Toshiba Portege 4005 User Guide - Page 129
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129 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer For detailed information on ways to transfer files: 1 Click Start, then Help. 2 Choose the Index tab. 3 In the dialog box, type communicating. 4 Follow the online 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 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 COM2. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. DEFINITION: Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the serial port and COM port are really two different things. The serial port is the physical port. The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to communicate with the serial port or other serial devices.