eMachines EL1358G, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Connecting to a broadband
modem or network
You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL
(
broadband
) modem or to a wired Ethernet
network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an
Ethernet network:
1 Insert one end of the network cable into the
network jack on the back of your
computer. For the location, see “Back” on
page 3 .
2 Insert the other end of the network cable
into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network
jack.
Connecting a dial-up modem
Your computer may have a 56K modem that you
can use with a standard telephone line to connect
to the internet or fax documents.
To connect the modem:
1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the
modem jack on the modem at the back of
your computer. For the location, see “Back”
on page 3 .
2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into
a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not
work with digital or PBX telephone lines.)
Important
Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet
(network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless
Ethernet network.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.