Connecting To A Broadband Modem Or Network; Connecting A Dial-Up Modem; Starting Your Computer - Gateway 3-Bay mBTX Pro User Manual

The power supply, a component built into your computer, provides power to the system board,
add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply's voltage selection for your location is
typically set at the factory, but you can change it to match the electrical service available in your
usage area (such as while in another country). Use the power selection switch on the back of
your computer to set the voltage to 115V or 230V. To verify that your system has the correct
setting for your area, check the voltage selection switch.
To set the voltage selection switch:
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Connecting to a broadband modem or network

information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see
"Networking Your Computer" on page
You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network:
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Connecting a dial-up modem

telecommunications line cord.
Your computer may have a 56K modem add-in card that you can use with a standard telephone
line to connect to the internet or fax documents.
To connect the modem:
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Starting your computer

To start your computer:
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CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started
Disconnect your computer's power cable.
Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct
voltage position. The switch is located on the back of your computer, near the power cable
connector.
Important
Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. For
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Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack
Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack
at the back of your computer.
Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not
work with digital or PBX telephone lines.)
If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem expansion
card at the back of your computer.
Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to
the setup poster.
Press the power button on the front of your computer. If your computer does not turn
on, check the power cable connections.
on the back of your computer.
on the modem expansion card