IBM 84H5162 Installation Manual

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First Edition ( January 1997)

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Part 1 : Safety...............................................................................................1-1

Part 2 : Quick Installation................................................................ ............2-1

Installing Modem in Windows 3.x and NT 4.0........................................2-2

Installing Modem in Windows95 ............................................................. 2-2

Installing Modem in OS/2 Warp..............................................................2-3

Part 3 : Introduction.....................................................................................3-1

Package Contents.....................................................................................3-1

Additional features...................................................................................3-2

Additional Information for Installing with Windows NT 4.0..................3-4

Vertifying OS/2 COM port setting..........................................................3-4

Part 4 : Cellular Communications................................................................4-1

Using Cellular Protocols...........................................................................4-4

Connecting to the Internet Over Cellular ...............................................4-6

Dialing......................................................................................................4-6

Part 5 : Testing Your Modem.......................................................................5-1

Part 6 : Help and Service Information.........................................................6-1

Step 1: Troubleshooting...........................................................................6-1

Step 2: Preparing for the Call..................................................................6-2

Step 3: Placing the Call to IBM...............................................................6-2

Part 7 : Product Warranty...........................................................................7-1

Part 8 : Notices.............................................................................................8-1

Electronic Emission Notices.....................................................................8-1

Telecommunication Notices.....................................................................8-2

Notices......................................................................................................8-5

Trademarks..............................................................................................8-5

Part 9 : System Programs License Agreement ............................................9-1

Part 1 : Safety

This modem card is for use only in Listed Personal Computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.

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Safety Information

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Safety Information

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Safety Information

To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

To avoid shock hazard:

• The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and earthed

receptacle.

• Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be

connected to properly wired receptacles.

Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage.

Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique :

• Le cordon d'alimentation doit être branché sur une prise d'alimentation

correctement câblée et mise à la terre.

• D'autre part, tout le matériel connecté à ce produit doit également être

branché sur des prises d'alimentation correctement câblées et mises à la terre.

Para evitar peligo de descargas, no contecte o desconecte ningún cable, ni realice ninguna instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica.

Para evitar peligro de descargas:

• El cale de alimentación debe estar conectado a una toma de

alimentación adecuadamente cableada y con toma de tierra.

• Cualquier equipo al cual se conecte este producto debe estar

tamblén conectado a tomas de alimentación adecuadamente cableadas.

Cuando sea posible, utilice una mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal para impedir que se produzcan posible descargas eléctricas al tocar dos superficies con potencial eléctrico distinto.

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DANGER

When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically

designed for wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone

line has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Part 2 : Quick Installation

Thank you for purchasing an IBM PCMCIA 33.6 Kbps Data/FAX/Voice modem with XJACK** Connector. This card is fully PCMCIA** 2.1 compatible and ready to plug into your computer slot.

Note:

Do NOT connect your modem to a digital PBX (switchboard) system, because you may damage the modem. Modems are designed to function with analog telephone lines, such as most residential lines. When in a hotel or office building, please request an analog or fax line from the concierge or facilities personnel. Do NOT connect your modem to an ISDN line. In some countries, ISDN (digital) lines are being provided for residences and businesses. These lines may damage the modem.

Please note that this modem is fully compatible with analog telephone lines that are connected to a Digital Exchange. The Digital Exchange supplies analog lines to homes and businesses.

Important: Be sure to retain your proof of purchase because it might be required to receive warranty service. You can find information on how to get help, technical support, and warranty service in

Help and Service Information.

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Installing Modem in Windows 3.x and NT 4.0

1. For NT , Check the Devices applet in the Control Panel to make sure PCMCIA support is enabled. The startup type should be “boot” and the status should say “started”.

2. Power off your computer.

3. Insert the modem card into a PCMCIA card slot on your computer. Make sure that the card is completely inserted and mated securely to the computer.

4. Connect one end of the RJ11 phone cable to the XJACK® connector on the modem.

5. Connect the other end of the modem cable to an analog telephone line

6. Power on your computer, start Windows

The modem is now ready for use.

Installing Modem in Windows95

1. Power on your computer, start Windows95.

2. Insert the modem card into a PCMCIA card slot of your computer. Make sure that the card is completely inserted and mated securely to the computer.

3. New Hardware Found will be on the screen.

4. Select option Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer

5. Click on OK.

6. Insert the Windows95 Installation diskette into diskette drive A:

7. Click on OK.

8. Follow the Windows95 prompts to complete installation.

9. Connect one end of the RJ11 phone cable to the XJACK® connector on the modem.

10. Connect the other end of the modem cable to an analog telephone line

The modem is now ready for use.

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Installing Modem in OS/2 Warp

1. Power on your computer, start OS/2.

2. Insert the modem card into a PCMCIA card slot of your computer. Make sure that the card is completely inserted and mated securely to the computer.

3. Open the “OS/2 system folder”.

4. Open “System Setup”.

5. Run the “Selective Install”.

6. Click on the option (icon) for PCMCIA support.

7. Select your laptop from the list.

8. Check “PCMCIA Modem/FAX” box.

9. Select “OK” to install OS/2 Warp’s built-in PCMCIA card and socket services.

10. Follow the OS/2 instructions to complete the install.

11. After the installation has completed, reboot the computer.

12. Connect one end of the RJ11 phone cable to the XJACK® connector on the modem.

13. Connect the other end of the modem cable to an analog telephone line

The modem is now ready for use.

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REPLACE WITH TRANSLATED VERSION

Quick Install ( Canadian French )

Thank you for purchasing an IBM PCMCIA 33.6 Kbps Data/FAX/Voice modem with XJACK** Connector. This card is fully PCMCIA** 2.1 compatible and ready to plug into your computer slot.

Note:

Product Service and Warranty Information

For technical support, support hours, and warranty terms and conditions, see the enclosed inserts, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

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Installing Modem in Windows 3.x and NT 4.0

1. For NT , Check the Devices applet in the Control Panel to make sure PCMCIA support is enabled. The startup type should be “boot” and the status should say “started”.

2. Power off your computer.

3. Insert the modem card into a PCMCIA card slot on your computer. Make sure that the card is completely inserted and mated securely to the computer.

4. Connect one end of the RJ11 phone cable to the XJACK® connector on the modem.

5. Connect the other end of the modem cable to an analog telephone line

6. Power on your computer, start Windows

The modem is now ready for use.

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