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Connect the modem to the computer.

Connect the 25-pin connector end of the modem cable (not

included) to the back of the modem and the other end to your

computer’s serial port.

To find the serial port on the back of your computer, look for

COM, MODEM, RS-232,

, or SERIAL. Do not use the AUX,

GAME, LPT, or PARALLEL ports.

Connect the modem to an analog phone line

and plug in the modem’s power supply.

Plug one end of the included phone cord into the TELCO jack on

the back of the modem (labelled on the modem’s underside)

and plug the other end into an analog telephone wall jack. When

you are not using the modem, you can use a telephone by plugging

the telephone’s cord into the modem’s adapter jack. Plug the

power adapter into the modem’s jack and into a surge protector

or electrical outlet. Make sure to use the power adapter that came

with your modem, as others may be of different voltages and could

damage your modem. Turn on the modem by using the switch next

to the status lights. The CS light should illuminate.

If the CS light does not illuminate or other lights illuminate, make

sure that only DIP switches 3, 5, and 8 are in the on (down) posi-

tion. (The DIP switches are located next to the phone jacks on the

back of the modem.)

Install the drivers.

Turn on your computer and insert the Installation CD-ROM into

your CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions below for your

specific operating system. To install V.92 features, refer to the

V.92 Features section of this Guide.

If you see a language selection screen, click

CloseClose

Close and

proceed with the on-screen instructions for your specific

operating system.

Windows 95 UsersWindows 95 Users

Windows 95 Users

• After the Update Device Driver Wizard or New Hardware Found

window detects your modem, click

Next.Next.

Next.

• When Windows locates the driver on the Installation CD-ROM,

click

Finish. Finish.

Finish. To install V.92 features, refer to the V.92 Fea-

tures section of this Guide.

Some Windows 95 users might see a separate set of

screens. If the Update Device Driver Wizard or New Hard-

ware Found window does not immediately detect your

modem, perform the following steps:

• After the Update Device Driver Wizard or New Hardware

Found window detects a modem, select

Driver from diskDriver from disk

Driver from disk

provided by manufacturerprovided by manufacturer

provided by manufacturer and click

OK.OK.

OK.

• Type

D:\D:\

D:\ and click

OK.OK.

OK. If your CD-ROM drive uses a different

letter, type that letter in place of the “D.”

56K* Faxmodem

Quick Installation Guide

Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP

Operating Systems

For the most recent product support informa-

tion, visit

www.usr.com/supportwww.usr.com/support

www.usr.com/support.

Before you begin, we recommend you

uninstall any other modems you may

have previously installed in your system.

Refer to your old modem’s documenta-

tion for instructions.

The Installation CD-ROM includes the User

Guide for your modem. For further trouble-

shooting information and information on con-

tacting Technical Support, see the other side

of this Guide.

Your CD-ROM drive is usually D:\ but check

your system before you start to be sure. You’ll

need to know that when you install the drivers

in Step 3.

Write the serial number of your new modem in

the box below. You will need the serial number

if you ever need to call our Technical Support

department. The serial number is located on

the bottom of the modem and on the modem’s

box. Your modem’s model number is 5686.

Make sure that your computer is shut down.

Turn off your computer and all peripheral de-

vices, and unplug your computer from its

power source.

*This modem supports both the V.92 and V.90 ITU standards. For V.92, this modem is capable of receiving downloads at up to 56Kbps

and sending at up to 48Kbps. For V.90, this modem is capable of receiving downloads at up to 56Kbps and sending at up to 31.2Kbps.

Due to FCC regulations on power output, receiving speeds are limited to 53.3Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. Requires compatible

analog phone service and server equipment. See

www.usr.com for details.

††

†U.S. Robotics has thoroughly tested this driver in conjunction with the supported hardware and has verified compatibility with

Windows XP and 2000.

trademarks of U.S. Robotics Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. All

specifications subject to change without notice.

Before You Begin

• Make sure

U.S. RU.S. R

U.S. R

obotics 56K Fobotics 56K F

obotics 56K F

X EX E

X E

XTXT

PnP PnP

PnP is selected and click

NextNext

Next. A Hardware Installation warning may appear

. If it does,

click

Continue Anyway Continue Anyway

Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation.

• Click

Finish Finish

Finish to complete the installation. When the installation

is complete, you may close any open windows. To install V.92

features, refer to the V.92 Features section of this Guide.

Windows NT UsersWindows NT Users

Windows NT Users

Windows NT users must be in administrator mode to properly add

any new hardware.

• Click Windows

StartStart

Start, point to

SettingsSettings

Settings, and then click

ControlControl

Control

PanelPanel

Panel.

• Double-click

ModemsModems

Modems. When the Install New Modem screen

appears, click

NextNext

Next to have Windows detect a standard modem.

• Click

ChangeChange

Change.

• Click

Have DiskHave Disk

Have Disk. Type

D:\D:\

D:\ and click

OK.OK.

OK. If your CD-ROM drive

uses a different letter, type that letter in place of the “D.”

• Select

U.S. RU.S. R

U.S. R

obotics 56K Fobotics 56K F

obotics 56K F

X EX E

X E

XTXT

and click

OKOK

OK.

• Click

NextNext

Next.

• Click

Finish Finish

Finish to complete the installation. When you see the

Modems Properties tab, you will see the COM port that is as-

signed to your modem.

• Click

CloseClose

Close. If the System Settings Change window appears,

click

eses

es to restart your computer. When the installation is

complete, you may close any open windows. To install V.92

features, refer to the V.92 Features section of this Guide.

V.92 Features

Would you like to install the ControlCenter

software?

The ControlCenter software allows you to configure your V.92

modem settings and automatically notifies you of any updates to

your modem’s code.

• To install the ControlCenter software, keep the Installation CD-

ROM in your CD-ROM drive. If the Installation CD-ROM interface

does not run automatically, click Windows

StartStart

Start and then click

RunRun

Run. In the “Run” dialog box, type

D:\setup.exeD:\setup.exe

D:\setup.exe. If your CD-

ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter in place of “D.”

• Choose the

SoftwareSoftware

Software option, select

U.S. RoboticsU.S. Robotics

U.S. Robotics

ControlCenterControlCenter

ControlCenter, and then follow the on-screen

instructions to install the ControlCenter software.

Would you like to install the Internet Call

Notification software?

Internet Call Notification lets you take an incoming voice call

without dropping your Internet connection.

• To install the Internet Call Notification software, keep the

Installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. If the Installation

CD-ROM interface does not run automatically, click Windows

StartStart

Start and then click

RunRun

Run. In the “Run” dialog box, type

D:\setupD:\setup

D:\setup

.exe.exe

.exe. If your CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type

that letter in place of “D.”

• Choose the

Software Software

Software option, select

U.S. Robotics InternetU.S. Robotics Internet

U.S. Robotics Internet

Call NotificationCall Notification

Call Notification, and follow the on-screen instructions to install

the Internet Call Notification software.

• At the Installation CD-ROM interface, click the

Support Support

Support link.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to register your modem and to

view the warranty information. If the Installation CD-ROM

interface does not run automatically, click Windows

StartStart

Start and

then click

RunRun

Run. In the “Run” dialog box, type

D:\setup.exeD:\setup.exe

D:\setup.exe. If

your CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter in

place of “D.”

• To register online, visit

http://www.usr.com/productrhttp://www.usr.com/productr

http://www.usr.com/productr

eg/eg/

eg/

• When Windows locates the driver on the Installation CD-

ROM, click

OKOK

OK to finish the installation

. .

. To install V.92

features, refer to the V.92 Features section of this Guide.

Windows 98 UsersWindows 98 Users

Windows 98 Users

• After the New Hardware Wizard detects your modem, click

Next.Next.

Next.

• Select

Search for best driver for your device (Recom-Search for best driver for your device (Recom-

Search for best driver for your device (Recom-

mended)mended)

mended) and click

NextNext

Next.

• Make sure there is a check mark by

Specify a location Specify a location

Specify a location and

type

D:\D:\

D:\ If your CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type

that letter in place of the “D.” If there are other search loca-

tions selected, click the check marks to remove them.

• Click

NextNext

Next.

• When Windows locates the driver on the Installation CD-ROM,

click

Next Next

Next to complete the installation, then click

FinishFinish

Finish.

When the installation is complete, you may close any open

windows. To install V.92 features, refer to the V.92 Features

section of this Guide.

Windows Me UsersWindows Me Users

Windows Me Users

• Windows Me will initially install a modem using the

driver included in Me. To install your driver, right-click the

Computer Computer

Computer icon on your desktop and select

PropertiesProperties

Properties.

• Click the

Device ManagerDevice Manager

Device Manager tab and double-click

ModemsModems

Modems.

• Double-click the new

Sportster Sportster

Sportster

.90 56K F.90 56K F

.90 56K F

axmodemaxmodem

axmodem, select

the Driver

tab, and click

Update DriverUpdate Driver

Update Driver.

••

• Be sure

Automatic search for a better driver (Recom-Automatic search for a better driver (Recom-

Automatic search for a better driver (Recom-

mended) mended)

mended) is selected and click

NextNext

Next. Windows will find the

updated driver on your Installation CD-ROM and install it.

• Click

FinishFinish

Finish to complete the installation. When the installa-

tion is complete, you may close any open windows. To install

V.92 features, refer to the V.92 Features section of this Guide.

Windows 2000 UsersWindows 2000 Users

Windows 2000 Users

Windows 2000 users must be in administrator mode to properly

add any new hardware.

• Windows 2000 will initially install a modem using the default

driver provided with Windows 2000. To install your modem,

right-click the

My ComputerMy Computer

My Computer icon on your desktop and click

PropertiesProperties

Properties.

• Click the

Hardware Hardware

Hardware tab, select

Device ManagerDevice Manager

Device Manager and then

double-click

ModemsModems

Modems.

• Double-click

Standard ModemStandard Modem

Standard Modem to see the modem’s proper-

ties, then click the Driver

tab and select

Update DriverUpdate Driver

Update Driver.

• Click

NextNext

Next.

• Make sure that only

Search for a suitable driver for mySearch for a suitable driver for my

Search for a suitable driver for my

device (recommended)device (recommended)

device (recommended) is selected, and click

NextNext

Next.

• Make sure

CD-ROM drivesCD-ROM drives

CD-ROM drives is selected, then click

NextNext

Next. When

Windows locates the driver on the Installation CD-ROM,

click

Next Next

Next to complete the installation. A Digital Signature

Not Found warning may appear . If it does, click

es es

es to pro-

ceed with the installation.

• Click

Finish Finish

Finish to complete the installation. When the installa-

tion is complete, you may close any open windows. To install

V.92 features, refer to the V.92 Features section of this Guide.

Windows XP UsersWindows XP Users

Windows XP Users

Windows XP users must be in administrator mode to properly

add any new hardware.

• Windows XP will initially install a modem using the default

driver provided with XP. To install your modem, click Windows

StartStart

Start, right-click

the

My ComputerMy Computer

My Computer icon, and click

PropertiesProperties

Properties.

• Click the Hardware

tab and click

Device Manager.Device Manager.

Device Manager.

• Under Modems, double-click

U.S. RU.S. R

U.S. R

obotics 56K Fobotics 56K F

obotics 56K F

X EX E

X E

XTXT

XT to

get the modem’s properties.

• Click the Driver

tab and select

Update DriverUpdate Driver

Update Driver.

• Make sure that

Install from a list or specific location (Ad-Install from a list or specific location (Ad-

Install from a list or specific location (Ad-

vanced) vanced)

vanced) is selected, and click

NextNext

Next.

• Select

Don’t search I will choose the driver to installDon’t search I will choose the driver to install

Don’t search I will choose the driver to install and

click

NextNext

Next.

• Make sure

U.S. RU.S. R

U.S. R

obotics 56K Fobotics 56K F

obotics 56K F

X EX E

X E

XTXT

XT is selected and click

Have DiskHave Disk

Have Disk.

• Type

D:\D:\

D:\ and click

OK.OK.

OK. If your CD-ROM drive uses a different

letter, type that letter in place of the “D.”

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part number R24.0492.00

Modem Type	External
Interface	Serial
Data Rate	56 Kbps
Form Factor	External
Fax Compatibility	Yes
Error Correction	V.42, MNP 2-4
Data Compression	V.44, V.42bis, MNP 5
Flash Memory	Yes
Caller ID	Yes
Distinctive Ring	Yes
Compatibility	V.92, V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.21
Protocols	V.92, V.90

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