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Connecting an external modem – Apple PowerBook (3400 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, as well as “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 area of Mac OS Guide, available
in the Guide (h) menu.

You can also connect an external modem to the modem/printer port on the
back panel of the computer. The modem/printer port is GeoPort compatible.

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 select the icon for a network printer (such as LaserWriter).

You must select a printer to be sure that the modem/printer port is available
for the modem.

8

Turn off AppleTalk in the Chooser.

If you see a message, click OK.

Note: If you are using an Ethernet or infrared connection, you don’t need to
turn AppleTalk off.

The external modem is ready to use.

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