HP Modem and Local Area Network User manual

Modem and Local Area Network
User Guide

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Fourth Edition: June 2007
First Edition: January 2007
Document Part Number: 419704-004

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
2 Connecting to a local area network
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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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 (included
with select models only). 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
cable (included with select models only) 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 (included with select models
only) 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 Clock, Language, and Region.
3. Click Regional and Language Options.
4. Your location is displayed under Location.
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