Setting Up For Communications - Toshiba Tecra M2V Series User Manual

3 In the dialog box, type
4 Follow the online guide instructions.

Setting up for communications

In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or
communicate across the telephone lines with another
computer, you may need:
A modem (one comes with your computer)
A telephone line
A browser or communications program
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 are 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:
1 Click Start, then Control Panel.
Windows XP opens the Control Panel.
2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
Windows XP displays the Phone and Modem Options
Properties dialog box.
3 Click the Modems tab.
Exchanging data with another computer
Exploring Your Options
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