eMachines H3120 manual Connecting the dial-up modem, To connect the modem

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Component	Icon	Description
Monitor port		Plug a monitor into this port.
USB ports		Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive,
(optional)		printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more
		information, see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on
		page 13.
Microphone jack		Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink.
Audio output (Line		Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into
out) jack		this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green.
Audio input		Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can
(Line in) jack		record sound on your computer. This jack is color-coded blue.
Telephone jack		If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack.
(optional)
Case cover		Remove these screws before opening the case.
thumbscrews
IEEE 1394 ports		Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital
(optional)		camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see
		“Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 13.

Ethernet (network) jack

Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack.

Modem jack

Plug a modem cable into this jack.

Connecting the dial-up modem

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line for a dial-up Internet connection.

To connect the modem:

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack	on the back
of your computer.

2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.

3Start your computer, then start your communications program.

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