Appendix b. modem information, Modem features, Appendix b. modem information modem features – IBM 2193 User Manual
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Modem information
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Appendix B. Modem information
Modem features
Using a telephone network, a modem allows your computer to communicate with 
other computers, fax machines, or telephones. For information about connecting 
your modem to a telephone network, See “Connecting your modem to the 
telephone network” on page 4-10.
Some IBM computers have a modem already installed. If your computer came with 
a modem, all you have to do is connect the modem to a telephone line. (You may 
also connect a telephone to the modem if it has two RJ11C jacks). The system 
firmware is already configured to load the modem drivers and software once you 
have made the connections.
If your computer does not have a modem but you intend to install one, see the 
documentation that came with the modem for installation instructions and reference 
information.
Attention!
Before you plug your modem into a 
telecommunications system outside the country in 
which it was purchased, make sure your modem is 
designed to work with that telecommunications 
system. Otherwise, you could damage your computer. 
Read the guidelines in “Safety information” on page xiii 
before you plug your modem into any 
telecommunications system.
