Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line "%
Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line
The computer comes with an internal fax modem that allows you to
exchange data by faxing through the Internet or faxing by connecting the
computer to the telephone line using a phone cable (optional).
The maximum communication speed of the internal modem (V.90, 56K) is
56 Kbps for data reception and 33.6 Kbps for data transmission. This
speed may vary depending on the line conditions.
Set the Dialing Mode for the Modem.
1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2Double-click the Modem icon in the Control Panel. The Modem
Properties dialog box displays.
3Click Dialing Properties. The Dialing Properties dialog box displays.
4Select Tone or Pulse from Dialing Mode.
✍Note: The internal fax modem can only be connected to a subscriber telephone line. Do not
connect it to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange). Connecting to the PBX may cause a major
system malfunction.
Check the dialing mode of your telephone by pressing any button on your telephone while
holding the receiver off the base unit. If you hear a tone sound, your dialing mode is the tone
mode. If you hear a click sound, your dialing mode is the pulse mode. If you have a rotary-
type telephone, your dialing mode is also the pulse mode.