User's Manual Chapter 4

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can also be used with login protocols to connect to certain providers and on-
line services, including those provided with Windows.
You should always try to connect at the highest rate of connection available.
Your modem will automatically negotiate the connection and establish the
actual rate of transmission of information.
To connect to anything with your modem, you will usually need to sign on
with some provider or dial-in to another computer already set to receive such
connections. Since such electronic connections are an important resource for
computer users, Windows comes with its own software for making such
connections, as well as with software from some other major service
providers.
You can also use your modem in conjunction with financial software to
perform your banking and pay your bills electronically.
Keep in mind that your modem is a phone, but unlike other phones, it is very
sensitive to noise. If you find that your modem has a lot of disconnect
problems, you might see if you can reduce the noise in your phone lines.
Internet and the World Wide Web
One of the most useful functions of your modem is to allow you to connect to
the Internet or to browse the World Wide Web. The Internet is not a network,
but a vast interconnection of networks. The Internet provides a connection to
the world. You can send messages to anywhere on earth. You can login and
use library catalogues. World Wide Web browsers, such as the Microsoft
Internet Explorer browser built-into Windows, allow you to have access to
text, images, sound and video stored on the Internet. To enter the Internet, you
will need to log your computer into one of these networks.
Safety and Operation
! The notebook does not have a handle or rough surface for a sure grip, so
use a carrying case when travelling. At times, you may want to put both
the case and the notebook within a larger briefcase to conceal the system
and reduce the risk of theft.
! Do not use the notebook in an unstable location. Serious damages could
result if the system should fall.
! Avoid rough handling of you notebook. Jolts to the system can damage
components or result in data loss.