Powerbook 500 series with Internal Modem
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Cable or modem connection through serial port
* Make AppleTalk inactive.
* In Powerbook Setup control panel, choose Normal (not Compatible).
* Set MacLinkPlus up for phone port.
Modem connection through internal modem
* In the Powerbook Setup control panel, choose Compatible (not Normal).
* In the PowerPort 500 control panel, turn the modem on.
* Set MacLinkPlus up for phone port.
Powerbook 500 series without Internal Modem
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Cable or modem connection through serial port
* Make AppleTalk inactive.
* Select LaserWriter.
* Set MacLinkPlus up for Printer/Modem port.
Powerbook Duo with Express Modem, undocked
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Cable or modem connection through serial port
* Make AppleTalk inactive.
* Select LaserWriter.
* Set MacLinkPlus to use the Printer/Modem port.
Do this by using one of the two methods below:
* In the Express Modem control panel, click on Status and change it to Settings, then choose External Modem (not Internal Modem).
Or
* If you cannot click on Status & change it to Settings, then open the Powerbook Setup control panel and choose Normal (not Compatible).
Modem connection through internal modem
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* In the Express Modem control panel, choose Settings, then choose Internal Modem (not External Modem).
* Set MacLinkPlus up for phone port.
Note: Docked, the Duo can be treated as any other Macintosh.
Powerbook Duo without Express Modem, undocked
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Cable or modem connection through serial port
* Make AppleTalk inactive.
* In Powerbook Setup control panel, choose External Modem.
Note: This control panel may be called Portable, Powerbook, or Powerbook Setup.
* Set MacLinkPlus to use the phone port.
Modem connection through internal modem
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* In Powerbook Setup control panel, choose Internal Modem.
Note: This control panel may be called Portable, Powerbook, or Powerbook Setup.
* Set MacLinkPlus to use the phone port.
Note: When docked, the Duo can be treated as any other Macintosh.
Article Change History:
31 Mar 1995 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.
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