HP Modem and Local Area Network User Manual

Hewlett-packard modem and local area network user guide

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Modem and Local Area Network
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  • Page 1 Modem and Local Area Network User Guide...
  • Page 2 Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3: Product Notice

    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
  • Page 4 Product notice...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ... 2 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter ... 3 Selecting a location setting ... 4 Viewing the current location selection ... 4 Adding new locations when traveling ... 5 Solving travel connection problems ...
  • Page 7: Using The Modem (Select Models Only)

    Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (included with select models only). In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter is also required. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem.
  • Page 8: Connecting A Modem Cable

    Connecting a modem cable WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable (included with select models only) or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. To connect a modem cable: Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer.
  • Page 9: Connecting A Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter

    Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the modem cable (included with select models only) outside the country in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer.
  • Page 10: Selecting A Location Setting

    Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: Select Start > Control Panel. Click Clock, Language, and Region. Click Regional and Language Options. Your location is displayed under Location. Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only)
  • Page 11: Adding New Locations When Traveling

    Adding new locations when traveling By default, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the country in which you purchased the computer. As you travel to different countries, set the internal modem to a location setting that meets the operating standards of the country in which you are using the modem.
  • Page 12: Solving Travel Connection Problems

    Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country in which you purchased it, try the following suggestions. ● Check the telephone line type. The modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. A line described as a PBX line is usually a digital line.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Local Area Network

    Connecting to a local area network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (not included). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer. To connect the network cable: Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
  • Page 14: Index

    Index cable LAN 7 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 7 connecting cable 7 modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 network cable connecting 7 noise suppression circuitry 7...

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