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. [. . . ] There should be a place in the Setup section of your software that addresses port settings. Make sure the software's port settings match those for your modem. To check which COM port your modem is using, click Windows Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 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. 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. Possible solution: Make sure the DIP switches on the back of your modem are set correctly. 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. 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'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. 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. Robotics's sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at U. S. Robotics's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable U. S. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials. Robotics makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer's requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected. Robotics software product documentation or specifications as being compatible, U. S. [. . . ] If a previous modem is already using the available COM port, you can either use another COM port or uninstall the previously installed modem. See your previous modem's manual for the instructions to uninstall that modem. In the "Device Manager" section, click the Device Manager button. If the COM Ports have yellow exclamation points or red Xs over them, your COM ports may be configured incorrectly. [. . . ]