Setting Up For Communications - Toshiba Satellite 1130 Series User Manual

Setting up for communications

To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or
communicate across the telephone lines with another
computer, you need:
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A modem (one comes with your computer)
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A telephone line
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A browser or communications program
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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if
you plan to use the Internet
Determining the COM port
Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM
(communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is
COM3.
The following procedure is intended to support you if you
need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the
default settings.
If you're having trouble connecting through the modem, you
may need to determine the current COM port name and
possibly change it.
To find out which port your modem is connected to in the
operating system:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other
Hardware.
2 Click Phone and Modem options.
3 The Phone and Modem options window appears.
4 Click the Modems tab.
A location box appears.
5 In the Attached to field, the COM port is specified.
6 Make a note of the COM port number.
Exploring Your Options
Using your computer at the office
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