Installation guide

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All Windows Operating Systems Installation
Step1: Prepare for installation
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have in your system. Refer to your previous modem's documentation for
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Write down your new U.S. Robotics modem's serial number, which is located on the white
bar code sticker on the modem and on the modem's box. If you ever need to call our
Technical Support department, you will need this number to receive assistance.
Step 2: Connect the modem to the computer.
Shut down your computer and connect the serial modem cable to the modem and the
computer.
Step 3: Connect the modem to an analogue phone line.
Plug one end of the provided phone cord into the jack on the modem and plug
the other end into an analogue phone wall jack.
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you have. The modem will be damaged if you use a digital phone line.
Step 4: Plug in the modem's power supply.
Plug the power supply into the jack on the modem and the other end into an
electrical outlet. Turn on the modem. The power button (labeled
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Make sure the power supply is connected between the modem and the electrical
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If you have Windows 95/98/Me:
Step 5: Install the modem drivers
Turn on your computer. After the New Hardware Wizard detects your modem, insert the
Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete
the installation.
If you have Windows NT:
Step 5: Install the modem drivers
Turn your computer on. Insert your Installation CD-ROM before you log in. Click Windows
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Modems. When the Install New Modem
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Next to have Windows detect your new modem. When your modem
is detected, click
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Change. Click
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Have Disk. Make sure the location of your CD-ROM drive is
selected. Select U.S. Robotics. Select U.S. Robotics 56K Ext (non-PnP).
Click OK and then Next. When you see the Modems Properties tab, you will see the COM
port that is assigned to your modem. Click Close. If the Systems Settings Change window
appears, click Yes to restart your computer.