Gateway 300x User Guide
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Connecting the modem
Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard
telephone line.
telephone line.
To connect the modem:
1
Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack
on the back of your
computer.
2
Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will
not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3
Start your computer, then start your communications program.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
telecommunications line cord.