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Connecting a Modem
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The modem connects the computer to the telephone line. Use it to connect to an ISP that provides a telephone
NOTE: Your computer may not come with a modem. The modem may be a connector on the back of the computer or it may be an external device that plugs into a computer USB connector.
Before you can use telephone
1Plug a modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Note that the modem connector on the computer may be green.
2Plug the other end of the modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector.
Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
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This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use.
Use cables to connect:
TV signal source coaxial cable for video/audio into the computer.
Or
TV signal source
TV signal source audio into the computer.
Or
Video out from the computer.
You may need to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other accessories separately. Your computer may not include all the cables you need for the television/video setup.
Setting Up Your Computer 7