Toshiba M50 User Guide

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
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To verify that the modem is set up properly, select the 
modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to 
bring up the dialog box with information specific to that 
modem.
Windows XP communicates with the modem and 
displays identifying information reported by the modem. 
If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem, it 
displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting 
sections of your modem and Windows XP 
documentation.
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Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that 
specific modem. 
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Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.
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Close the Control Panel.
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a 
standard voice-grade telephone line. For more information, 
see 
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. 
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.