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Trust 56K USB Modem
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TRUST 56K USB MODEM
Instruction Manual
Version 1.0

Trust 56K USB Modem
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Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Conventions used in this manual........................................................................................... 2
1.2 Contents of the packaging ...................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Minimum system requirements .............................................................................................. 2
2. Safety................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Connecting................................................................................................................................ 3
3.2 Installation for Windows 98..................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Installation for Windows 2000................................................................................................. 6
3.3.1 Country selection in Windows 2000 ................................................................................ 8
3.4 Installing the software ............................................................................................................. 9
4. Instructions for use....................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Internet .................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Indicators ................................................................................................................................ 10
5. Uninstalling the modem ............................................................................................................... 10
6. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 11
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 12
8. Technical specifications............................................................................................................... 12
9. Conditions for 56K connection.................................................................................................... 13
10. Trust Customer Care Centres ...................................................................................................... 13
Appendix A: AT Command list............................................................................................................ 14

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1. Introduction
This manual is intended for users of the Trust 56K USB Modem. Some knowledge of computers is necessary
to install this product. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Trust Customer Care Centers.
You can find more information about these Customer Care Centers on the last page of this electronic
manual, as well as at the back of the quick installation manual.
1.1 Conventions used in this manual
This manual uses the following layout conventions for instructions:
<key> Requires the user to press a key. The key legend is shown between the angle brackets.
‘System’ This is a software-specific term, e.g. a term used by Microsoft Windows 98.
[DIR] Text in this font is to be typed by the user.
(term) The text between the parentheses (….) is the English term, e.g. (File), referred to in the
accompanying illustration.
Additional information is shown as follows:
Note: The Trust 56K USB modem only works in Windows 98 or Windows 2000.
The examples assume that the letter “D” has been assigned to your CD-ROM station. If your system uses a
different drive letter for your CD-ROM drive, such as "E", you should replace the drive letter "D" in the text
with "E".
1.2 Contents of the packaging
Check the contents of the packaging before reading the manual. You should find the following items in it:
•USB modem
•USB cable
•CD-ROM with drivers and manuals
•Telephone cable
•Telephone plug
•Quick Installation Manual
Please contact the Trust Customer Care Center if anything is missing or damaged.
1.3 Minimum system requirements
•Pentium 166MMX CPU
•Windows 98
•16 MB RAM
•10 MB free hard disk space
•4-speed CD-ROM
•Free USB port
•Telephone line

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2. Safety
Read the following carefully before use:
2.1 General
1. The modem should be connected to a standard analogue telephone line and not to a digital telephone
system or network, as this may result in damage or injury.
2. Only use the modem in dry environments.
3. In the event of a thunderstorm, it is advisable to unplug the telephone cable in order to prevent damage
due to lightning.
3. Installation
3.1 Connecting
Note: The USB modem only works in Windows 98 or Windows 2000.
1. Remove the USB modem from the packaging.
2. Plug the telephone cable supplied into the connection marked "LINE" (Figure 1, A) at the back of the
modem.
3. Insert the other end of the telephone cable into the telephone plug. The telephone plug is already
attached to the cable on some cables. If so, proceed with step 5.
4. Plug the telephone plug into the telephone outlet.
5. If necessary, connect your telephone to the modem connection marked “PHONE” (Figure 1, B).
Figure 1: Back of the USB modem
6. Remove the USB cable from the packaging.

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7. Connect the USB cable (Figure 2, plug 2) to the USB modem (Figure 1, connection C).
Figure 2: Connecting the USB
Continue with chapter 3.2 if you use Windows 98 or chapter 3.3 if you use Windows 2000.
3.2 Installation for Windows 98
1. Start Windows 98.
2. Insert the USB cable (Figure 2, plug 1) into a free USB port on your computer.
Windows will now find the new hardware (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Finding new hardware
3. Insert the CD-ROM supplied into your CD-ROM drive and click on 'Next'. The window shown in Figure 4
will pop up.
Figure 4: Searching for the best driver

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4. Click on 'Next'. Figure 5 will appear.
Figure 5: Specifying a driver location
5. Click on 'Specify a location', so that a checkmark appears in the box.
6. Type: 'D:\WIN98' in the command line. Click on 'Next'.
The window shown in Figure 6 will pop up.
Figure 6: Driver has been found
7. Click on 'Next'. A number of files will be copied to your hard drive. Figure 7 will then appear.
Figure 7: Driver installed

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8. Click on 'Finish'. Figure 8 will appear.
Figure 8: Country selection
9. Select the country in which you are located. If your country is not included here, select 'CTR21EUROPE'.
If you use a PBX telephone system, place a tick in the check-box in front of the text.
10. Click on 'OK' to complete the installation.
3.3 Installation for Windows 2000
1. Start Windows 2000 and log in as 'Administrator'.
2. Insert the USB cable (Figure 2, plug 1) into a free USB port on your computer.
Windows will detect new hardware (Figure 9).
Figure 9: New hardware detected

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3. Click on 'Next' to continue. Figure 10 will appear.
Figure 10: Searching for the best driver
4. Choose ‘Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)’ and click on ‘Next’. Figure 11 will
appear.
Figure 11: New hardware detected
5. Place a tick in the third option 'Specify a location'. Remove any other ticks. Click on 'Next'. Figure 12 will
appear.
Figure 12: Specifying a location for the driver

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6. Give the location as ‘d:\win2000’ and click on ‘OK’. Figure 13 will appear.
Figure 13: Driver found
7. Click on 'Next'. A number of files will be copied. When completed, Figure 14 will appear.
Note: You may first receive a window displaying a warning that no digital signature has been found
in the driver. You can ignore this warning and click on 'Yes' to continue with the installation.
Figure 14: Installation complete
8. Click on 'Finish' to complete the installation. The modem has now been successfully installed.
3.3.1 Country selection in Windows 2000
In Windows 2000, you must manually select the country in which you are located. This is carried out as
follows:
1. Click on ‘Start’, ‘Settings’ and select ‘Control Panel’.
2. Double click on the ‘Modem Country Selection’ icon. Figure 15 will appear.