Modem files for some communications programs (AppleLink, Apple Remote Access [ARA], and eWorld) come on your Macintosh PowerBook’s hard disk. The instructions for setting up your modem with these application programs are given in the sections below. You can get other modem files from the manufacturer of your communications software. You can use the steps given below for setting up eWorld, ARA, and AppleLink as guidelines for setting up your PC Card modem with other types of communications software if you are having trouble connecting.
2Insert the PC Card modem.
When a PC Card modem is inserted, the following icon may appear on the desktop:
Some card manufacturers may use a custom icon.
3Plug your modem into a working phone line.
4Follow instructions for setting up your modem with the communications software you are using.
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Using eWorld with a PC Card modem
Follow these steps when using eWorld with a PC Card modem. You can also use these steps as a guideline for setting up other communications programs to use the Communications Toolbox.
Note: The files listed below were designed to work with the United States phone system. These files may or may not work properly outside of the United States.
To select the correct modem file for your PC Card modem, follow these steps:
Insert your PC Card modem.
Open the eWorld Connection Files folder (inside the PC Card Modem Files folder in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk).
Drag the file for your modem to the eWorld Files folder (inside the eWorld folder in the Applications folder on your hard disk).
If a dialog box appears advising you that older files with the same name already exist, click OK.
