Windows 95 Adds a Preceding "1" If Area Codes Are DifferentLast reviewed: December 10, 1997Article ID: Q121891 |
The information in this article applies to:
SYMPTOMSThe following Windows 95 tools place the number "1" at the beginning of a number to be dialed if the number has a different area code than your default area code:
This situation also occurs in some areas of the United States as well. For example, in Maryland, area codes 301 and 202 are in the same region. Callers in the region can make calls to either area code as a local call.
CAUSEWindows 95 is designed to add a preceding "1" before a telephone number that has a different area code than your default area code so that you do not need to add it manually.
RESOLUTION
HyperTerminalThe following steps enable HyperTerminal to dial a telephone number with a different area code as a local number:
In this example, the local area code is 555 and the number to the Microsoft Download Service (MSDL) is (425) 936-6735; however, it is not a long distance call. Because the area codes are different, Windows 95 dials the number as a long distance number, 1-425-936-6735. To change this behavior, double-click the HyperTerminal connection called Microsoft Download Service and type "555" (without the quotation marks) in the Area code field. Now type "425-936-6735" (without the quotation marks) in the Phone number field. When you dial the number, only (425) 936-6735 is dialed because the area code field matches your local area code field.
Dial-Up NetworkingThe following steps enable Dial-Up Networking to dial a telephone number with a different area code as a local number:
In this example, the local area code is 555, and the number to ANYBODY'S Dial-Up Networking server is (425) 999-9999; however, it is not a long distance call. Because the area codes are different, Windows 95 dials the number as a long distance number, 1-425-999-9999. To change this behavior, use the right (secondary) mouse button to click the icon called ANYBODY'S Dial-Up Networking Server, then click Properties. Type "555" (without the quotation marks) in the Area code field. Now type "425-936-6735" (without the quotation marks) in the Telephone Number field. When you dial the number, only (425) 999-9999 is dialed because the area code field matches your local area code field.
Phone DialerThe following steps enable Phone Dialer to dial a telephone number with a different area code as a local number:
In this example, the local area code is 555, and the number to the local pizza delivery is (425) 999-9999; however, it is not a long distance call. Because the area codes are different, Windows 95 dials the number as a long distance number, 1-425-999-9999. To change this behavior, open Phone Dialer and click Dialing Properties on the Tools menu. Create a new location called TEST by clicking the New button, and then enter the area code of the number you want to dial. In this scenario, the area code is 425. When you want to dial a number with an area code of 425, choose the TEST location and type the number to be dialed.
The Microsoft NetworkThe following steps enable The Microsoft Network to dial a telephone number with a different area code as a local number:
NOTE: You can change the primary and backup access numbers while you are signing up for The Microsoft Network the first time.
MORE INFORMATIONFor additional information about dialing 10-digit telephone numbers in Windows 95, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q129049 TITLE : How to Perform 10-Digit Dialing in Windows 95 and Windows NT |
Additional query words: 95 1.00 digit assume rna helper hyperterm awfax
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