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About your computer’s modem
Your computer comes with a 33,600 bps (33.6 kbps) modem, one of the fastest modems currently
available. To use the modem you must attach the GeoPort Telecom Adapter, following the instructions
in Chapter 1, “Setting Up.”
available. To use the modem you must attach the GeoPort Telecom Adapter, following the instructions
in Chapter 1, “Setting Up.”
What is a modem?
A modem is a piece of equipment that takes data from your computer, converts it into a series of tones,
and transmits the tones over telephone lines. A modem on the other end of the line converts the tones
back into the original data, so the receiving computer can use the data. The modem that came with
your computer can send and receive data in this way.
and transmits the tones over telephone lines. A modem on the other end of the line converts the tones
back into the original data, so the receiving computer can use the data. The modem that came with
your computer can send and receive data in this way.
The modem enables your computer to send and receive electronic mail (e-mail) and files, connect to
the Internet, and access online services. Your modem also lets you transmit documents on your
computer to fax machines and receive faxes as documents that you can view on screen or print.
the Internet, and access online services. Your modem also lets you transmit documents on your
computer to fax machines and receive faxes as documents that you can view on screen or print.
In some locations, the modem and telephone can share a single phone line. Keep in mind that if your
phone and a modem share a line, you will not be able to use both at the same time, even if they are
attached to separate phone jacks. While you use a modem, outside callers get a busy signal and you
cannot call out. Conversely, when you use your phone, you cannot use the modem. If your telephone
service has a call-waiting feature, turn it off while you’re using the modem.
phone and a modem share a line, you will not be able to use both at the same time, even if they are
attached to separate phone jacks. While you use a modem, outside callers get a busy signal and you
cannot call out. Conversely, when you use your phone, you cannot use the modem. If your telephone
service has a call-waiting feature, turn it off while you’re using the modem.
If you miss phone calls because you often use your modem, you may want to get a second phone line
installed or get a phone company message service which, unlike an answering machine, will record
messages even when your phone is off the hook or you are online.
installed or get a phone company message service which, unlike an answering machine, will record
messages even when your phone is off the hook or you are online.
Also keep in mind that long-distance charges accrue when your modem dials long-distance numbers.
In most cases, an online service or an Internet service provider will have a local access phone number
so that long-distance charges do not apply.
In most cases, an online service or an Internet service provider will have a local access phone number
so that long-distance charges do not apply.
Connecting
Your Computer to
a Telephone Line
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