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Connecting a modem
Apple offers an optional, low-power, internal fax/data modem for
your computer. See the modem manual for information about this
modem and how to use it.
You can also connect an external modem to
n the printer/modem port on the PowerBook Duo
n the modem port on the Duo MiniDock
n the modem port on the 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 Duo) 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.
7. Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and
open the PowerBook Setup control panel.
Modem port icon
266 Chapter 13: Building a PowerBook Duo System
Printer/modem port icon