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Learning About Your Modem
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Chapter 4
Learning About Your Modem
Your Internet PC is equipped with a 56K V.90 data/fax modem. Before using your
modem to connect to the Internet, you must establish an account with an Internet
service provider (ISP).
If your Internet PC is equipped with a digital modem, please refer to the digital
modem features guide.
Performance Features
Your modem has several features that significantly enhance its performance. These
features include the following:
• 56K ITU V.90 compliant – Your modem is ready to operate using the
International Telecommunications Union V.90 standard.
• K56flex compliant – If your ISP uses the K56flex protocol, the modem will
automatically use this protocol to establish a connection.
• Intel VideoPhone compatible (refer to the Using the Intel VideoPhone section).
• data/fax capable (refer to the Sending and Receiving Faxes section).
Identifying Your Modem
To learn more about the modem installed on your computer, complete the
following steps:
1.
From the Windows Taskbar, click the
Start
button, point to
Settings
,
and then
click
Control Panel
.
2.
Double-click the
Modems
I
icon.
In the Modem Properties
window, the names of the installed modems are
displayed.