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Document ID: PSMS-465MEA

TP General - France Minitel Configuration Problems

Applicable to: France

Problem
By default Mwave and ACP modems are not compatible with Minitel connections.

Solution
You need to give the internal modem a command string that will enable the modem to communicate with the Minitel.

Information
Additional information needs to be added to modem properties

Win95/98/NT
1) Click on START/ SETTINGS/ CONTROL PANEL
2) Select MODEM
3) Select PROPERTIES
4) Select CONNECTION
5) Select ADVANCED
6) In EXTRA SETTINGS add in the following parameters AT+MS=3

This parameter may cause problems with existing internet connections if this is the case try the following :

> AT&T$0
You may experience different problems depending on which ISP you are using. Alternative solutions are :

1) Create 2 modems 1 with the AT+MS=3 parameter.
2) Add the setting every time you wish to use the Minitel.

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Document Category

Modems

Date Created

19-03-99

Last Updated

26-03-99

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Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 600, ThinkPad 600E, ThinkPad 760XD, ThinkPad 760XL, ThinkPad 765L, ThinkPad 765D, ThinkPad 770, ThinkPad 770E/ED, ThinkPad 770X, ThinkPad 770Z

Machine Type

2645, 9546, 9547, 9548, 9549

Model

Various

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