Disabling Call Waiting in Terminal

Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q68546

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

During a Terminal session, call waiting can be disabled by changing the Dial Prefix to ATDT*70,,. in the Modem Commands dialog box from the Settings menu.

MORE INFORMATION

Call waiting is a phone service feature that alerts you when another caller is calling you. This can disrupt the line during a data communications session, especially during a file transfer. Dialing "*70" (without the quotation marks) and waiting for a second dial tone before you dial a phone number usually disableS call waiting for the duration of the call.

NOTE: The procedure or code that disables call waiting may vary in some areas; check with your local phone company.

REFERENCES

"Windows 3 Companion," Lorenz and O'Mara. Page 294, Microsoft Press, 1990.

KBCategory: kbref
KBSubcategory: win30 win31 wincomm
Additional reference words: 3.0 3.00 3.0a 3.00a 3.1 3.10 3.11 wincomm

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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