StarTech.com USB56KEM User Manual

USB56KEM

USB 56K External Modem

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB External Modem. Ideal for users who require access to a dial up service, this compact,
lightweight device supports PCM Upstream, quick connect, and V.44 data and error correction, making it ideal for accessing the
Internet from a notebook or desktop computer.

Features

Supports fax send/receive rates up to 14.4Kbps•

Supports dial-up Internet services with V.44 data compression•

Supports data receive rates up to 56Kbps and send rates up to 48Kbps•

Supports PCM upstream and quick connect•

Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Vista•

System Requirements

A computer with an available USB port, running Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Vista™•

An available phone line connection•

A phone/modem cable, terminated with RJ11 connectors (see • RJ6FT on http://www.startech.com)

Package Contents

1 x USB Modem•

1 x Driver CD•

1 x Instruction Guide•

Installation

With the computer in a powered state, insert the USB56KEM USB connector into an available USB port on the host computer.1.

Insert one of the RJ11 connectors provided by a phone cable (not included - see RJ6FT on http://www.startech.com) to a 2.

nearby phone receptacle. Insert the remaining end of the RJ11 cable to the RJ11 jack on USB56KEM.

Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista™ will automatically detect the connected USB Modem and launch the Found New 3.

Hardware Wizard. Please select No, not this time, and click on the Next button.

Insert the Driver CD into an available CD/DVD-ROM drive on the host computer, and select 4. Install the software

automatically, then click Next, then wait while the necessary files are installed.

Once the Wizard has completed installation, please click on 5. Finish. For the installation to take effect, please click on Yes

when asked if you want to restart your computer now (required).

Please see reverse for further instruction and product specifications

Verifying Successful installation

Once you’ve restarted the computer following connection of USB56KEM and the subsequent device
installation, you can verify that the modem was successfully installed. To do so:

Right-click on 1. My Computer (Computer - Windows Vista™) and select Manage to open the Computer

Management window.

In the left pane of the Device Management window, select 2. Device Manager.

In the right pane of the Device Management window, click on 3. Modems. If USB56KEM is installed

successfully, you should see USB Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP listed:

Specications

Data Compression

Data Receive Rate

Data Send Rate

Fax Modulation

Fax Transfer Rates

Modem Modulation

Supported Operating Systems

Connector Types

Regulatory Certifications

V.44 for dial-up internet

56Kbps

48Kbps

V.17, V.29, V.27 Ter, V.21 channel 2

14.4Kbps Send/Receive

ITU-T V.92, V.90, K56flex, V.34, V.32, v.23, V.22 bis, V.22, V.21, Bell 212A and 103

Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Vista

1 x RJ11 Female

1 x USB A Male

FCC, CE, RoHS

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever
need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documenta­tion, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and
workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for re­pair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does

not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for
any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or
exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.