User manual US ROBOTICS USR5686D INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] 1 READ ME FIRST! Connect Conne ct the modem to the computer. Connect one end of the RS-232 serial cable (not included) to the modem and the other to your computer's serial port. NOTE: To find the serial port label on the back of your computer, look for COM, MODEM, RS232, , or SERIAL. Do not use AUX, 2 Connect Conne ct the modem to an analog phone line. Plug one end of the included phone cord into the TELCO jack on the modem (labeled on the modem's underside) and plug 3 Plug in the modem's power supply. Plug the power supply into the modem's power jack (labeled on the modem's underside) and into a surge protector or electrical outlet. Make sure to use the power supply that came with your modem, as others may be of different voltages and could damage your modem. [. . . ] Check your communication software's documentation for instructions on adjusting the port settings in your software. Possible solution: You may not have the correct modem type selected in your software or in Windows. Windows 2000 Users: Click Windows Start, Settings, and Control Panel. When Control Panel opens, click Phone and Modem Options. Click the Modems tab. PROBLEM: My modem sounds like it's trying to connect to another modem but fails. Possible solution: You may have a poor connection. All calls are routed differently, so try placing the call again. Possible solution: Make sure the DIP switches on the back of your modem are set correctly. DIP switches 3, 5, and 8 should be in the down position. See the diagram in the basic troubleshooting section for the proper settings. U. S. Robotics Corporation Limited Warranty You need a DB25F to DB25M RS-232 serial cable Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity U. S. RoboticsCorporation 935 National Parkway Schaumburg, IL 60173 U. S. A. declares that this product conforms to the FCC's specifications: Part 15: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and HARDWARE: U. S. Robotics warrants to the end user ("Customer") that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following length of time from the date of purchase from U. S. Robotics or its authorized reseller: Five (5) years U. S. Robotics's sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at U. S. Robotics's option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, U. S. Robotics may, in its sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of U. S. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Robotics warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer. Robotics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from U. S. Robotics warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. [. . . ] If the COM Ports have yellow exclamation points or red Xs over them, your COM ports may be configured incorrectly. If this is the case, you may need to contact your computer manufacturer. It is also possible that you may be plugging an external modem's cable into a disabled serial port. Refer to your computer's manual for information about enabling COM ports. [. . . ]