Dial a telephone number, make sure there is a response from the remote modem, and then hang up.

●Set the modem to ignore dial tones.

If the modem receives a dial tone it does not recognize, it does not dial and displays a “No Dial Tone” error message.

To set the modem to ignore all dial tones before dialing, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options.

2.Then click the Modems tab.

3.Click the listing for the modem.

4.Click Properties.

5.Click Modem.

6.Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing.

7.Click OK twice.

NOTE: You must commit these changes in order for them to be saved. Refer to Chapter 2, “HP Write Filters,” for additional information.

Connecting to a local area network

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer.

To connect the network cable:

1.Connect the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.

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