Connecting The Modem To A Telephone Line; Connecting Your Computer To A Network - Toshiba M10-S405 User Manual

Connecting the modem to a telephone line

Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard
voice-grade telephone line. For more information, see
"Connecting to a phone line" on page
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at
home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the
modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
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At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on
your computer. For specific information about connecting to
the network, consult your network administrator.
❖
While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone
number of the network.
❖
Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC
Card or an optional Bluetooth
information about wireless networking, refer to your wireless
network device documentation or contact your authorized
Toshiba service provider.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator
for network settings and additional considerations.
Exchanging data with another computer
Enhancing Productivity
160.
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or Wi-Fi
139
module. For more