US Robotics USR5660C User manual

56K PCI Faxmodem
Quick Installation Guide
#R24.0654.00
rev 1.0 08/06
#R24.0661.00
rev 1.2 09/06

Contents
Installation ........................................................... 1
Operations ...........................................................7
Troubleshooting ....................................................8
Additional Information ..........................................11
Support .............................................................. 12

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Installation
Package Contents
Physical Features
Port
System Requirements
!USRobotics 56K PCI
Faxmodem
!USRobotics Installation CD-ROM
!Telephone cable !Quick Installation Guide
Item Function
Connects the modem to your telephone line.
Connects the modem to your telephone.
!Windows®XP, 2000, Me, 98 and 95
OSR2
!CD-ROM drive
!500 MHz Processor or higher !128 MB RAM

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Installation Instructions
USRobotics recommends uninstalling any other modems that are installed in
your system and unplugging all telephone cords connected to these modems.
Refer to your previous modem's documentation for instructions.
Step One: Physically Install the Modem in the Computer
1. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from your computer and remove the computer’s
case.
3. Remove the screw and metal filler bracket for an available PCI slot in your
computer.
4. Hold the modem by its edges. Do not touch the contacts on the connec-
tor.
5. Insert the modem into the available PCI slot and press it firmly to seat it in
the connector.
6. Secure the modem with the screw from the metal filler bracket.
7. Replace your computer case.
Step Two: Connect the Modem to an Analog Telephone Line
Note:You may need to be logged in as an administrator on your compu-
ter to install your modem.
Warning:
The 56K PCI Faxmodem must be plugged in to an analogue
phone line only. Plugging your 56K PCI Faxmodem in to a digital
phone line may damage the modem.
Most office phones are wired through digital lines. Be sure you
know what type of line you have.

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1. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the port on the modem.
2. Plug the other end into an
analogue phone wall jack.
3. To connect a telephone
through the modem, plug
the telephone’s cord into
the modem’s jack.
4. Plug your computer in,
and turn it on.
5. While the computer is
booting up, insert the
USRobotics Installation
CD-ROM.
Step Three: Install the Modem Drivers
Windows XP
1. In the Found New Hardware Wizard on your computer, select No, not
this time and click Next.
2. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click
Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics
V.92 PCI Faxmodem.
If a “Hardware Installation” warning appears, click Continue Anyway. 1
Congratulations. If prompted, reboot your computer.You have suc-
cessfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your 56K PCI
Faxmodem at
www.usr.com/productreg/ .
Note:If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select the
location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-ROM
drive, type D:\2000_XP.
1 USRobotics has tested this product and verifies it is compatible with Windows XP.

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Windows 2000
1. In the Found New Hardware Wizard on your computer, click Next.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and
click Next.
3. Verify that the CD-ROM drive is selected, and click Next. Follow the
on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmo-
dem.
If a “Digital Signature Not Found” warning appears, click Yes. 2
4. If prompted, reboot your computer.
Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation pro-
cedure. Please register your 56K PCI Faxmodem at www.usr.com/produc-
treg/ .
Windows Me
1. In the Add New Hardware Wizard on your computer, select Automatic
search for a better driver (Recommended) and click Next. Follow the
on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem
Enumerator.
2. The wizard will then detect and report a search for drivers for U.S.
Robotics V.92 Faxmodem. Select Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended) and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to
install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem.
3. If prompted, reboot your computer.
Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation pro-
cedure. Please register your 56K PCI Faxmodem at
www.usr.com/produc-
treg/ .
Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select
the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-
ROM drive, type D:\2000_XP.
2 USRobotics has tested this product and verifies it is compatible with Windows 2000.
Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select
the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-
ROM drive, type D:\.

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Windows 98
1. In the Add New Hardware Wizard on your computer, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and
click Next.
3. Verify that the CD-ROM drive is selected, and click Next. Follow the
on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmo-
dem Enumerator.
4. The wizard will then detect and report a search for drivers for U.S.
Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem. Click Next.
5. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and
click Next.
6. Verify that the CD-ROM drive is selected, and click Next. Follow the
on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmo-
dem.
7. If prompted, reboot your computer.
Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation pro-
cedure. Please register your 56K PCI Faxmodem at www.usr.com/produc-
treg/ .
Windows 95
1. In the New Hardware Found or Update Device Driver Wizard, follow
the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Fax-
modem Enumerator and the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem.
2. If prompted, reboot your computer.
Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation pro-
cedure. Please register your 56K PCI Faxmodem at
www.usr.com/produc-
treg/ .
Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select
the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-
ROM drive, type D:\.
Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select
the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-
ROM drive, type D:\.

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Additional Software
Instant Update
The Instant Update software automatically notifies you of any available
updates for your modem's firmware. To install the Instant Update software:
1. On the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM, select Software.
2. Select Instant Update.
3. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Instant
Update software.
Internet Call Notification
Internet Call Notification enables the V.92 feature “Modem On Hold” which
allows your Internet connection to be suspended when there is an inbound tel-
ephone call.3
1. On the home screen of the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM, select Soft-
ware.
2. Select USRobotics Internet Call Notification.
3. Click Install.
4. Select your language and click OK, then follow the on-screen instructions
to install the Internet Call Notification software.
PhoneTools
The PhoneTools program allows you to send and receive faxes and is included
as an optional piece of software for your convenience. To install PhoneTools:
1. On the home screen of the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM, select Soft-
ware.
2. Select PhoneTools.
3. Click Install, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the Phone-
Tools program.
3 You must subscribe to Call Waiting service with your phone company in order to use
the “Modem On Hold”/ICN enhancement.

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Operations
Using Internet Call Notification
If you are connecting to a server that supports V.92:4
1. You will receive a message informing you of an incoming call.
In addition, if you subscribe to Caller ID service, the number of the
incoming call will display.
2. Click Accept to accept the call, or Ignore to ignore the call.
If you choose to accept the call, another message will appear notifying you
of the length of time that the provider's system will wait on hold before
the data connection is terminated.
3. You can then return to the connection when the call is completed without
losing the connection.
If you are connecting to a server that does not support V.92:
1. You will receive a message informing you of an incoming call.
2. Click Accept to accept the call, or Ignore to ignore the call.
3. If you choose to accept the call, your data connection will be terminated.
Uninstallation Instructions
To remove the 56K PCI Faxmodem from your computer:
1. Do one of the following:
"Windows XP:
Click Windows Start >Control Panel and double-click Add or Remove
Programs. Select U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem and click Change/
Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall your modem.
"Windows 2000:
Click Windows Start >Settings >Control Panel and double-click Add/
Remove Programs. Select U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem and click
Change/Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall your
modem.
"Windows Me, 98 and 95:
Click Windows Start >Settings >Control Panel and double-click Add/
Remove Programs. Select U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem and click
Add/Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall your
modem.
2. When the computer completes the uninstallation, turn off the computer
and physically remove the modem from the computer.
4 You must subscribe to Call Waiting service with your phone company in order to use
the “Modem On Hold”/ICN enhancement.

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Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Procedure
This procedure addresses a number of symptoms that you might experience
with your modem:
!Verify the cables are connected correctly. This includes all cables connect-
ing the telephone line, the modem, and your computer.
!If possible, test your modem with a different phone cord and/or wall jack.
If you still have trouble using the modem, follow the procedure below that best
describes your symptom.
My computer isn’t recognising my modem.
Solution 1:
Ensure you have seated the modem completely into the PCI slot. The modem
should be perfectly perpendicular to the system board and flush against the
rear of the case.
Solution 2:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Physically remove the modem from the computer.
3. Follow Step One: Physically Install the Modem in the Computer using a different
PCI slot inside your computer and repeat rest of the installation procedure.
My communications software isn't recognizing my modem.
Solution 1:
Remove any previous versions of your communication software and reinstall
the communications software provided with your modem on the USRobotics
Installation CD-ROM. Verify your modem is installed:
1. Do one of the following:
"Windows XP: Click Windows Start >Control Panel.
"Windows 2000, Me, 98 and 95:Click Windows Start >Settings >
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Modems or Phone and Modem Options icon.
3. You should see U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem in the list of installed
modems. If the incorrect modem or no modems are listed, your modem is
not installed properly. Try reinstalling your modem.
Solution 2:
If you are using Dial-Up Networking, it may not be configured correctly.
Check your configuration and make sure you have the correct modem selected.

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1. Do one of the following:
"Windows XP: Click Windows Start >All Programs >Accessories >
Communications >Network Connections.
"Windows 2000:Click Windows Start >Programs >Accessories >
Communications >Network and Dialup Connection.
"Windows Me, 98 and 95:Click Windows Start >Settings >Control
Panel >Dial-Up Networking.
2. Right-click the connection you are trying to use, and click Properties.
3. Make sure that the description for the modem is U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI
Faxmodem. If it doesn't match, select the proper modem description.
Solution 3:
Your communications software may not function properly if you have more
than one version of the software installed, you are using an older version, or
you have more than one communications application installed on your system.
Uninstall any previous communications software on your computer.
My modem won’t dial out or doesn’t answer incoming calls.
For Both Dialing and Answering Problems
Solution 1:
You may have a bad phone cord connection to your modem. The phone cord
should be plugged into the jack on the modem and into the wall jack. Use the
phone cord included in your modem’s box, if possible.
Solution 2:
You may have devices between the modem and the phone jack. There should
be no line splitters, fax machines, or other devices between the modem and the
wall jack.
Office Users
Solution 1:
You may have plugged your modem’s phone cord into a digital line. This will
cause permanent damage to your modem. Contact the department responsible
for your phone system if you are unsure whether or not your phone line is dig-
ital.
Solution 2:
If your phone system requires dialing “9” to access an outside line, be sure to
add “9” before the number you are dialing.

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Voice Mail Users
Solution:
If you have voice mail provided by your local phone company, your dial tone
may be altered when messages are waiting. Retrieve your voice mail to restore
your normal dial tone.
My modem sounds like it’s trying to connect to another modem
but fails.
Solution:
You may have a poor connection. All calls are routed differently, so try placing
the call again.
My modem isn’t achieving a 56K Internet connection.
Solution:
The V.92 and V.90 protocols allow for download speeds of up to 56K and the
V.92 protocol adds upload speeds of up to 48K, but line conditions may affect
the actual speeds during a given connection. In order to achieve a V.92 or V.90
connection, The server you’re dialing into must support and provide a digital
V.92 or V.90 signal. Your ISP can provide you with a list of dial-up connections
and information on what those connections currently support.
ICN does not show the caller ID information.
Solution 1:
This feature requires you to have Caller ID service enabled on your line. Con-
tact your telephone service provider to verify that you have caller ID.

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Additional Information
For regulatory and warranty information, see the User Guide on the
USRobotics Installation CD-ROM.
For operation information, see the User Guide on the USRobotics Installa-
tion CD-ROM.
For troubleshooting and technical support:
1. See the User Guide on the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM.
2. Go to the Support section of the USRobotics Web site at
www.usr.com/support/.
Many of the most common difficulties that users experience have been
addressed in the FAQ and Troubleshooting Web pages for your modem.
The Support pages also contain information on the latest firmware and
may contain documentation updates.
3. Submit your technical support question using an online form, or contact
the USRobotics Technical Support Department.

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Support
1. You can contact the USRobotics Technical Support Department. To
receive assistance, you need your serial number.
Model Number Serial Number
5660C
www.usr.com/emailsupport [phone]

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