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Making Connections Using the Modem To connect the modem 1. Check that the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. It should have 2, 3, or 4 wires. (You must not use a PBX or digital line.) 2. Connect a telephone cord with an RJ-11 plug to the built-in modem. If the plug on the phone cord doesn't fit the modem jack, you may need to buy an adapter. Special restrictions in certain countries • In France, if you want to access the MiniTel system, you need MiniTel emulator software. If your computer was purchased in France, it includes the TimTel Light software. If your computer does not include TimTel Light, you must purchase emulator software separately. • The pulse dialing feature may be disabled in certain countries, possibly because Loop Disconnect is not certified there. If pulse dialing is disabled, you should use tone dialing connections only. To connect to the Internet Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Check in your area for providers. After registering with an ISP, follow these steps. 1. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop. For your first connection, you'll be prompted for information about your connection. 58 Reference Guide

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Making Connections
Using the Modem
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Reference Guide
To connect the modem
1.
Check that the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. It should
have 2, 3, or 4 wires. (You must not use a PBX or digital line.)
2.
Connect a telephone cord with an RJ-11 plug to the built-in modem. If the plug on the
phone cord doesn’t fit the modem jack, you may need to buy an adapter.
Special restrictions in certain countries
•
In France, if you want to access the MiniTel system, you need MiniTel emulator
software. If your computer was purchased in France, it includes the TimTel Light
software. If your computer does not include TimTel Light, you must purchase
emulator software separately.
•
The pulse dialing feature may be disabled in certain countries, possibly because Loop
Disconnect is not certified there. If pulse dialing is disabled, you should use tone
dialing connections only.
To connect to the Internet
Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet
Service Provider (ISP). Check in your area for providers. After registering with an ISP,
follow these steps.
1.
Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop. For your first connection,
you’ll be prompted for information about your connection.