3Com 56K Winmodem Installation Manual

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5 Install the modem drivers.Type A:\ in the box and then click . If yourfloppy drive uses a different letter, type that letter inplace of “A”.If you have Windows 95 Version A:When the “New Hardware Found” screen appears,chooseandthen click .Turn on your computer. When your desktop returns,insert the Winmodem install disk into your computer’sfloppy drive.6Your Modem Description HereWhen your desktop returns, verify that your modem isproperly installed. Click , point to ,and click . Double-click the ModemsModemsModemsModemsModemsicon. When the “Modems Properties” screen appears,you should see a description of your modem. Click thedescription of your modem and then click thetab. Write down the COM port to whichyour modem is assigned (for example, ) inthe box below. Click . The modem’scommand set should appear in the box. Clickand then click .Verify that the modem isproperly installed.COM Port:Your Modem Description HereInsert the Connections CD in your CD-ROM drive. TheCD’s installation utility should start automatically. If itdoes not, click and then click . In thebox, type D:\setup.exe and then click . If yourCD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter inplace of “D”.The Setup Wizard on the CD guides you throughinstalling the Connections program group andregistering your modem.For instructions on how to install software from theCD, see the “Software Installation” chapter in theelectronic User’s Guide & Reference on the CD.7 Install theConnections CD andregister your modem.If you have Windows 95 Version B:When the “Update Device Driver Wizard” screenappears, click .4 Connect the modem to ananalog phone line.Plug one end of the provided phone cord into thejack on the modem labeled and plug the otherend into an analog phone wall jack.WARNING: Many offices and some homes have digitalphone lines. The modem will be damaged if you use a digitalphone line. Call your phone company if you are unsure whichtype of line you have.Click . When the “Insert Disk” screenappears, make sure you have the floppy disk insertedinto the computer’s floppy drive. Click .When the “Copying Files” screen appears, type A:\ inthe box and click .2 Prepare for installation.Write the modem’s serial number in the box below.The serial number is located on the white bar codesticker on the modem and on the modem’s box.CAUTION: To avoid risk of electrical shock, makesure your computer and all peripheral devices are turnedoff and unplugged from electrical outlets.Shut down Windows. Turn off and unplug yourcomputer and all peripherals. Remove the computer’scover.Unscrew and remove the expansion slot cover at theback of an empty ISA expansion slot. The slot cover islocated on the back of the computer and covers anopening on the computer case. The opening lines upwith the slot (inside the computer) which is usuallydark plastic lined with metal.When you are not using the modem, you can use atelephone on the modem’s phone line. Plug thetelephone’s cord into the modem’s jack labeled .PCI expansion slotISA expansion slot3 Insert the modem into theempty ISA expansion slot.Insert the modem, black edge first, into the slot.The modem should fit snugly into the slot. Themodem’s metal bracket will cover the opening onthe back of the computer. Secure the modem withthe screw you removed in step 2. Replace thecomputer’s cover. Reconnect and turn on allperipherals.READMEFIRST!part number 1.024.1918-005 äääää6K *WinmodemInstallation GuideFor Windows®For troubleshooting help or to find out how to contact technicalsupport, see the “Support Resources” section on the other sideof this map.Copyright ©1998 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo and U.S. Robotics are registered trademarks;Connections is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarksare used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.*IMPORTANT! In accordance with the ITU-T standard for 56K transmissions (V.90), this modem is capable of 56 Kbps down-loads. However, the download speeds you experience may be lower due to varying line conditions and other factors. Uploadsfrom users to server equipment travel at speeds up to 31.2 Kbps. An analog phone line compatible with the V.90 standard andan Internet provider or corporate host site compatible with the V.90 standard are necessary for these high-speed downloads.IMPORTANT: If any numbers between 03 and 15 are missingfrom the screen’s left column, skip to step 2. If all IRQs between 03and 15 are listed, they are all being used by other devices. Yourmodem needs one of these IRQs in order to function properly. Tomake an IRQ available for your modem, you will need to remove ordisable a device currently installed on your system. Once you havedetermined which device you can safely remove or disable, refer to itsdocumentation for more information about disabling or uninstallingthe device.1Hold Alt and double-click (located onyour desktop). Click the tab. Double-click . At the “Computer Properties”screen, make sure is selected.Check available computerresources.If you have Windows 98:If you have Windows 98:If you have Windows 98:If you have Windows 98:If you have Windows 98:Turn your computer on. When the “Add New HardwareWizard” screen appears, insert your driver diskette into your3.5 inch drive and click . Select “Search for thebest driver for your device” and click . Put acheck in the box next to “Floppy disk drives.” If the locationof your 3.5 inch drive is not a:\ change it on the bottomsection of this screen. Click .

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