Determining The Com Port - Toshiba M5 User Manual

A browser or communications program
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.
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 in the
operating system:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other
Hardware.
The Control Panel opens.
2 Click Phone and Modem options.
The Phone and Modem options window appears.
3 Click the Modems tab.
A location box appears.
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There are many other ways to connect to the Internet in
addition to those discussed in this section.
For troubleshooting information related to this topic, see
"Modem problems" on page 248
problems" on page
Setting up for communications
249.
and "Wireless networking
139