Modems, Firewire Ieee 1394 Ports

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Modems

A modem links your PC to the telephone line so that you can access the Internet or send and receive e-mail. Most PCs are fitted with the latest V92 56K modems.

!NOTE: Services such as ‘Call Waiting’ can interfere with the correct operation of the modem whilst you are connected to the Internet or your e-mail. Always disable these features before using the modem.

!NOTE: Modems damaged by thunderstorms are not covered by the warranty. Surge protectors are available that allow the modem cable to be protected.

Physical Connection:

You use the cable supplied to connect the modem from the ‘Line’ socket at the back of the PC to a telephone point in the home/office. Please refer to your Setup Guide for information on connecting your modem telephone cable. If you need to use a telephone extension cable to connect the PC to a telephone point, please ensure it is BT approved and preferably compatible with modem data communications.

Firewire (IEEE 1394) Ports

Firewire (also called IEE 1394) allows the high-speed transfer of high levels of data in real- time between video and audio devices, and scanners at a faster rate than a USB 1 type port. Not all PCs have built in Firewire ports; please refer to your setup guide for more information. Firewire ports are usually located in the expansion port bays on the back of the PC.

!NOTE: On systems featuring a built-in Firewire port you should install a driver for the peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port. For details please refer to the manual that comes with the peripheral device.

LAN Network Port (Ethernet)

!NOTE: Some models have an optional internal 10/100 Base-T LAN port that can connect your computer to other computers, networks or cable broadband services through a local area network (LAN). This supports data transfer rates of between 10Mbps and 100Mbps.

The built-in LAN port provides a standard RJ-45 connector.

To connect the cable to your LAN port:

•Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet, your hub or ADSL router if you have one.

•Connect the other end of the cable into the computer RJ-45 LAN port.

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Getting Help In Windows XP

Windows Help and Support:

• Click ‘Start’ and then ‘Help and support’ for a detailed list of subjects where help is available. Help can also be obtained in Windows by pressing the ‘F1’ key.

•Type a keyword or phrase in the ‘Search’ panel and Windows displays a list of associated topics.

•Click ‘Index’ to see a complete list of topics to select from.

The Tour Windows XP option in ‘All Programs/Accessories’ will give help and advice in using Windows, including animated demonstrations and walkthrough guides.

Application Help:

Most Windows applications have their own help screens via the application’s ‘Help’ menu.

You can get help by choosing a subject, viewing an index or searching for keywords and phrases.

Pressing the ‘F1’ key may also activate this help feature.