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                         -MODEM MADNESS-
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   Some of our  club members have had trouble with their ADAM 
modem from time  to time.   It  usually occurred  when logging-on  
to one of the Bulletin Boards.

   It seems  that, although their modem accessed the bulletin 
board they were not able to remain con- nected to it, and it 
disconnected after a few seconds.

   We discovered that not all the modems were  having this 
problem.  One modem  connected; but another would not, even if 
used  with the same  computer.   Therefore, this seemed to be a 
quirk in the modem and had  nothing  to do  with the ADAM 
computer, itself.

   We did, however, find  a solution to the problem. Call the 
BBS as usual, and  have  your  finger poised  over  the  WILD 
CARD key.  (This is the  second key from the left, beside the 
ESCAPE/WP key at the top of your keyboard.)   Now, as soon as the 
connection is made press the WILD CARD key. Now wait about five 
seconds, and  press it again.  Hit the  RETURN  key, and you 
should then be able to remain connected, and continue with your 
business on the bulletin board.

   We're  not sure  why it works, but it seems to do the trick!
                   -Faye B. Deere
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