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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack

NOTE

Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.

 

Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

 

Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a

 

public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

 

Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for

 

residences or offices.

 

Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone

 

line could cause a computer system failure.

 

 

Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.

Accessing a network

To access a network:

At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi®access. If your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask them for help when connecting to their Wi-Fi®network.

While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network.