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Quick Reference Guide 49
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Printers and Other Hardware
→
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.
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.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Programs
→
Programs and Features
.
2
Select the program you want to remove.
3
Click
Uninstall
.
4
See the program documentation for installation instructions.