User’s Manual 4-39
Operating Basics
Modem
This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem 
to and from a telephone jack.
Region selection
Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will 
need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region 
in which it will be used.
To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Click Start → Control Panel.
2. Click either Small icons or Large icons under view by, you can view a 
list of all Control Panel items.
3. Click Phone and Modem.
4. Click the Dialing Rules tab on Phone and Modem screen.
5. Select Location name in locations, and click the edit button to edit the 
rules for the currently selected location.
6. Click the General tab to set up the basic properties of your dialing 
location.
7. Under Country/Region, select country or region in which this location 
exists.
8. Click OK in the Edit Location screen.
9. Click OK in the Phone and Modem screen.
■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line 
could cause a computer system failure.
■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a 
public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for 
residences or offices. 
■ Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected 
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock 
from lightning.
Modem functions cannot be used in models which are not equipped with a 
modem.
The built-in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions. 
Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system 
failure. Check the specified areas carefully before using it.
If you haven’t opened Phone and Modem before, a dialog box will be 
displayed, prompting you to type your area code and access codes.