Chapter - 2 Hardware Installation

Step 2 - Install the Modem into Your Computer

Installing the MultiModemZPX requires you to open your computer. Please consult your computer manual in addition to the following instructions:

1.Turn off the computer and unplug it. Failure to do so may result in damage to both the MultiModemZPX and the computer. Do not turn on the computer until the instructions tell you to do so.

2.Remove the cover from the computer as instructed in the computer manual.

3.Select an empty 16-bit ISA expansion slot. Remove the expansion slot cover and save the retaining screw.

4.Before handling the MT5634ZPX, discharge static in your body by touching a metal piece of the computer chassis. Carefully remove the MultiModemZPX from its antistatic bag, handling it only by the mounting bracket and edges. Do not touch the gold-plated connectors along the bottom edge.

5.Place the MultiModemZPX directly above the expansion slot and gently, but firmly, push it into the connector until the card’s retaining bracket is flush against the computer chassis.

6.Fasten the retaining bracket to the computer chassis with the screw saved in step 3.

7.Replace the cover of the computer.

Step 3 - Connect Your Modem to the Telephone Line

The MultiModemZPX communicates over public-switched telephone network lines. Use the modular telephone cable provided with the modem to connect the MultiModemZPX to your telephone wall jack. If you don’t have a standard modular wall jack near your computer, install one or have one installed for you by your telephone company. In the U.S., installation kits and adapters are available wherever telephones are sold.

The MultiModemZPX offers a voice port which allows you to connect your adapter to a microphone and speaker. The microphone can be used for recording answering machine messages or for speakerphone use. The speaker can be used for playing back messages or as a speakerphone.

LINE

PHONE

MIC IN

LINE OUT

MT5634ZPX Internal ISA Modem

1. Plug one end of the supplied modular telephone cable into the LINE jack.

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