Toshiba Portege A 100 User Manual page 71

Dialing Properties
Select this item to display the dialing properties.
If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in
the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select Japan
region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other
selection.
Connecting
To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.
The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to
connect a modem. Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to
the computer.
1. In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the
telephone jack.
2. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will
damage the modem.
1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.
2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.
Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is
connected.
If you use a storage device such as a optical media drive or HDD
connected to a 16-bit PC card, modem speed might be slow or
communication might be interrupted.
Portégé A100
Connecting the internal modem
Operating Basics
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