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US Robotics 005686-03 Installation Manual

US Robotics 005686-03 Installation Manual

Installation guide for windows 95, 98, 2000, and nt operating systems

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Insert the Installation CD included with your modem into
your CD-ROM drive. It should run automatically. If it does
not, click Windows
and then click
. In the "Run"
dialog box, type
. If your CD-ROM drive uses
a different letter, use that letter in place of "D."
Follow the on-screen instructions. When you see the
prompt to shut down your computer, refer to Step One of
this Guide to continue the installation process.
Refer to Step One to begin the installation process.
Before you begin, we recommend you uninstall any
other modems you have in your system. Refer to your old
modem's documentation for instructions.
Write the modem's serial number in the box below. The
serial number is located on the bottom of the modem and
on the modem's box.
It is very important that you have your serial number
written down for future reference. If you ever need to call
our Technical Support department, you will need this
number to receive assistance.
Make sure that your computer is shut down. Turn off your
computer and all peripheral devices. Unplug your
computer.
If at any time during the installation you are
prompted to select the location of your installation drivers,
the following are the correct locations on the Installation
CD (assumes D: is your CD-ROM drive).
D:\
D:\Win 2000\5686
D:\NT4\5686
For troubleshooting help or to find out how to
contact technical support, see the other side of this
Guide.
Connect one end of the RS-232 serial cable (not
included) to the modem and the other to your
computer's serial port.
To find the serial port label on the back
of your computer, look for COM, MODEM, RS-
232,
, or SERIAL. Do not use AUX,
GAME, LPT, or PARALLEL.
When your desktop returns, register your modem. At the Installation CD
interface, click the Support link. Follow the onscreen instructions to register
your modem and to view the warranty information. (If the Installation CD
interface does not run automatically, click Windows
and then click
. In the "Run" dialog box, type
. If your CD-ROM drive uses
a different letter, use that letter in place of "D.")
Remove the Installation CD and insert the Connections CD. The Connections
CD will start automatically once you have successfully installed your modem.
It will guide you through installing the Connections program group. The
Connections CD contains a selection of Internet browsers, ISP offers, and
other valuable software. If it does not start automatically, click Windows
and then click
. In the "Run" dialog box, type
. If your
CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter in place of "D."
Plug one end of the included phone cord into the TELCO jack
on the modem (labeled
on the modem's underside) and
plug the other end into an analog phone jack.
When you are not using the modem, you can use a telephone
by plugging the telephone's cord into the modem's
jack.
Plug the power supply into the modem's power jack (labeled
on the modem's underside) and into a surge protector or
electrical outlet. Make sure to use the power supply that came
with your modem, as others may be of different voltages and
could damage your modem. Turn on the modem. The CS light
should illuminate.
If the CS light does not illuminate or other lights illuminate,
make sure that only DIP switches 3, 5, and 8 are in the down
position. (The DIP switches are located next to the phone jacks
on the back of the modem.)
Turn on the PC.
Windows will detect your modem and install its drivers.
Insert your Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive before you log
in. Double-click the
icon. Right-click the
icon and select
. If your CD-ROM drive uses a different
letter, use that letter in place of "D." Double-click the
and then double-click the
folder.
A "Digital Signature Not Found" screen may appear. Click
Windows 2000 will verify that your modem is properly installed.
Insert your Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive before you log
in. Double-click the
icon. Right-click the
icon and select
. If your CD-ROM drive uses a different
letter, use that letter in place of "D." Double-click the
Double-click
. This will start the Modem Setup Wizard.
When the "Modem Setup" screen appears, click
. Follow
the on-screen instructions until the "File Needed" screen appears.
Click
. Click
. The "Install Complete" message appears.
Click
and restart your computer.
The Installation CD includes the electronic User's Guide and
Reference for your modem. For further troubleshooting information
and information on contacting technical support, see the other side
of this Guide.
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Summary of Contents for US Robotics 005686-03

  • Page 1 Before you begin, we recommend you uninstall any other modems you have in your system. Refer to your old modem’s documentation for instructions. Connect one end of the RS-232 serial cable (not Write the modem’s serial number in the box below. The included) to the modem and the other to your serial number is located on the bottom of the modem and computer’s serial port.
  • Page 2 change your BIOS settings if they are incorrect. Technical questions about U.S. Robotics modems can also be This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Make sure your COM port is not already in use by another You may have devices between the modem and the phone jack.

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