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Modem
The
NEC VERSA
may come with a modem that allows you to communicate with others via e-
mail, or connect to an online service or bulletin board. (The modem port is only available on
some models.)
The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally
terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for
more information.
Note
In some instances, your modem may not detect the correct country as your default country
settings. In this case, you will need to change the country settings manually.
Connecting using a Modem
The modem provides one standard phone connector.
Note
When using a modem outside your country, you might need an international telephone
adaptor, available at most electronic supply shops.
Use the following steps to connect the analogue phone cable to your modem.
Note
When using a modem outside of the country where you purchased it, you might need an
international telephone adaptor, available at most electronic supply stores.
1.
Locate the analogue phone cable that comes with the notebook. Each end of the cable is
fitted with a RJ-11 connector.
2.
Connect one end of the cable into a standard telephone wall outlet, using the adaptor if
necessary.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable into the modem port on your notebook.
Local Area Network (LAN)
Your notebook may come with an internal LAN feature that allows you to connect your
notebook to a local area network. The internal LAN feature allows a 10/100 Ethernet LAN
connection and supports Wake-on-LAN and network boot functions.
Follow these steps to take advantage of the internal LAN feature.
1.
Locate the LAN port on the notebook.
2.
Plug one end of your LAN cable into the LAN port jack.
3.
Plug the other end of the LAN cable to a local area network.
