US Robotics 56K MESSAGE MODEM - QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR WINDOWS Quick Installation Manual page 13

Installation for All Operating Systems:
Before You Begin: Prepare for installation.
Before you begin, we recommend you uninstall any other modems you
have in your system. Refer to your previous modem's documentation
for instructions.
Write down your new U.S. Robotics modem's serial number, which is located on
the white bar code sticker on the modem and on the modem's box, in the space
below. If you ever need to call our Technical Support department, you will need
this number to receive assistance.
Step 1: Connect the modem to the computer.
Shut down your computer and connect the serial cable to the modem and the
computer. To find the serial port on the back of your computer, look for COM,
MODEM, RS-232, |o|o|, or SERIAL. Do not use the AUX, GAME, LPT, or PARALLEL
ports.
Step 2: Connect the modem to an analogue phone line and plug
in the modem's power supply.
Plug one end of the provided phone cord into the
plug the other end into an analogue phone wall jack.
The phone socket you use must be for an analogue phone line. Most
office phones are wired through DIGITAL lines. Be sure you know what
type of line you have. The modem will be damaged if you use a digital
phone line.
Plug the power supply into the
an electrical outlet. Plug your headset into the
the modem. The power button is located on the side of the modem.
If the CS light is not on, the modem may not be turned on or plugged in
properly. Make sure the modem is turned on and that the power supply
is connected between the modem and the electrical outlet.
Step 3: Install the modem drivers.
If you have Windows 95/98 operating systems:
Turn your computer on. After the New Hardware Wizard detects your modem,
insert the Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen
jack on the modem and the other end into
jack on the modem. Turn on
jack on the modem and
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