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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Connecting a modem
Your computer may be equipped with a 56K modem that you can use to connect to a
standard telephone line.
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.
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or
to an Ethernet network
Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem
or to an Ethernet network.
To connect to an Ethernet network:
1
Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack
on the back of your
computer.
2
Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet
jack.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
Important
Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port.
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network,
see
“Networking Your Computer” on page 79
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