HP pavilion xh500 Manuale Di Servizio

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Making Connections 
Using the Modem 
58 Reference 
Guide 
Using the Modem 
By connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with other 
networked computers. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, 
and send and receive faxes. Your HP notebook PC contains several software programs 
that work with your modem: 
•  Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web 
•  Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages 
•  Fax Console for sending and receiving faxes. 
Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in high-speed V.90 modem. This 
modem allows you to connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that has V.90 
interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support 
V.90.  
Note that the maximum speed for faxing is 14.4Kbps. Even though the built-in modem is 
capable of downloading at 56Kbps, your ISP may not operate at this speed; please check 
with your service provider for information. Transmission rates also depend on the 
condition of the telephone line. 
If your computer does not have a built-in modem (or if you prefer to use a different 
modem), you can install a PC card modem or attach an external modem to the serial port. 
Important safety information 
CAUTION 
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line 
cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack. 
When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety 
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 
•  Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water, for example, near a 
bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement. 
•  Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical 
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.