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This form letter explains the procedure to test your phone line
conditions.

Exit your browser and disconnect from True Vine Online

Click on [Start] > [Programs] > [Accessories] > [HyperTerminal].

Double-click the [Hypertrm.exe] icon and 
name the connection "Test", then click [OK].

When the "Phone number" window appears, leave the phone number blank 
and go to the "Connect using" field below. 

Click on the down arrow and choose "Direct to COM x" where "x" is the com port 
your modem is using, then click [OK].

When the "Port Settings" window appears, go to the "Bits per second" field and 
click on the down arrow and choose 57600, then click [OK].

You should now see a blank window with a cursor.

Type ATZ and press the [Enter] key, the word "OK" should appear.

Type AT&FDT2995599 and press [Enter]. 
(substitute your local TVO number for the 2995599)

Your computer should now dial our server, connect and 
prompt you for a "Login" name. Type in your tvo username and press [Enter]. 
Type in your TVO password when prompted and press [Enter].

After approximately 20 seconds, select [Call] > [Disconnect] on the top of 
your HyperTerminal window.

Now type AT&V1 and press [Enter]. 
You should now see information on your last modem connection displayed in the window.

Look for the Line Quality number. 
Typically a number between 0 - 20 is best on a 56K modem, 
much higher then 30 and you will probably not get a reliable 56K connection.