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Hard Drive Problems
RUN CHECK DISK —
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
and click
My Computer
.
2
Right-click
Local Disk C:
.
3
Click
Properties
→
Tools
→
Check Now
.
4
Click
Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors
and click
Start
.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
and click
Computer
.
2
Right-click
Local Disk C:
.
3
Click
Properties
→
Tools
→
Check Now
.
The
User Account Control
window may appear. If you are an administrator on the
computer, click
Continue
; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the
desired action.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not
operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network.
NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network adapter connector (see
"Back Panel Connectors" in your User’s Guide).
C
HECK THE MICROSOFT OUTLOOK EXPRESS SECURITY SETTINGS — If you cannot
open your e-mail attachments:
1
In Outlook Express, click
Tools
→
Options
→
Security
.
2
Click
Do not allow attachments
to remove the checkmark, as needed.
CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION
CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK
CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK
USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE —
• Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem (the jack has
either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it).
• Ensure that you hear a click when you insert the telephone line connector into
the modem.