Compaq 8510p Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP
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Modem and Local Area Network User Guide - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 2
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. ENWW iii - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 4
iv Product notice ENWW - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 5
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 - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 6
vi ENWW - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 7
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 - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 8
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 - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 9
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 - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 10
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 - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 11
country configuration, add a new configuration for each location in which you will use the modem. CAUTION: To prevent configuring the tab. 4. Click New. (The New Location window is displayed.) 5. In the Location name box, type a name (such as "home" or "work") for the new location setting. 6. Select - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 12
If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country in which line is usually an analog line. ● Check for pulse or tone dialing. An analog telephone line supports one of 2 dialing modes: pulse dialing or tone dialing. These dialing mode options are selected in - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 13
7. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing. 8. Click OK twice. Using preinstalled communication software To use preinstalled modem software for terminal emulation and data transfer: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications. 2. Click a fax or terminal emulation - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 14
2 Connecting to a local area network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (not included). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 15
country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN - Compaq 8510p | Modem and Local Area Network - Windows XP - Page 16
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