Toshiba m3 User Guide
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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Exchanging data with another computer
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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
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.
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 RJ-45 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.
❖
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.
❖
Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC
Card or an optional Wi-Fi
Card or an optional Wi-Fi
®
module. For more information
about wireless networking, refer to your wireless network
device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba
service provider.
device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba
service provider.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network
administrator for network settings and additional
considerations.
administrator for network settings and additional
considerations.
To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection
Wizard:
Wizard:
1
Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications,
and then click New Connection Wizard.
and then click New Connection Wizard.