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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page i Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM
Modem and Networking
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 316748-002
February 2003
This guide explains how to connect a modem cable and a network
cable to your notebook. The guide also provides instructions for
using the modem when traveling internationally.
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page ii Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, and is subject
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page iii Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Contents 1 Using an Internal Modem Connecting the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Using the RJ-11 Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter. . . 1–3 Viewing the Current Country Selection . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Adding New Locations When Traveling. . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Solving Travel Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Access
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 1 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM 1 Using an Internal Modem Your notebook has an internal modem, an RJ-11 telephone jack, preinstalled modem drivers, and a modem cable. Connecting the Modem Cable Using the RJ-11 Cable The modem cable may have noise suppression circuitry that prevents interference with TV and radio reception. The modem cable must be connected to an analog telephone line. CAUTION: Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog Ätelephone jac
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 2 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Using an Internal Modem 1. If the modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook. 2. Plug the cable into the RJ-11 telephone jack 2 on the notebook. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to Åthe equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45 jack. 3. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone jack 3. Connecting the modem using an R
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 3 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Using an Internal Modem Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Software for the internal modem supports multiple countries, but telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the RJ-11 cable outside the country in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter and define your location in Dialing Properties. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have a
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 4 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Using an Internal Modem Viewing the Current Country Selection To see the current country setting for your modem, follow these steps: Windows 2000 Professional: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select the Regional Options icon. 3. Under Settings for the Current User, view the country that is displayed under Your Locale. Windows XP Home and XP Professional: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Select the Regional & L
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 5 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Using an Internal Modem To add a new country location, follow these steps: Windows 2000 Professional: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select the Phone and Modem Options icon > Select New. 3. Assign the New Location Name (home, work, etc.). 4. Select the Country/Region from the drop-down list. 5. Select OK > OK. Windows XP Home and XP Professional: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Select the Network and Internet
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 6 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Using an Internal Modem Windows 2000 Professional: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control panel. 2. Select the Phone and Modem Options icon. 3. Select your location > Edit > Tone or Pulse Dialing. 4. Select OK > OK. Windows XP Home and XP Professional: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Select the Network and Internet Connections icon > Phone and Modem Properties (menu in the left column). 3. Select the Dialing Rules tab. 4. Sele
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 7 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Using an Internal Modem 6. If you continue to receive the No Dial Tone error message after clearing the check box: a. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Phone and Modems Options icon. b. Select the Dialing Rules tab. c. In the Locations list, select the location from which you are dialing. d. Select Edit. e. Select your location from the drop-down list in the Country/Region box. f. Select Apply > OK. g. Select the Mode
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 8 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Using an Internal Modem d. Select your location > Edit. e. Select your location from the drop-down list in the Country/Region box. f. Select Apply > OK. g. Select the Modem tab. h. Select your modem > Properties. i. Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box. Accessing Preinstalled Communication Software To use preinstalled modem software for terminal emulation and data transfer, follow these steps: Windows 2000 Pr
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 1 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM 2 Connecting to a Network Your notebook has an RJ-45 network jack, an internal NIC (network interface card), preinstalled network drivers, and may have a network cable. Because networking requires connection to domains, networking ✎ is not supported in Windows XP Home Edition. If your notebook is connected to a network, confer with your ✎ network administrator before changing network settings. Modem and Networking 2–1
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HP_MN_316748-002.book Page 2 Friday, February 14, 2003 11:23 AM Connecting to a Network Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception. 1. Orient the end of a network cable with noise suppression circuitry 1 toward the RJ-45 network jack on the notebook. 2. Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 network jack 2 on the notebook. 3. Plug the other e
