Connecting A Modem To A Telephone Line - Toshiba X305-Q705 - Qosmio - Core 2 Duo GHz User Manual

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. Many hotels,
airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
network.
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While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone
number of the network.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator
for network settings and additional considerations.
To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet
Wizard:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then
Connect to the Internet.
2 Click Dial Up.
3 Enter the phone number and account information of your
Internet connection.
4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number.
The computer connects to the Internet.

Connecting a modem to a telephone line

(Available on certain models)
Your computer may come 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
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
For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem,
visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
Exploring Your Computer's Features
Setting up for communications
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, ask them for help when connecting to their Wi-Fi
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access. If your computer has
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