IBM 2170275 Reference Guide - Page 59

Joystick or gamepad does, not work, or does not work properly, When you try to use the, modem, your

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Troubleshooting If the problem is... Here's what to do... Joystick or gamepad does not work or does not work properly 1 Make sure that the joystick or gamepad is properly connected to the computer. 2 You may need to recalibrate the joystick or gamepad. You can recalibrate a joystick or gamepad in the Joystick section of the Windows Control Panel. 3 Refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or gamepad for additional troubleshooting information. When you try to use the modem, your communications program is unable to detect the modem 1 If you added a modem, make sure it is installed properly. 2 Make sure your communications program is configured correctly. The following settings are suggested for compatibility: • Modem type: • Generic Hayes-type modem • Hayes compatible error correcting • Hayes compatible high speed • User-defined modem • Hayes SmartModem 2400 • Hayes modem • Other If you select a modem type of Other, you must include the proper modem initialization string. For most programs, the initialization string AT&F will work. • Baud rate: • 115,200 Kbps or the maximum setting offered by your communications software • COM port: • COM1 If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, refer to any documentation that may have come with your modem and sound cards. If you find no solution there, run the diagnostics programs that came with your computer. If you need service, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 79. Solving audio, multimedia, and modem problems 55

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Solving audio, multimedia, and modem problems
55
Troubleshooting
Joystick or gamepad does
not work
or does not work properly
1
Make sure that the joystick or gamepad is properly
connected to the computer.
2
You may need to recalibrate the joystick or gamepad.
You can recalibrate a joystick or gamepad in the
Joystick section of the Windows Control Panel.
3
Refer to the documentation that came with the
joystick or gamepad for additional troubleshooting
information.
When you try to use the
modem, your
communications program
is unable to detect the
modem
1
If you added a modem, make sure it is installed
properly.
2
Make sure your communications program is
configured correctly. The following settings are
suggested for compatibility:
Modem type:
Generic Hayes-type modem
Hayes compatible error correcting
Hayes compatible high speed
User-defined modem
Hayes SmartModem 2400
Hayes modem
Other
If you select a modem type of Other, you must include
the proper modem initialization string. For most
programs, the initialization string
AT&F
will work.
Baud rate:
115,200 Kbps or the maximum setting offered by
your communications software
COM port:
COM1
If the problem is...
Here’s what to do...
If any of these problems continue after taking the actions
listed, refer to any documentation that may have come with
your modem and sound cards. If you find no solution there,
run the diagnostics programs that came with your computer.
If you need service, see “HelpWare support and services” on
page 79.