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Connecting a modem
Apple offers optional, low-power, internal fax/data modems for your
PowerBook. See the modem manual for information about your modem.
You can also connect an external modem to any of the following:
m the printer/modem port on the PowerBook
m the modem port on a Duo MiniDock
m the modem port on a Duo Dock
To connect an external modem, follow these steps.
1 Make sure the computer is in sleep or shut down.
2 Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone line.
See the documentation that came with the modem.
3 Make sure the modem is turned off.
4 Connect the modem cable to the printer/modem port (PowerBook) or the modem port
(Duo Dock or Duo MiniDock).
5 Turn on the modem.
6 Wake or restart the computer.
If your computer does not have an internal modem, the external modem is
ready to use.
If your computer does have an internal modem, continue with step 7.
Modem port icon
Printer/modem port icon
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