Toshiba A100 User Guide
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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
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Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack.
Sample connecting to a wall jack
The modem is designed for use with a standard analog
telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital
telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.
telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital
telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.
Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect
to an online service or the Internet.
to an online service or 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 RJ45 jack
on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network
administrator.
on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network
administrator.
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While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.
connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.