Connecting The Dial-Up Modem - Gateway Notebook Reference Manual

the modem connection. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock,
use a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector
that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that
has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge
protector and the modem.

Connecting the dial-up modem

Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to
connect to a standard telephone line.
telecommunications line cord.
To connect the modem:
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Warning
High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem
jack on your notebook.
Insert the other end of the modem cable into a
telephone wall jack.
Important
The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.