Toshiba Tecra A7-S712 User Guide - Page 142

142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications The Windows operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If the Windows operating system cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows operating system documentation. 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Your computer's built-in modem (available on certain models) can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your office's local area network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area network (WAN). For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer. For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Your computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line.