Toshiba Satellite P25 User Manual - Page 90
Connecting the modem to a phone line, Connecting your computer to a network, Start, Programs
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90 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer. For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's web site at 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. For more information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's web site at toshiba.com. 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ-11 telephone cable to the modem port. To locate the modem port, see "Back" on page 36. 2 Plug the other end of the RJ-11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remotely, using the built-in modem and a dial-up connection. For specific information about connecting to the local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN), consult your network administrator. To use a dial-up connection, have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications. 3 Click Network Setup Wizard or Network Connections.