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Making Connections
Using the Modem
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CAUTION
Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch
exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and does not
work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical
voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your
telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line.
Special notes about using a modem in certain countries
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The pulse dialing feature may be disabled in certain countries, possibly because Loop
Disconnect is not certified there. If pulse dialing is disabled, you should use tone
dialing connections only.
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Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to
a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period of time you must
wait before trying again differ from country to country. Check with your telephone
company. For example, if you are dialing from Italy and you fail to connect to your
server or cancel the connection, you must wait one minute before dialing that same
number again. If you dial before then, you will get an error message that says “delay.”
After the fourth failed connection, you will need to wait one hour before trying the
number again. If you dial before the hour is up, you will get a message that says
“black list.”
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When using a modem in the Republic of South Africa, an external surge protector
may be necessary in order to prevent computer damage by lightning or other
electrical surges. Connect any approved surge protector to the modem cable whenever
you are using the modem.
To connect to the Internet
If you have not yet signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), see “To connect to
an Internet Service Provider“ on page 29 for instructions.
When you have signed up with an ISP, you can connect to the Internet. Choose one of the
following:
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If you signed up with AOL, AT&T WorldNet, Compuserve 2000, Earthlink, or MSN,
double-click the appropriate icon in the Online Services folder on the desktop (if
available).
OR
Click Start, Programs, Online Services (Windows 98 or 2000), or Start, All Programs,
Easy Internet Signup (Windows XP).