Toshiba Satellite M100 (PSMA1) - Manual (Page 142)

User’s Manual 9-13
Troubleshooting
Modem
Problem Procedure
Communication
software can't initialize
the modem.
Make sure the computer's internal modem
settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem
Options 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.