Newton Fax Modem: "No Modem Connected" Message

I connected my Newton Fax Modem to my Newton MessagePad and to the telephone line. When I try to dial a phone number with the modem, my Newton displays the message "No Modem Connected."

What do I do now?
If you see the message "No Modem Connected" when you try to dial a phone number, follow these steps:

1) Reset your Newton by pressing its reset switch.

2) Check your Fax Modem's power source. If the battery status light (the red LED) is on, your batteries are low. Replace the batteries or connect the AC adapter.

Note: If the Fax Modem's batteries are completely discharged, the LED won't light.

3) Reset your Fax Modem by removing the batteries and disconnecting the AC adapter. Then replace the batteries and/or reconnect the AC adapter.

This will reset the internal modem circuitry. Your Fax Modem should now work.
Published Date: Feb 19, 2012