Compaq 1900 manual Learning About Your Modem, Performance Features, Identifying Your Modem

Learning About Your Modem 4-1

Chapter 4

Learning About Your Modem

Your Internet PC is equipped with a 56K V.90 data/fax modem. Before using your modem to connect to the Internet, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).

If your Internet PC is equipped with a digital modem, please refer to the digital modem features guide.

Performance Features

Your modem has several features that significantly enhance its performance. These features include the following:

•56K ITU V.90 compliantYour modem is ready to operate using the International Telecommunications Union V.90 standard.

•K56flex compliantIf your ISP uses the K56flex protocol, the modem will automatically use this protocol to establish a connection.

•Intel VideoPhone compatible (refer to the Using the Intel VideoPhone section).

•data/fax capable (refer to the Sending and Receiving Faxes section).

Identifying Your Modem

To learn more about the modem installed on your computer, complete the following steps:

1.From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Modems I icon.

In the Modem Properties window, the names of the installed modems are displayed.