Setting Up For Communications; Determining The Com Port - Toshiba A60-S156 User Manual

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Setting up for communications

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.
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Send a fax directly from your computer.
To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or
communicate across 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
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.
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.