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READ ME FIRST! Internet Internet Internet Internet Internet GGGGGaming Modem aming Modem aming Modem aming Modem aming Modem Installation Guide part number 1.024.2347-00 Restart the computer and verify that the modem is properly in- stalled. Click and select Shut Down and restart your computer. When your desktop returns, verify that your modem is properly installed. Click , point to , and click . Double-click the Modems icon. When the “Modems Properties” screen appears, you should see a description of your modem. Click the tab and then click the description of your modem. Write down the COM port to which your modem is assigned (for example, ) in the box below. Click . The modem’s command set should appear in the box. Click then click . COM Port: Before You Begin For troubleshooting help or to find out how to conta technical support, see the other side of this Guide. For customer support on the enclosed Activision products (Heavy Gear IITM   and Civilization: Call Power  ) call 310 255 2050 between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday - Friday *IMPORTANT! In accordance with the ITU-T standard for 56K transmissions (V.90), this modem is capa 56 Kbps downloads. However, the download speeds you experience may be lower due to varying line conditions and other factors. Uploads from users to server equipment travel at speeds up to 31.2 Kbp analog phone line compatible with the V.90 standard, and an Internet provider or corporate host site compatible with the V.90 standard is necessary for these high-speed downloads. See www.3com.com for details. Copyright ©1999 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo and U.S. Robotics are registered trademarks. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. PCI expansion slot Before you begin, we recommend you uninstall any other modems you have in your system. Refer to your previous modem’s documen- tation for instructions. Write the Internet Gaming Modem’s serial number in the box below. The serial number is located on the white bar code sticker on the modem and on the modem box. If you ever need to call our Technical Support department, you will need this number to receive assistance. Make sure that your computer is shut down. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices. ALWAYS disconnect the phone cord from any previously installed modems before removing the cover of the computer. Unplug your computer and remove its cover. Install the modem drivers. If you have Windows 95 Version A: Turn your computer on. When the “New Hardware Found” screen appears, insert your Internet Gaming Modem CD into your CD- ROM drive. Choose Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer and then click . Type the letter of your drive in the box, and then click . If you have Windows 95 Version B: Turn your computer on. When the “Update Device Driver Wizard” screen appears, insert your Internet Gaming Modem CD into your CD-ROM drive and click . Click . If you have Windows 98: Turn your computer on. When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen appears, insert your Internet Gaming Modem CD into your CD-ROM drive and click . Select Search for the best driver for your device and click . Select CD-ROM driv and click . When the system finds the drivers, click . Click . If you have Windows NT: Turn your computer on and log in. Insert your Internet Gaming Modem CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Windows Start, and then Run. Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive in the box and click Browse. Double-click the folder called nt40. Double-click setup.exe. Click , then click Install. When the “System Settings Change” window appears, click Yes to restart your computer. 4 Connect the modem to an analog phone line. Plug one end of the provided phone cord into the modem’s jac and plug the other end into an analog phone wall jack. When you are not using the modem, you can use a telephone b plugging the telephone’s cord into the modem’s jack. Remove the expansion slot cover. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure your computer and all peripheral devices are turned off and unplugged. ALWAYS disconnect the phone cord from any previously installed modems before removing the cover of the computer. Remove the screw and expansion slot cover at the back of an empty PCI expansion slot. You will need this screw later to hold the modem in place. The slot cover is located on the back of the computer and covers an opening on the computer case. The opening lines up with the PCI slot inside the computer, which is usually white plastic lined with metal. 1 5 3 Enabling and disabling the modem’s Gaming Mode. Your new Internet Gaming Modem has been designed to provide the best possible online gaming experience. Once your modem and its software are installed properly, you will see on the toolbar on your Windows desktop. This icon is used to enable the “Gaming Mode” feature on your modem. To enable “Gaming Mode”, simply right-click the icon when you are not online and select Gaming Mode Enabled. In order to disable Gaming Mode for normal web browsing, right-click when you are not online and select Gaming Mode Disabled. Install your modem’s software. Insert the Installation CD included with your modem into your CD-ROM drive. Click Windows Start and then click Run. In the “Run” dialog box, type D:\setup.exe. If your CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter in place of “D.” 7 6 Insert the modem into an empty PCI expansion slot. Insert the modem, gold edge first, into the slot. The modem will fit snugly. You may need to rock the modem back and forth firmly to properly seat it into the slot. NOTE: Properly seating the modem in the slot can be difficult, because it requires more force than some other internal modems. Use firm downward pressure. When the modem is properly installed, you will no longer see any part of the gold edge. The modem’s metal bracket will cover the opening on the back of the computer. Secure the modem with the screw you removed in Step Two. Replace the computer’s cover. 2

This manual covers 3Com U.S. Robotics® faxmodems. 3Com, the 3Com logo, U.S. Robotics, and Winmodem are registered trademarks and Connections, RapidComm, and x2 are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Inc. America Online is a registered trademark of America Online Inc. Any other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 1999 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3800 Golf Rd. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 * IMPORTANT! In accordance with the ITU-T standard for 56K transmissions (V.90), U.S. Robotics 56 Kbps modems are capable of 56 Kbps downloads. However, due to FCC rules which restrict power output of service providers, current download speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary due to line conditions and other factors. Uploads from users to server equipment travel at speeds up to 31.2 Kbps. An analog phone line compatible with the V.90 standard or x2 technology and an Internet provider or corporate host site compatible with the V.90 standard or x2 technology are necessary for these high-speed downloads.