Article ID: 817195 - Last Review: April 29, 2003 - Revision: 1.2

"Operator-Assisted or Manual Dial" Error Message

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SYMPTOMS

When you use a dial-up connection to connect to a network or to the Internet, you may receive the following message:
Operator Assisted or Manual Dial
Pick up the handset and dial (or ask the operator to dial).
Press OK immediately after dialing, then replace the handset.

Phone Number: xxx-xxx-xxxx
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CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Operator-Assisted Dialing is turned on.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, turn off Operator-Assisted Dialing. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Network Connections.
  3. On the Advanced menu, click Operator-Assisted Dialing to turn it off.

    Note If operated-assisted dialing is turned on, a check mark appears next to the Operator-Assisted Dialing option on the Advanced menu.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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