Toshiba a40 Laptop User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
TOSHIBA A40 Series 919
TOSHIBA A40 Series Version
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Last Saved on 02/12/2003 17:24
ENGLISH using Euro_M.dot –– Printed on 02/12/2003 as IM_A40EN
Modem
Problem Procedure
Communication
software can’t initialise
modem
Make sure the computer’s internal modem
settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem
Properties in the Control Panel.
You can hear a dial
tone but can’t make a
call
If the call is going through a PBX machine, make
sure the communication application’s tone dial
detection feature is disabled.
You place a call, but a
connection can’t be
made
Make sure the settings are correct in your
communications application.
After making a call you
can’t hear a ring
Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your
communications application is set correctly.
Communication is cut
off unexpectedly
The computer will automatically cut off
communication when connection with the carrier
is not successful for a set time interval. Try
lengthening this time interval.
A CONNECT display is
quickly replaced by NO
CARRIER
Check the error control setting in your
communications application.
Character display
becomes garbled
during a
communication
In data transmission, make sure the parity bit
and stop bit settings correspond with those of
the remote computer.
Check the flow control and communication
protocol.
You cannot receive an
incoming call
Check the rings before auto answer setting in
your communications application.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.