Installation Procedure - HP 98568A Installation Instruction

HP 37212A 300/1200 Baud Modem
Installation Procedure
The following procedure describes how to connect the modem to your
computer. Before you do this, however, refer to the manual that came with the
modem to:
• Unpack the modem.
• Contact the telephone company.
• Check the voltage setting and fuse.
• Mount the modem in a rack (if applicable).
And now, the installation procedure ...
1. Play It Safe.
Turn your computer and modem off, if they are not already off.
2. Set the Internal Switches.
The modem contains eight internal switches which set various operating
characteristics of the modem. The switches are all set to the OPEN position
and should not be changed, at least not initially. If you later decide that
you want to change these switches, refer to the instructions in the manual
that came with the modem.
Warning Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the modem
whenever you are working with the internal switches and
jumpers. Lethal voltages are exposed when the top cover
is removed while the power cord is connected.
3. Connect the Telephone Cable.
a. Plug one end of the modular telephone cable into the "TELCO"
connector on the back of the modem.
b. Insert the remaining end of the telephone cable into a telephone wall
jack.
c. If you want to connect a telephone to the modem, plug the telephone's
cable into the "PHONE" connector on the back of the modem.
Adding Miscellaneous Peripherals 10-11