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... discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to a Web site 13 Downloading files 14 Ethernet networking 15 Wired Ethernet networking 15...
... discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to a Web site 13 Downloading files 14 Ethernet networking 15 Wired Ethernet networking 15...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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...) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into these ports. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive...
...) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into these ports. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive...
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...your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Although you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna...normally. 9 Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source ...
...your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Although you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna...normally. 9 Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source ...
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...or fax documents. For the location, see "Back" on page 4. 11 To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the modem jack on the back of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. You can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.... To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the network jack on the modem at the back of fire, use with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about ...
...or fax documents. For the location, see "Back" on page 4. 11 To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the modem jack on the back of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. You can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.... To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the network jack on the modem at the back of fire, use with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about ...
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...by clicking areas on a Web page called a Web site. A group of information sources. You can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on Web pages, which are electronic documents that gives you access to the Internet that you view using the Web browser features, click Help in... a hand, the item is called links or hyperlinks. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia ...
...by clicking areas on a Web page called a Web site. A group of information sources. You can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on Web pages, which are electronic documents that gives you access to the Internet that you view using the Web browser features, click Help in... a hand, the item is called links or hyperlinks. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia ...
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... wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to your home or office. Using a router The most common way to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. For information on setting up...
... wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to your home or office. Using a router The most common way to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. For information on setting up...
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... jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment Cable/DSL modem Router 16 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet (10 ... rated at different speeds will result in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the router are all of your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
... jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment Cable/DSL modem Router 16 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet (10 ... rated at different speeds will result in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the router are all of your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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... a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to ISP. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you need for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Use the documentation...
... a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to ISP. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you need for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Use the documentation...
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.... straight-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable. The router can assign IP addresses to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with the spring clip on the network...
.... straight-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable. The router can assign IP addresses to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with the spring clip on the network...
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... network. As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. 19 Plug the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on... green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the...
... network. As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. 19 Plug the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on... green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the...
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...on page 34. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged...
...on page 34. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged...
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... mail, make sure that came with your computer. Contact your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. Also make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. • If you have been made correctly. • Make sure that your computer is connected... to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See your setup poster to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not...
... mail, make sure that came with your computer. Contact your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. Also make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. • If you have been made correctly. • Make sure that your computer is connected... to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See your setup poster to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not...
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... dialing in the wall or telephone wall jack are not using your telephone. Make sure that you are secure. Dial a single number (such as the modem. Do not connect these devices to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Line noise is on the same line as 1). Wiggle ...the modem cable to see if that can tolerate and still work with your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. Help For ...
... dialing in the wall or telephone wall jack are not using your telephone. Make sure that you are secure. Dial a single number (such as the modem. Do not connect these devices to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Line noise is on the same line as 1). Wiggle ...the modem cable to see if that can tolerate and still work with your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. Help For ...
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... 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. You cannot connect to 48K. Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is limited to the Internet • The ISP may be having technical ...Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 If you connect, call your telephone service. •...
... 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. You cannot connect to 48K. Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is limited to the Internet • The ISP may be having technical ...Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 If you connect, call your telephone service. •...
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...loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor...LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the ...
...loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor...LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the ...