Connecting the dial-up modem
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Connecting the dial-up modem

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.

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

To connect the modem:

1Insert 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.
Monitor port Plug a monitor into t his port.
USB ports
(optional) Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive,
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more
information, see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on
page13.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink.
Audio output (Line
out) jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into
this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green.
Audio input
(Line in) jack Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can
record sound on your computer. This jack is color-coded blue.
Telep hon e ja ck
(optional) If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack.
Case cover
thumbscrews Remove these screws before opening the case.
IEEE 1394 ports
(optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital
camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE1394 ports. For more information, see
“Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page13.
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.
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