HP Pavilion n5240 HP Pavilion Notebook - Reference Guide - Page 58
Using the Modem
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Making Connections Using the Modem Using the Modem By connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with other networked computers. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, and send and receive faxes. Your HP notebook PC 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 = QuickLink III, for sending and receiving faxes (for Windows 98 and Windows ME) = Fax, for sending and receiving faxes (for Windows 2000) Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in high-speed V.90 modem. This modem allows you to connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that has V.90 interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V.90. Note that the maximum speed for faxing is 14.4Kbps. Even though the built-in modem is capable of downloading at 56Kbps, your ISP may not operate at this speed; please check with your service provider for information. Transmission rates also depend on the condition of the telephone line. If your computer does not have a built-in modem (or if you prefer to use a different modem), you can install a PC card modem or attach an external modem to the serial port. CAUTION To connect the modem To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack. 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.) 58 Reference Guide