Gateway 4012gz Reference Guide
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
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The modem is noisy when it dials and connects
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When your modem tries to connect to another modem,
it begins handshaking. Handshaking is a digital “getting
acquainted” conversation between the two modems
that establishes connection speeds and communication
protocols. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds
when the modems first connect. If the handshaking
sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem
volume.
it begins handshaking. Handshaking is a digital “getting
acquainted” conversation between the two modems
that establishes connection speeds and communication
protocols. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds
when the modems first connect. If the handshaking
sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem
volume.
To turn down the modem volume:
1
Click
(Start), then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window opens.
2
Click Hardware and Sound.
3
Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and
Modem Options dialog box opens.
Modem Options dialog box opens.
4
Click the Modems tab.
5
Click the modem you want to adjust, then click
Properties. The Modem Properties dialog box opens.
Properties. The Modem Properties dialog box opens.
6
Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker
volume control.
volume control.
7
Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem
Options dialog box.
Options dialog box.
Mouse
See also
The external mouse does not work
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Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly.
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Shut down and restart your notebook.
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Remove all extension cables and switch boxes.
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Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the
mouse port works.
mouse port works.
The external mouse works erratically
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Clean the mouse.
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Some mouse pad patterns “confuse” optical mice. Try the
mouse on a different surface.
mouse on a different surface.