Toshiba L750D User Manual

User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

Modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem

to and from a telephone jack.

Region selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will

need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region

in which it will be used.

To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Click Start -> Control Panel. Select Large icons or Small icons in

View by.

2. Click Phone and Modem.

3. In the Dialing Rules tab, select a location from the Locations list and

then click Edit.

4. In the General tab, select a country or region from the Country/region

list and click OK.

5. Click OK in the Phone and Modem window.

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Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line

could cause a computer system failure.

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Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.

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Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

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Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a

public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

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Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for

residences or offices.

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Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected

during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock

from lightning.

Modem functions cannot be used in models which are not equipped with a

modem.

The built-in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions.

Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system

failure. Check the specified areas carefully before using it.

When you open Phone and Modem for the first time, a dialog box will be

displayed, prompting you to specify the location from which you will be

dialing.

Please check whether the region you are going to select is supported by

this computer. If you select a region that is not supported, the local setting

of the modem will default to the United States.