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To connect a phone line

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Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect a phone line Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can instead use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem phone jack on the computer. Be sure it clicks into place. CAUTION 2. Plug the other end of the phone line into a telephone jack. (If the phone line does not fit your telephone jack, you may need to use an adapter.) Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and does not work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line. 22 Reference Guide

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Introducing Your Computer
Setting Up the Computer
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Reference Guide
To connect a phone line
Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can
instead use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line.
1.
Plug one end of the phone line into the modem phone jack on the computer. Be sure it
clicks into place.
2.
Plug the other end of the phone line into a telephone jack. (If the phone line does not
fit your telephone jack, you may need to use an adapter.)
CAUTION
Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch
exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and does not
work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical
voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem.
Check your
telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line.