Setting Up For Communications; Determining The Com Port - Toshiba F25Series User Manual

Setting up for communications

Your computer comes with a built-in modem that can be
connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
The modem allows you to:
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Access the Internet.
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Communicate with your office's local area network
(LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN).
For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN,
consult your network administrator.
❖
Send a fax directly from your computer.
For more information regarding your computer's modem,
visit the Toshiba Web site at
NOTE

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 are having trouble connecting through the modem, you
may need to determine the current COM port name and
possibly change it.
Exploring Your Computer's Features
To stay current on the most recent software and hardware
options for your computer, and for other product information,
be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com.
Setting up for communications
pcsupport.toshiba.com.
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