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Using the Modem

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Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Using the Modem You can connect your modem to a telephone line and communicate with other computers throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, and use your PC to send and receive faxes. Your computer contains several software programs that work with your modem: • Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web • Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages • Windows XP Fax Console or Windows 2000 fax software for sending and receiving faxes The modem is a high-speed 56-Kbps modem. For best performance, you can connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 or V.92 interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V.90 or V.92. The maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kbps. Even though the modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps, your ISP or modem network may not operate at this speed or support this technology. Please check with your service provider for information on its capabilities. Furthermore, download transmission rates depend on the condition of the telephone line. 60 Reference Guide

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Modem and Network Connections
Using the Modem
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Reference Guide
Using the Modem
You can connect your modem to a telephone line and communicate with other computers
throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages,
and use your PC to send and receive faxes. Your computer contains several software
programs that work with your modem:
Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web
Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages
Windows XP Fax Console or Windows 2000 fax software for sending and receiving
faxes
The modem is a high-speed 56-Kbps modem. For best performance, you can connect to
any Internet Service Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 or V.92
interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support
V.90 or V.92.
The maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kbps. Even though the modem is capable of
downloading at 56 Kbps, your ISP or modem network may not operate at this speed or
support this technology. Please check with your service provider for information on its
capabilities. Furthermore, download transmission rates depend on the condition of the
telephone line.