To connect an external modem, follow these steps.
1Make sure the computer is in sleep or shut down.
2Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone line.
See the documentation that came with the modem.
3Make sure the modem is turned off.
4Connect the modem cable to the printer/external modem port (PowerBook) or the external modem port (Duo Dock Plus or Duo MiniDock).
Printer/External modem port icon
External modem port icon
5Turn on the modem.
6Wake or restart the computer.
7Open the Chooser and click the LaserWriter icon.
Selecting a LaserWriter assures that the printer/external modem port is not dedicated to a printer that is connected directly to the computer.
8If you are not using EtherTalk (on a dock), click the Inactive button for AppleTalk (in the lower right area of the Chooser).
Making AppleTalk inactive clears the port for the modem’s use.
If your computer does not have an internal modem, the external modem is ready to use.
If your computer does have an internal modem, continue with step 9.
9Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and open the Express Modem control panel.
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