Symbols used in dialing strings
(when calling with your modem)
| Symbol | What it does |
| , | Pauses - for 2 seconds normally. |
| W | Wait for a tone before dialing the remaining digits. |
| @ | Wait for a "quiet answer" before continuing with a string |
| ! | Flash(go on-hook for 1/2 second). Used to get a new dial tone. |
| ; | Return to beginning after dialing. Must be at the end of a dial string |
| 0-9 # * ABCD |
Digits and characters that can be used in a dialing string. (Must be tone dialing for ABCD |
| T | To set up touch tone dialing. |
| P | To set up pulse dialing |
| R | Reverse mode. Used to put the modem in answer mode as soon as dialing is finished. |
| S=n | Stored number. Used to dial a stored number in some systems |
| To Disable Call Waiting: Use *70,, before your digits to dial (in most telecos). | |