eMachines EL1300 manual Connecting to a broadband modem or network, Connecting a dial-up modem

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Connecting to a broadband modem or network

Important

Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network.

You can connect your computer to a cable or

DSL (broadband) modem or to a wired

Ethernet network.

To connect to a broadband modem or to an

Ethernet network:

1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your computer. For the location, see Back” on page 3.

2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack.

Connecting a dial-up modem

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with a standard telephone line to connect to the internet or fax documents.

To connect the modem:

1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem at the back of your computer. For the location, see Back” on page 3.

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Contents User Guide Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortProduct servicing Disposal instructions IiiFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter Front About this guideBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Working safely and comfortablyProtecting from power source problems Preparing power connectionsChecking the voltage selection Connecting a dial-up modem Connecting to a broadband modem or networkUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Ethernet networkingEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Important Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareSetting Up and Getting Started Router WAN port Naming the computers and the workgroup Establishing your Ethernet network connectionConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Sharing resources Adding a printer to your networkSharing drives and printers Or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply, then click OK Viewing shared drives and folders Using the networkOpening files across the network Creating a shortcut to a network driveCopying files across the network Printing files across the network Setting Up and Getting Started Troubleshooting First steps TroubleshootingDVD drives Add-in cardsAudio CD or DVD drivesTroubleshooting File management Expansion cardsHard drive Troubleshooting See also Modem dial-up on InternetTroubleshooting Memory KeyboardModem cable or DSL Memory card readerModem dial-up Page Troubleshooting Page Monitor Mouse Optical disc drives NetworksPage Power PasswordsPrinter Page Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from within Windows OSRecovering from your recovery discs Recovering from the hard drive during startupCreating Labelflash Disc Labels What is Labelflash?Creating disc labels with LabelPrint Page Troubleshooting Page JPG/JPEG TIF/TIFF BMP GIF Label side of most discs is the least shiny side Before calling Customer Care Telephone supportSelf-help Troubleshooting Appendix a Operation conditions FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesList of applicable countries LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Appendix a Regulations and safety notices