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Using the 56-Kbps Modem, For OS/2, Communications for OS/2, Modem, Start, Programs, Modem & Audio

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When you start Windows, the ThinkPad Modem automatically starts and is ready for use. For OS/2: To start the ThinkPad modem from OS/2, do the following: 1 Open the Communications for OS/2 folder. 2 Double-click on the Modem icon. 3 Start your communication program. Using the 56-Kbps Modem To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps x2** technology, you must first make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) supports a 56-Kbps modem protocol. 1 Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol they use. 2 Determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol your modem supports. To view your modem's supported protocol, do the following: a) Click on the Start button, and select Programs and Modem (or Modem & Audio). b) Click on Modem. c) Choose Options from the "Modem Status" window; then choose Settings. The available transfer speeds are displayed. The 56-Kbps protocol your modem supports is listed in parentheses following the 56-Kbps transfer setting. If no 56-Kbps transfer setting is listed, your modem's 56-Kbps technology is not currently enabled. Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56-Kbps protocol, or your maximum connection speed will be limited to V.34 technology. Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features 11

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When you start Windows, the ThinkPad Modem automatically starts
and is ready for use.
For OS/2:
To start the ThinkPad modem from OS/2, do the following:
1
Open the
Communications for OS/2
folder.
2
Double-click on the
Modem
icon.
3
Start your communication program.
Using the 56-Kbps Modem
To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps x2** technology, you
must first make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP)
supports a 56-Kbps modem protocol.
1
Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem
protocol they use.
2
Determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol your modem
supports.
To view your modem's supported protocol, do the
following:
a) Click on the
Start
button, and select
Programs
and
Modem
(or
Modem & Audio
).
b) Click on
Modem
.
c) Choose
Options
from the “Modem Status” window; then
choose
Settings
.
The available transfer speeds are displayed.
The 56-Kbps
protocol your modem supports is listed in parentheses
following the 56-Kbps transfer setting.
If no 56-Kbps transfer setting is listed, your modem's
56-Kbps technology is not currently enabled.
Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56-Kbps protocol,
or your maximum connection speed will be limited to V.34
technology.
Chapter 2.
Using Audio and Modem Features
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