User’s Manual 8-25
TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300
i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Modem
Problem Procedure
i.LINK device does not 
function
Make sure the cable is securely connected to the 
computer and to the device.
Make sure the device’s power is turned on.
Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows 
Control Panel and double-click the Add 
Hardware icon. Follow the on-screen 
directions.
Restart Windows.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built-in 
modem.
Problem Procedure
Communication 
software can’t initialize 
modem
Make sure the computer’s internal modem 
settings are correct - please refer to the Phone 
and Modem Options link within the Windows 
Control Panel.
You can hear a dial 
tone but can’t make a 
call
If the call is going through a Private Branch 
Exchange (PBX), take care to ensure that the 
communication application’s tone dial detection 
feature is disabled.
You place a call, but a 
connection can’t be 
made
Make sure that the settings are correct within 
your communication application.
After making a call you 
can’t hear a ring 
Ensure that the communication application’s tone 
or pule dialling selection feature 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 within your 
communication application.
A CONNECT display is 
quickly replaced by NO 
CARRIER
Ensure that the communication application’s 
error control feature is set correctly.