eMachines el1331 User Guide

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Connecting to a 

broadband modem or 

network

You can connect your computer to a cable or 

DSL (

broadband

) modem or to a wired 

Ethernet network.

To connect to a broadband modem or to an 

Ethernet network:

 

1 Insert one end of the network cable into 

the network jack

on the back of your 

computer. For the location, see 

.

2 Insert the other end of the network cable 

into a cable modem, DSL modem, or 

network jack.

Connecting a dial-up 

modem

Your computer may have a 56K modem that 

you can use with a standard telephone line to 

connect to the internet or fax documents.

To connect the modem:

 

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into 

the modem jack

on the modem at the 

back of your computer. For the location, 

see 

Important

Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet 

(network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or 

wireless

 

Ethernet network.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger 

telecommunications line cord.

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