Toshiba Qosmio E15 User Guide - Page 104

104 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To communicate across telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ The computer's modem ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer. NOTE To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Connecting the modem to a phone line Your computer comes with a built-in modem. To use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ-11 telephone line. This cable must be purchased separately. 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ-11 telephone cable to the modem port. 2 Plug the other end of the RJ-11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line. For more detailed information on connecting your modem to a phone line, see "Connecting to a phone line" on page 173.