Toshiba Satellite A500/ Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/ Satellite Pro A500D series User Manual

User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

Connecting the modular cable

To connect the modem's modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer's modem jack.
2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

Figure 4-11 Connecting the internal modem

Disconnecting the modular cable

To disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Pinch the lever on the plug in the telephone jack and pull it out from

within the connector.

2. Pinch the lever on the plug in the computer's modem jack and pull it out

from within the computer.

TV Tuner

Use the My TV feature of Media Center in Windows mode to watch TV

programs or record them. Attach a TV Tuner antenna to the tv tuner jack on

the computer.

If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business

Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the

modem in Japan with any other selection.

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Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line

could cause a computer system failure.

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Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.

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Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

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Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a

public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

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Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for

residences or offices.

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Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected

during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock

from lightning.

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is

connected.