Compaq Armada E500 Series User Manual

7-2 Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)
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2. Plug the opposite end of the cable
2
into a standard telephone
wall jack.
IMPORTANT: Wall jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble
standard telephone jacks but are not compatible with analog
devices such as modems. Be sure the modem cable is
connected to a regular analog phone line. Plugging the
modem into a digital line will result in no dial tone and is not
recommended. The modem includes protective circuitry
against the digital lines producing excess current. A warning
buzz will sound briefly when excessive current is detected
during a call attempt and the attempt is terminated with the
phone line back on hook..
Selecting Communication Software
You can operate the modem with preinstalled or optional
software. To use preinstalled modem software, select
StartÅPrograms. Then,
■ Select AccessoriesÅHyperTerminal for terminal emulation
and data transfer.
■ In Windows 95 select AccessoriesÅFaxÅCompose New Fax.
■ In Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 select RingCentral Fax.

Compaq Armada E500 Series Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Pentium III
Chipset	Intel 440BX
Optical Drive	24x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
Networking	10/100 Ethernet
Wireless	Optional 802.11b
RAM	Up to 512 MB
Display	14.1-inch TFT, 1024x768 resolution
Graphics	ATI Rage Mobility with 8 MB
Ports	USB, Parallel, Serial, VGA, PS/2, Infrared
Battery	Lithium-Ion
Operating System	Windows 98, Windows 2000
Storage	6 GB - 12 GB Hard Disk Drive
Battery Life	Approximately 2-3 hours