Connecting The Dial-Up Modem - Gateway FX530 Reference Manual

CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started

Connecting the dial-up modem

Warning
To reduce the risk of
fire, use only No. 26
AWG or larger
telecommunications
line cord.
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You do not need to perform any special setup to
enable or use your optional HD DVD drive. You
can use an HD DVD drive the same way you use
a standard DVD or CD drive, because it also reads
any DVD and CD. For instructions, see "Using the
CD or DVD drive" in your online User Guide.
Your computer may have a 56K modem
(optional) that you can use to connect to a
standard telephone line.
To connect the modem:
Insert one end of the modem cable (not
1
included) into the modem jack
back of your computer.
Insert the other end of the modem cable
2
into a telephone wall jack. The modem will
not work with digital or PBX telephone
lines.
Start your computer, then start your
3
communications program.
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