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Connecting a modem

Apple offers an optional, low-power, internal fax/data modem for
your computer. See the modem manual for information about this
modem and how to use it.

You can also connect an external modem to the modem port (

W

)

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.

See the documentation that came with the modem.

3. Make sure the modem is turned off.

4. Connect the modem cable to the modem port marked

with this icon:

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.

5. Turn on the modem.

6. Wake or restart the computer.

If your computer does not have an internal modem, the external
modem is ready to use.

If your computer does have an internal modem, continue with
step 7.

7. Choose Control Panels from the Apple (

K

) menu.

8. Open the PowerBook control panel.

9. Click the External Modem button.

10. Close the control panel.

The external modem is ready to use.

If you have both an internal and an external modem, remember to
select the modem you want to use in the PowerBook control
panel before opening your telecommunications program.

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