10 - Digit Dialing in the 419/567 area code |
1.
Double-click on [My Computer].
2.
Double-click on [Dial-Up Networking]
3.
Right-click on [internet connection icon]. The name of the icon
could be anything representing your personal internet setup.
4.
Click on {Properties}
5.
Something like the following screen will appear. The name, phone number,
and modem may be different.
6.
Click in the white box under Telephone number: to the left of the
current number. There will be a cursor blinking in front of the old number.
If you have trouble clicking in such a tiny spot, click anywhere in the
white box, and press <Home>. This will take you to the beginning of
the number also.
7.
Type in the proper area code. Unless told otherwise by your internet provider,
it should be 419.
8.
Click on [OK] and close the Dial-up Networking window.
Note
the placement of the area code in the example below. This forces the computer
to dial the number correctly. The dashes are not really necessary, just
used for clarity here.
Note:
'Use area code and dialing properties' is not checked.