Works 4.0: Area Code Characters Works Doesn't Understand (149952)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
This article was previously published under Q149952
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SYMPTOMS

When you enter a phone number in the Easy Connect dialog in the Works Communications module, you may receive the following message:
The Area Code contains characters that Works doesn't understand.
The only option is to click OK, which will take you back to the Easy Connect dialog.

RESOLUTION

To enter a valid area code in the Windows 95 Modems property sheet do the following:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
  2. Double click Modems.
  3. Click Dialing Properties.
  4. Type a valid area code in the The Area Code Is box.
  5. Click OK.
For more information on configuring modems in Windows 95, please see your printed Windows documentation or online Help.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB149952
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