eMachines EL1300 - Manual (Page 50)

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
40
The modem is noisy when it dials and connects
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.
To turn down the modem volume:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window opens. If
your Control Panel is in Category
View, click Printers and Other
Hardware.
2 Click/Double-click the Phone and
Modem Options icon, then click the
Modems tab.
3 Click the modem you want to adjust,
then click Properties.
4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the
Speaker volume control.
5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and
Modem Options dialog box.
Monitor
The screen resolution is not correct
• Change the screen resolution from the
Display Settings dialog box.
The computer is running but there is no picture
• Make sure that the monitor is plugged in
and turned on. If the monitor is turned
on, the power LED should be lit.
• Adjust the brightness and contrast
controls to the center position.
• Make sure that the monitor cable is
connected to the video port on the back
of your computer.
• Check the cable for bent or damaged
pins.