4-32 User’s Manual
Operating Basics
1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.
2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.
Connecting the internal modem
Disconnecting
To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.
1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the
connector.
2. In the same way, pull the cable’s other connector out of the computer.
■The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to
connect a modem. Connect the end of the modular cable with the core
to the computer.
■In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the
telephone jack.
■Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will
damage the modem.
Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is
connected.
If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or hard disk drive
connected to a 16-bit PC Card, you might experience the following modem
problems:
■Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.
■Skips may occur in sound.