the COM port for your modem
Properties
Diagnostics
Query
Modem
to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows.
If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Phone and
Modem Options
Modems
.
2
Click the COM port for your modem
Properties
Diagnostics
Query Modem
to verify that the modem is communicating with
Windows.
If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.
ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET Ensure that you have
subscribed to an Internet provider. With the Outlook Express e-mail program
open, click File. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the
checkmark to remove it and connect to the Internet. For help, contact your
Internet service provider.
Error Messages
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
If the error message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating
system or the program that was running when the message appeared.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ <
> | — Do not use these characters in filenames.
A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND The program that you are trying to
open is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program:
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Add or Remove Programs
Programs and
Features
.
2
Select the program you want to remove.
3
Click
Uninstall
.
4
See the program documentation for installation instructions.
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