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Using the Notebook PC 4

Modem and Network Connections

The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone

cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of

residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wir-

ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible). RJ-45 network cables are found

connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments.

Modem Connection

The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal modem should have either two or four

wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector

on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket

(the ones found in residential buildings). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use.

CAUTION: For electrical safety

concerns, only use telephone

cables rated 26AWG or higher.

(see Glossary for more informa-

tion)

This is an example of the Notebook

PC connected to a telephone jack

for use with the built-in modem.

Telephone

Wall Jack

Telephone cable

with RJ-11 connectors

Modem Protocols

The Notebook PC with internal modem complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, and

others), and CTR21 (see related pages for supported countries) for almost worldwide protocol support.

NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in

suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection.

WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support

the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phone

systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!

NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Mo-

dem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA).

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