OK, you can modify your dial string (the phone number digits to dial). There
are two ways to introduce delay within the dial process. One is a comma ",",
which gives you a 2 second pause (you can use it multiple times to have the
desired delay). Another method is to use the comma",", but change the 2
seconds period by changing the S-Registers value (usually this is on S8).
Here you set S8=14, so when you enter a comma, it will pause for 14 seconds.
How to change S-Registers? You can open HyperTerminal, and from the list
select your modem (if it is internal to your PC), or select the appropriate
COM port (if the modem is external). Now the HyperTerminal will ask you to
enter dialling details, don't enter anything (press cancel). Here you will
appear disconnected. Now Enter "AT" then press Enter, if the modem responds
with "OK", then you are on the right track, now enter ATS8=14, and then
press Enter (you should get another "OK" here). Now enter AT&W and Enter to
save your settings. Another way of introducing delays and pauses within the
dialing process is to insert "w" at the place where you need the pause. To
be frank, I'm not so sure about how accurate is the information I gave, and
I would love if somebody will correct me if I'm wrong (Bill Sanderson !
check this please).
bw said:
My dialup connection is setup to dial an ISP data number, pause for 14
seconds, then enter a credit card (calling card) number for billing
purposes. Just recently, the dialer dials all numbers without pausing thus
rendering my dialup useless. Any help is appreciated.
