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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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Plug the power cord into this jack (Default). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a ...
Plug the power cord into this jack (Default). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a ...
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...voltages can enter your computer can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9 If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you cannot run your computer ... your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack.
...voltages can enter your computer can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9 If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you cannot run your computer ... your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack.
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...larger telecommunications line cord. To connect to a broadband modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the modem at the back of your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one ... you can connect your computer. For the location, see "Back" on page 4. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into the modem jack on the back of your computer. Connecting to the internet or fax documents. Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network...
...larger telecommunications line cord. To connect to a broadband modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the modem at the back of your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one ... you can connect your computer. For the location, see "Back" on page 4. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into the modem jack on the back of your computer. Connecting to the internet or fax documents. Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network...
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... animated image. A group of related Web pages is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to the PHONE jack on the modem on Web pages, which are electronic documents that you view using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. 12 Information on ... Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To learn more . 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 connect a telephone to millions of information sources...
... animated image. A group of related Web pages is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to the PHONE jack on the modem on Web pages, which are electronic documents that you view using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. 12 Information on ... Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To learn more . 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 connect a telephone to millions of information sources...
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... has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is commonly used to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point...
... has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is commonly used to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point...
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... either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). Cable/DSL modem Router 16 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all of the network equipment Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting... Started Attached to the Internet. 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. A mixture of components rated ...
... either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). Cable/DSL modem Router 16 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all of the network equipment Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting... Started Attached to the Internet. 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. A mixture of components rated ...
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... cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for additional network hardware • DHCP...
... cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for additional network hardware • DHCP...
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... to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right). Cat 5 cables are attached to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from any network computer. straight-through cable, the wires on each end. For...
... to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right). Cat 5 cables are attached to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from any network computer. straight-through cable, the wires on each end. For...
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... In addition to a router, you want to connect to the network. As each computer is connected to the DSL or cable modem and is used to connect the router to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 ...-through network cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port 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...
... In addition to a router, you want to connect to the network. As each computer is connected to the DSL or cable modem and is used to connect the router to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 ...-through network cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port 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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...8226; Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have become damaged. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections...If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack....
...8226; Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have become damaged. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections...If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack....
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...or does not connect • Make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. • If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is connected... to temporarily disable the service. Contact your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not ...
...or does not connect • Make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. • If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is connected... to temporarily disable the service. Contact your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not ...
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... Support. These lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. 35 Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that you are secure. You can tolerate and still work with...; Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Do not connect these devices to see if that can cause the modem to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Line noise is on the same line ...
... Support. These lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. 35 Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that you are secure. You can tolerate and still work with...; Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Do not connect these devices to see if that can cause the modem to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Line noise is on the same line ...
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... lines to 53K. If your telephone service. Your ISP may be too noisy. The telephone line may not support 48K uploads. Your 56K modem does not connect at a different location). You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. Contact...or ISP limitations, may be with a different communications program. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 The problem may be having technical difficulties. ...
... lines to 53K. If your telephone service. Your ISP may be too noisy. The telephone line may not support 48K uploads. Your 56K modem does not connect at a different location). You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. Contact...or ISP limitations, may be with a different communications program. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 The problem may be having technical difficulties. ...
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...cause problems with another device, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • If the modem shares the telephone line with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down ...and restart your setup poster to the center position. 37 See your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Monitor The screen resolution is in the Search box, then press ENTER. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be...
...cause problems with another device, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • If the modem shares the telephone line with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down ...and restart your setup poster to the center position. 37 See your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Monitor The screen resolution is in the Search box, then press ENTER. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be...