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How to make phone calls using a PC, modem, headphone and no actual phone instrument
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I have a phone landline connection and I DO NOT have a phone instrument. I connect the cable into my laptop, and want to make calls using my laptop. I have an HDA CX20561 modem. I seem to be able to dial number using dialer.exe, though nothing seems to happen. From Microsoft kb http://support.Micro…
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Fix for: How to make phone calls using a PC, modem, headphone and no actual phone instrument
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You can listen to the line using Hayes A.T. commands: Open up Hyperterminal (if running Windows) and connect to your modem's COM port (usually COM3). Type ATM2 and hit enter. This will enable the speaker. Enter ATH0 and hit enter to 'take the phone …
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