Modem and Local Area Network User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable .................................................................................................................. 2 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter .......................................................... 3 Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................................... 4 Viewing the current location selection ....
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1 Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (purchased separately). In some countries, a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately) is also required. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem. WARNING! Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line can permanently damage the modem.
Connecting a modem cable WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable (purchased separately) or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. To connect a modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack: 2 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2).
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable (purchased separately) outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately). To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2.
Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Click Regional and Language Options. Your location is displayed under Location.
Adding new locations when traveling By default, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the country or region in which you purchased the computer. As you travel to different locations, set the internal modem to a location setting that meets the operating standards of the country or region in which you are using the modem. As you add new location settings, they are saved by the computer so that you can switch among settings at any time.
Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country or region in which you purchased it, try the following suggestions: ● Check the telephone line type. The modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. A line described as a PBX line is usually a digital line. A telephone line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telephone line is usually an analog line. ● Check for pulse or tone dialing.
6. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing. 7. Click OK twice.
2 Connecting to a local area network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer. To connect the network cable: 1. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2).
Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9
