The Internet And Other Fascinating Places - Toshiba Portégé 650CT User Manual

Using the Computer's Telephony Features
Using the Computer's Telephony Features
Your computer comes with Multimedia Connect, a communica-
tions program that lets you use the computer's built-in modem to:
Place and receive telephone calls
Set up and use a voice mail system
Send faxes directly from your word-processing or spreadsheet
program
For detailed information about this program, refer to the Multime-
dia Connect documentation provided with your computer.

The Internet and Other Fascinating Places

If you've never used a modem before, you may not be aware of the
vast array of possibilities that await you. There are four basic
options. You can:
Subscribe to an online service.
Explore the vastness of the Internet.
Log on to an electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS).
Communicate directly with another computer, such as one
owned by a friend or one in your office.
The following sections describe each of these options, discuss
some of the factors to consider when choosing which ones to use
and provide a brief overview of how to access them.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
Connecting with the World
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