HP Compaq nc2400 Installation instructions

Modem Command Guidelines

(Advanced Users Only)

Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 267638-001

April 2002

This document, designed for programmers, software engineers,

system administrators, and other advanced users, provides

guidelines for working with modem commands.

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Modem Command Guidelines

(Advanced Users Only)

First Edition April 2002

Document Part Number: 267638-001

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Contents

Modem Command Guidelines

Accessing HyperTerminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Entering a Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Identifying the Modem Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Editing and Executing a Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Omitting a Parameter in a Command Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Repeating a Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Understanding Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using Online Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Escaping from Online Mode to Online Command Mode . . 5

Creating a Command Mode Shortcut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) 1

Modem Command Guidelines

Accessing HyperTerminal

An easy way to issue commands to the modem is via

HyperTerminal, included with Microsoft Windows operating

systems. To access HyperTerminal:

1. If you are using Windows 98, Windows 2000, or

Windows Me, select Start > Programs > Accessories >

Communications > HyperTerminal.

2. If you are using Windows XP Home or XP Professional,

select Start > All Programs > Accessories >

Communications > HyperTerminal.

Entering a Command

ÄCAUTION: Only programmers, software engineers, system

administrators, and other advanced users should access or use

modem commands. For help with modem problems, refer to the

Modem and Networking

guide on this CD or contact your Compaq

authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Use the following guidelines when issuing modem commands:

■When using AT commands, start every command line (except

the A/ and +++ commands) with the attention (AT) code

characters; otherwise, the modem will not execute the

command.

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Modem Command Guidelines

■Type commands following the AT prefix in uppercase or

lowercase letters or a combination of both.

■Always type the AT prefix in the same case (not At or aT).

■Enter telephone numbers with or without punctuation; for

example, (123) 456-7890 or 1234567890.

Identifying the Modem Type

To verify which manufacturer’s modem is included with your

notebook, follow these steps:

Windows 98:

1. Right-click My Computer > Properties > Device Manager.

2. Double-click Modems.

3. Double-click the drop-down icon and verify the modem

manufacturer listed on the General tab.

Windows 2000 Professional:

1. Right-click My Computer > Properties > Hardware tab >

Device Manager button.

2. Double-click Modems.

3. Double-click the drop-down icon and verify the manufacturer

listed on the General tab.

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Modem Command Guidelines

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Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional:

1. Select Start.

2. Right-click My Computer > Properties > Hardware tab >

Device Manager button.

3. Double-click Modems.

4. Double-click the drop-down icon and verify the manufacturer

listed on the General tab.

For details on modem commands, refer on this CD to

Lucent/Agere Command Set or Conexant’s manual, Commands

for Host-Processed or Host-Controlled Modems. For updates to

these modem commands, visit http://www.Agere.com or

http://www.Conexant.com.

Editing and Executing a Command

If you make an error while typing a command, simply backspace

over the mistake, then retype. You cannot backspace over the

AT prefix because it is interpreted immediately after it is typed.

To execute a command line, press enter

.(Pressing enter instructs

the modem to process the command line.)

Omitting a Parameter in a Command Line

If you enter a command that normally includes a numeric

parameter, such as ATHn, without the numeric parameter, the

missing parameter is assumed to be the default parameter.

For example, the Hn (hang-up) command can have a numeric

parameter of zero (H0), which is the default, or of one (H1).

However, if the parameter is missing, ATH plus the enter key is the

equivalent of ATH0 plus the enter key. This rule does not apply to

the D(dial) command.

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Modem Command Guidelines

Repeating a Command

You can repeat the last command line issued by entering the

A/ command. Because it also repeats the AT prefix and the enter

key function, you are not required to enter the AT prefix or press

enter when repeating this command.

The last command entered remains in the command buffer until

the modem is reset or power to the modem is turned off. Both

actions clear the buffer and make the A/ command invalid since

there is no command for the modem to repeat.

Understanding Result Codes

A result code is the modem's response to a command. It may

be issued in either of two possible formats: words (the long form,

also known as verbose) or numeric characters (the short form,

represented by digits). The result code format is set using the

Vn command:

■V1 for words (default)

■V0 for numeric characters

Using Online Mode

In the online mode, the transmitting modem receives characters

from the computer, converts the data to analog signals, then

transmits these signals over the telephone line.

The process of altering a signal for transmission is called

modulation. The receiving modem receives analog signals

from the telephone when in the online mode and converts or

demodulates the signal, returning it to the digital form that can

be used by the computer.

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Modem Command Guidelines

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Escaping from Online Mode to Online

Command Mode

Use the following steps to break out of a data transfer session

(online mode) and enter the online command mode. The

established connection is maintained, but input is interpreted

locally and not transmitted to the remote connection.

1. Press and hold shift and type +++.

An OK result code is displayed.

2. Enter modem commands as needed.

3. Return to online mode by entering AT0 command or

terminate the connection with the ATH0 command.

Creating a Command Mode Shortcut

You can create a shortcut for accessing HyperTerminal and

sending commands to the modem. To create a command mode

shortcut on the Windows desktop:

1. Create a Command Mode icon.

a. Access HyperTerminal

b. Double-click the Hypertrm.exe icon. The Connection

Description dialog box is displayed.

c. Type Command in the Name option.

d. Select OK. The Phone Number dialog box is displayed.

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Modem Command Guidelines

e. Select Connect Using > Direct to Com (X) where Xis the

number of the COM port used by your modem.

✎To verify which COM port is used by your modem, perform the

following:

■Windows XP Home and XP Professional: select Start >

Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options icon >

Modems tab > Attached To. Verify the COM port.

■Windows 2000: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel >

Phone and Modem Options icon > Modems tab >

Attached To. Verify the COM port.

■Windows 98: Select Start > Control Panel > Modems

icon > General tab. Select the installed modem. Select

Properties > Port. Verify the COM port.

f. Select OK. The Modem Port Settings dialog box is

displayed.

g. Select OK. The command mode screen is displayed with

a blinking cursor in the upper-left corner. Commands can

now be sent to the modem, and the modem responds with

a result code.

h. Select File > Save (to save the session).

i. Select File > Exit (to quit). A command mode icon is

displayed in the HyperTerminal dialog box.

2. From the HyperTerminal dialog box, select the

Command icon.

3. Right-click the Command icon or select File > Create

Shortcut.

4. A Command Mode Shortcut icon is displayed.

5. Select and drag the shortcut icon to the desktop.

6. To quit HyperTerminal, select File > Exit.

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