Modem
The modem allows you to communicate with others via
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 of the country where you purchased it, 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.
1.Locate the analogue phone cable that comes with the notebook. Each end of the cable is fitted with a
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)
The internal LAN feature allows you to connect your notebook to a local area network. The internal LAN feature allows a 10/100 Ethernet LAN connection and supports
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.
3.Plug the other end of the LAN cable to a local area network.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® Wireless Technology feature allows you to connect your computer to a wireless network using a wireless connection.
Follow these steps to take advantage of the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® wireless technology feature.
1.Locate the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® Wireless Technology button on the notebook.
2.Press the button to enable this feature. The notebook will automatically detect and attempt to connect to a wireless network.
3.Press the button once more to disable this feature.
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