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Q
I cannot make a call using an extension line.
A Ingeneral,thedialtoneofaPBXoradigital
phone switching system is not a continuous one,
unlike that of a trunk line.
Therefore,themodemmaynotmakeacallbecause
themodemmistakesthedialtonefromaPBXora
digitalphoneswitchingsystemasabusytone.Inthis
case, complete the following procedures.
▶ Using an AT command
Asaninitializationcommand,usethecommand,
ATX3.Otherwise,entertheATX3command
manuallybeforemakingacall.
Itcancorrectthisproblembyskippingthedialtone
check step.
▶ Conguring the Modem through the Control Panel
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections.
Under See Also, click Phone and Modem Options.
In the Modemstab,selecttheinstalledmodem,and
click Properties.
In the ModemtaboftheModem Properties window,
clearthe“Waitfordialtonebeforedialing”checkbox.
Whenthecongurationiscompleted,clickOK.
Q
How do I use my modem when dialing from
overseas?
A1 Checkthatthemodemiscorrectlycongured
according to the current country.
Because the values for communication may differ
accordingtothecountry,youmaynotbeableto
connect via the modem due to an incorrect modem
conguration.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections.
Under See Also, click Phone and Modem Options.
In the Dialing Rulestab,clickEdit.
In the GeneraltabintheEdit Location window,
select the current country from the Country/region
radiobox,specifytheAreacode,andclick
OK.
A2
Because the shape of the telephone plug may
differ according to the country, you have to
purchase and use the appropriate telephone plug
for that particular country.