Toshiba m3 User Guide
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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Exchanging data with another computer
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Enter the phone number of your network connection and
let the program dial the number.
let the program dial the number.
The computer connects to the network.
Using the Ethernet LAN Port
When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the
computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few
minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can
reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the
computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few
minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can
reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port.
To disable the LAN port:
1
Click Start, then Control Panel.
2
Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab,
and then click the Device Manager button.
and then click the Device Manager button.
3
Select the appropriate network adapter.
4
Click the Properties icon on the toolbar.
5
Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from
the Device usage drop-down.
the Device usage drop-down.
6
Click OK.
Your LAN port is now disabled.
To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through
four. Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click
OK.
four. Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click
OK.
Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
purchase additional software, external hardware or services.
Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be
limited.
purchase additional software, external hardware or services.
Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be
limited.
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