Connecting an external modem – Apple Macintosh PowerBook 190 Series User Manual
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Connecting an external modem
You can use a PC Card modem in your computer’s PC Card slot. For
information on connecting and using a PC Card modem, see the
documentation that came with your modem, “Using a PC Card Modem”
in the section “Using PC Cards (PCMCIA Cards)” in Chapter 3 of this
manual, and the “Using PC Cards” topic of Macintosh Guide, available
in the Guide (h) menu.
You can also connect an external modem to the printer/modem port on the
back panel of the computer.
To connect an external modem, follow these steps:
1
Make sure the computer is in sleep or shut down.
2
Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone line.
3
Make sure the modem is turned off.
4
Connect the modem cable to the port marked with this icon:
5
Turn on the modem.
6
Wake or restart the computer.
7
Open the Chooser and click the icon for a networked printer (such as a LaserWriter).
Follow this step whether or not a networked printer is connected to your
PowerBook.
8
Click OK in the dialog box that appears.
9
Make sure AppleTalk is turned off in the Chooser.
You are now ready to use the external modem.
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Connecting Additional Equipment