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To configure phone number modifiers

  1. Open Network Connections.
  2. Right-click the dial-up connection you want to configure, and then click Properties.
  3. On the General tab, modify the phone number by using one or more characters from the following list.
Character Function
, (comma) Pauses briefly (two seconds for most modems) before continuing.
P Switches from touch-tone to pulse/rotary dialing.
T Switches from pulse/rotary to touch-tone dialing.
$ Waits for a calling card prompt tone.

For example, when you dial in from a hotel room, you may have to add 9 to the number you are calling to get an outside line. Your number may look similar to the following:

9,555-0100

The comma after the 9 gives a pause long enough to get an outside line before continuing to dial the full number.

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