IBM ISA V.34 Installation Manual

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First Edition (October 1996)

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Safety Information............................................................................................v

Information.......................................................................................................1

Introduction ......................................................................................................2

System Requirements...................................................................................2

Package Contents.........................................................................................2

Installing your modem...................................................................................... 3

Installing the Modem Card..........................................................................4

Wake-Up on Ring Connection...................................................................6

Installing your Modem Software .................................................................7

Windows 3.1 Installation..........................................................................7

Windows95 Installation.............................................................................8

Testing Your Modem .................................................................................14

Appendix A. Technical Specifications............................................................ 15

Appendix B. Help and Service Information...................................................16

Step 1: Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 16

Step 2: Preparing for the Call....................................................................17

Step 3: Placing the Call to IBM.................................................................17

Appendix C. Product Warranty.....................................................................18

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Appendix D. Notices.......................................................................................22

Electronic Emission Notices.......................................................................22

Telecommunication Notices.......................................................................23

Notices........................................................................................................26

Trademarks and Service Marks................................................................26

Appendix E. System Programs License Agreement ......................................27

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Safety Information

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

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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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.

Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an IBM ISA V.34 Host Processor Controlled (HPC)
Data/FAX modem.

This Installation Guide has information to assist you in installing your IBM ISA
HPC Data/Fax modem.

System Requirements

• Intel** Pentium** based (90 MHz & above) Personal Computer with an ISA

bus expansion slot

• DOS 6.0 or higher and Windows** 3.1X or Windows95**

Note: Set your data and fax software to hardware flow control

Package Contents

Along with this Installation Guide, the following items are included in this package:

• IBM ISA V.34 HPC Data/FAX Modem (IBM FRU P/N 72H4191)

• RJ-11 to RJ-11 (telephone) Cable

• Software Program License ( in last section of this manual)

• Diskettes for the following operating systems:
Windows** 3.1
Windows95**

As you examine these items, look for any physical damage.
Retain the shipping container in the event that you need to ship your IBM ISA

V.34 HPC Data/FAX modem.

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

Appendix B: Help and Service Information.

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