Compaq Presario 700 manual Connecting a Modem Cable

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The physical connection of a computer to the Internet is typically through a telephone line. Your computer contains hardware called a modem that sends and receives information over a standard telephone line. On-screen instructions are provided that you must follow when you set up your modem.

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Did you know... Your Notebook has a built-in Ethernet connection which is the most common way to connect to high-speed Internet access.

Connecting a Modem Cable

A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to an analog telephone line. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks but are not compatible with the modem. Immediately disconnect an accidental connection to a digital line.

1.Plug the modem cable into the modem port on the computer.

2.Plug the other end of the modem cable into an analog jack.

SDid you know... To use the modem outside the country in which you purchased the computer, you may need to use a country-specific modem adapter and select a country-specific modem configuration.

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