Toshiba Satellite R10-S613 User Guide - Page 137
Determining the COM port, Start, Control Panel, Printers and, Other Hardware, Phone and, Modem options
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137 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. The Control Panel opens. 2 Click Phone and Modem options. The Phone and Modem options window appears. 3 Click the Modems tab. A location box appears. 4 Make a note of the COM port number shown in the Attached to field. 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly, double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. In the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly. 6 If the modem is not working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 7 Click OK to close the Properties box, then the Phone and Modem options box. 8 Close the Control Panel.