Quick Reference Guide

CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Connecting to a broadband
modem or network
You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or
to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet
network:
1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network
jack on the back of your computer. To see its
location, see “Back” on page 8.
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
Connecting a dial-up modem
Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with
a standard telephone line to connect to the internet or fax
documents.
To connect the modem:
1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem
jack on the modem at the back of your computer. To
see its location, see “Back” on page 8.
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 the PHONE
jack on the modem on the back of your computer.
Important
Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack.
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see the
online User Guide.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
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