From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Sun Jan 17 1999 - 02:27:50 EST
David..
1. go to the start/run and select the C:? drive.. :-)
1.a. there is probably a setting in the system registry or the like that saves
the last entry.. you can go v=clear that if you can find it, but i think its
easier to just select something that is always there.. :-)
2. try the new V.90 ACP modem updarte file on the IBM FTP site..
David Edson wrote:
> 1.0 I have an annoying problem on my 770ED: I updated many of the modem
> files using the external floppy, and now when I pass the cursor past the
> 'RUN' selection on the 'Start' menu it hangs at the 'Run' location until a
> certain time out occurs if I do not have the 3 1/2 floppy connected. It
> should be simple to correct, but I haven't found a way to do it. It did not
> do this when I first ran the TP. I assume the problem is caused by the
> existence of files with "a:" prefixes.
>
> 2.0 I am also curious as to others success with the internal modem. It
> has been a real pain, from not working at all (the initial set up), to
> handshaking problems (doesn't connect), to dropping out. I have used two
> other laptops with the same ISP and had no problems logging in and running.
> I have put in all of the modem updates, the patch, and the v90 driver.
> Most annoying for such a quality machine - I have been very disappointed in
> how much time it has taken me to get on line, and shaky at that. It does
> connect on my line at work at 4400 bps, and 3200 at home.
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
> David
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