Toshiba Satellite 5205-S505 User Manual - Page 177
Using your computer at the office, Exchanging data with another computer, Setting up
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177 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to the RGB (monitor) port. An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the USB ports. Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers, you can use a special synchronization program and the computer's infrared port. To transfer files through the infrared port, the other computer must have a compatible infrared port. To transfer files: 1 Place the computers so that their infrared ports are aligned. 2 Load the transfer program on both computers. 3 Set any specific options. 4 Start the transfer. 5 When you have finished transferring files, close the programs on both computers. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or access a network through a dial-up connection, 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