Toshiba Satellite 1805 Series User Manual page 150

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Exploring Your Options
Connecting to the Internet
Using a modem
If you're using a modem, you connect the modem to one of the
computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for
the modem is COM3.
If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may
need to determine the current COM port name and possibly
change it.
Determining the COM Port
To find out which port your modem is connected to:
1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears.
3 Click the Modems tab.
Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer's
COM ports.
4 Make a note of the COM port number.
5 Click OK to close the dialog box.
6 Close the Control Panel.
Testing the modem
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not use the infrared
port at the same time as either playing audio or connecting
to the internet via a modem. Audio quality may be reduced
and the modem connection may be slower or disrupted.
To test to see if your modem is functioning properly:
1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel.