Apple PowerBook G3 - Manual (Page 46)

46 Chapter 2
Using a PC Card Modem
If your PowerBook does not come with a built-in modem, you can purchase a PC Card
modem. For information on using your built-in modem, see the section “Using Your
PowerBook’s Optional Internal Modem” on page 51. If you are using a PC Card modem,
make sure you do the following:
1 Install the communications software you want to use and any software that came with your
modem.
2 Insert the PC Card modem.
A PC Card modem icon appears on the desktop.
3 Plug your modem into a working phone line.
4 To set up and connect, follow the instructions that came with your modem and
communications software.
If you are having problems setting up your PC Card modem, try the following:
m Make sure to choose your PC Card modem in your communications software.
Some modem files come with your PowerBook. If your PC Card modem is not listed,
check the software that came with your modem. If you find the file for your modem, drag
it to the Modem Scripts folder inside the Extensions folder (which is in the System
Folder).
If you can’t find the file for your modem, try using the modem file for a different model
from the same manufacturer. If this doesn’t help, you may be able to get the correct
modem file from your PC Card modem’s manufacturer.
m Make sure to choose the port for your PC Card modem.
The port shows the modem name or type, rather than the name of the PC Card slot.
Some programs use a virtual port, the Data Port, to allow fax and data applications to
share the modem. See the instructions that came with your modem and communications
software to determine the specific setup procedure.
You must reselect the port if you remove the modem and later put it in the other slot.