Toshiba A10 User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
Accessing a network
To access a network:
At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on 
your computer. For specific information about connecting to 
the network, consult your network administrator. Many hotels, 
airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi
®
 access. If your computer has 
Wi-Fi
®
, ask them for help when connecting to their Wi-Fi
®
 
network.
While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up 
connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone 
number of the network.
Setting up the connection 
To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator 
for network settings and additional considerations. 
To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet 
Wizard:
1
Click StartControl PanelNetwork and Internet, and then 
Connect to the Internet.
2
Click Dial Up.
3
Enter the phone number and account information of your 
Internet connection.
4
Click Connect and let the program dial the number.
The computer connects to the Internet.
Connecting a modem to a telephone line
Your computer may come with a built-in modem that can be 
connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
The modem allows you to:
Access the Internet
Communicate with your office’s local area network (LAN) or 
larger corporate wide area network (WAN)
For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, 
consult your network administrator.
Send a fax directly from your computer
For more detailed information regarding your computer’s modem, 
visit Toshiba’s Web site at