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Connecting an external modem
You can use a PC Card modem in your computer’s PC Card slot. For
information on connecting and using a PC Card modem, see the
documentation that came with your modem, “Using a PC Card Modem”
in the section “Using PC Cards (PCMCIA Cards)” in Chapter 3 of this
manual, and the “Using PC Cards” topic of Macintosh Guide, available
in the Guide (h) menu.
You can also connect an external modem to the printer/modem port on the
back panel of the computer.
To connect an external modem, follow these steps:
1Make sure the computer is in sleep or shut down.
2Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone line.
3Make sure the modem is turned off.
4Connect the modem cable to the port marked with this icon:
5 Turn on the modem.
6Wake or restart the computer.
7 Open the Chooser and click the icon for a networked printer (such as a LaserWriter).
Follow this step whether or not a networked printer is connected to your
PowerBook.
8Click OK in the dialog box that appears.
9Make sure AppleTalk is turned off in the Chooser.
You are now ready to use the external modem.
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