HP Compaq 8710w Installation and maintenance instructions

Modem and Local Area Network
User Guide

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Second Edition: March 2007
First Edition: March 2006
Document Part Number: 406814-002

Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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Table of contents
1 Using the modem (select models only)
Connecting a modem cable .................................................................................................................. 2
Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter .......................................................................... 3
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................................... 4
Viewing the current location selection ................................................................................. 4
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................................... 5
Solving travel connection problems ..................................................................................... 6
Using preinstalled communication software ........................................................................ 7
2 Connecting to a local area network
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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1 Using the modem (select models only)
The modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable. In some
countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter is also required. Jacks for digital PBX systems may
resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem.
WARNING! Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line can permanently damage
the modem. Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital
line.
If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from TV and
radio reception, orient the circuitry end (2) of the cable toward the computer.
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Connecting a modem cable
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug
a modem or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack.
To connect a modem cable:
1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer.
2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2).
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Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter
Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country in which
you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter.
To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow
these steps:
1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer.
2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem cable adapter (2).
3. Plug the country-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack.
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Selecting a location setting
Viewing the current location selection
To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps:
1. Select Start >Control Panel.
2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.
3. Click Regional and Language Options.
4. Your location is displayed under Location.
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