Toshiba r600-sp2801 User Guide
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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
An overview of using the Internet
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
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At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port
(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
(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.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator
for network settings and additional considerations.
for network settings and additional considerations.
An overview of using the Internet
The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and
some of its exciting features, under these headings:
some of its exciting features, under these headings:
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The Internet
The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and
millions of computers around the world connected by
communications lines. They all work together to share information.
millions of computers around the world connected by
communications lines. They all work together to share information.