Connecting the modem

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

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

To connect the modem:

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the back of your

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

3 Start your computer, then start your communications program.

Connecting to a wired Ethernet network

Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network.

Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port.

For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Computer” on page 75.

To connect to a wired Ethernet network:

1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack

 

 

 

on the back of your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack.

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