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Note: This WinBook Tech Article is for determining if a ESS or Lt WinModem is installed in a WinBook XL2 unit.

1. Turn on the computer and let it boot into Windows 98.
2. Click on START|SETTINGS|CONTROL PANEL.
3. In Control Panel double-click on SYSTEM.
4. Click on the tab at the top labeled DEVICE MANAGER.
5. Click the "+" symbol to the left of MODEMS.
   1. If there is a LT WinModem(screenshot TNXL2025-1) or Lucent WinModem(screenshot TNXL2025-2) listed then there is a LT WinModem installed.
   2. If there is a ESS ES56CVH-PI Data Fax Voice Modem (screenshot TNXL2025-3) listed then there is a ESS modem installed.

   (screenshot TNXL2025-1)

   

   (screenshot TNXL2025-2)

(screenshot TNXL2025-3)

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