K Apple Macintosh Express Fax/Modem Installation Guide
FCC statement The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly— that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the specifications in Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
About this communications card The Apple Macintosh Express Fax/Modem is also called a communications card because it expands the capabilities of certain models of Macintosh computers that have a communications slot (CS). After installing this card in the computer’s communications slot, before you can connect to another computer or fax machine, you must also install the modem software, which is included with the card. The Apple Macintosh Express Fax/Modem works only with Macintosh System 7 or later.
Installing and connecting your modem 1. Follow the specific setup information that came with your Macintosh to open the back panel or lid, and locate the communications slot inside the computer. The material that comes with your Macintosh includes instructions to help you avoid damage to your computer’s components when installing the card. Be sure you’ve shut down and turned off the power to your computer before starting the installation. 2. Remove the card from its antistatic bag.
4. Follow the directions that came with your computer and replace the back panel or lid, and reattach any cables you removed earlier. Depending on the model you have, you will need to slide the logic board back into place, remove the communications port cover, replace a back panel, replace a lid, and so forth. 5. Attach one end of the modem (telephone) cable to the RJ-11 port on the card. Other end of cable attaches to telephone jack RJ-11 connector clicks when you attach it to the port. 6 6.
Troubleshooting Following are guidelines for handling common problems related to your modem card. IMPORTANT The first step in troubleshooting any problem with your modem connection is to check each of the following items. n The computer’s power is on. n The card is installed correctly. n The modem cable is attached to the card’s port. n The modem cable is attached to the telephone jack. n The modem cable is in good condition.
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