Using The Modem - HP OmniBook XE3 Reference Manual

Using the Modem

Making Connections
Using the Modem
By connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with other
networked computers. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages,
and send and receive faxes. Your HP notebook PC contains several software programs
that work with your modem:
Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web
Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages
QuickLink III, for sending and receiving faxes (for Windows 98)
Fax, for sending and receiving faxes (for Windows 2000)
Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in high-speed V.90 modem. This
modem allows you to connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that has V.90
interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support
V.90.
Note that the maximum speed for faxing is 14.4Kbps. Even though the built-in modem is
capable of downloading at 56Kbps, your ISP may not operate at this speed; please check
with your service provider for information. Transmission rates also depend on the
condition of the telephone line.
If your computer does not have a built-in modem (or if you prefer to use a different
modem), you can install a PC card modem or attach an external modem to the serial port.
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