14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line—the kind used
typically in homes. The modem will not work with a digital phone line.
For more information about your modem, see “Using Your Modem” on page 44.
For information on other types of connections, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the
Internet,” on page 79.
To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network:
mConnect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the modem instructions,
or connect the Ethernet cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Then connect the other
end of the cord to the computer’s Ethernet port.
Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook
With your setup information gathered, you’re ready to start up your computer. Setup
Assistant launches automatically to help you.
1To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).
You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few
moments to start up.
Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem; the wrong
type of line could damage the modem. Contact your telephone service provider if
you are unsure whether you have a digital telephone line.
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Ethernet cord
Gigabit Ethernet port
(10/100/1000Base-T)
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