Tapi; Installing A Tapi-Compliant Modem Card - Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual

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Action
Press power
button
Hold power
button for 6
seconds
NOTE: Pressing or holding the power button to shut down the computer may result in data loss. Use the
power button to shut down the computer only if the operating system is not responding.

TAPI

NOTE: See the documentation that came with the TAPI-compliant card for more information
on using TAPI devices and to verify that the card works with your computer.
Your computer supports TAPI-compliant modem cards using the standard TAPI connector
(the green connector labeled MODEM or TELEPHONY). If your modem supports voice
features, you can connect your modem to the TAPI connector and then use your audio
speakers and microphone as an answering machine or speakerphone. The microphone
carries your voice into the computer and then through the TAPI system board connector to
your modem card. The caller's voice enters through the modem card to the TAPI system
board connector and then out to the speakers. You can also use this configuration to record
and play audio files over the telephone by using third-party software.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

Installing a TAPI-Compliant Modem Card

Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
1
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
2
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer,
turn them off now.
Computer Turned On and
ACPI Enabled
Computer goes into standby
mode or turns off
(depending on the operating
system setup)
Computer turns off
System Information Guide
Computer in Standby
Mode
Computer turns on
Computer turns off
.
Computer Turned Off
Boots and computer turns on
Boots and computer turns on
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