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Connecting the dial-up modem
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For more information about how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer
speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see
“Changing the mouse settings” on page 91 . For instructions on how to clean the
mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on page 125 .
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Connecting the dial-up modem
If your computer has a dial-up modem installed, connect it to a standard
telephone line as follows.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26
AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord.
To connect the modem:
1
Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the back
of your computer.
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.
3
Start your computer, then start your communications program.
To... Do this...
Move the pointer on the computer
display Move the mouse around on the mouse pad. If you run out of space on
your mouse pad and need to move the pointer farther, pick up the
mouse, set it down in the middle of the mouse pad, then continue
moving the mouse.
Select an object on the computer
display Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left
mouse button once. This action is called
clicking .
Start a program or open a file or
folder Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left
mouse button twice. This action is called
double-clicking .
Access a shortcut menu or find more
information about an object on the
computer display. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right
mouse button once. This action is called
right-clicking .
Move an object on the computer
display. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left mouse button and
hold it down. Move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the
computer display. Release the button to drop the object where you want
it.
click click
click,
click click,
click
click
and drag
click
and drag
click
(hold)
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