Toshiba Tecra M2 Tecta M2 User's Guide (PDF) - Page 153
Setting up for communications, Start, Control Panel, Phone and, Modem Options, Properties, Modems
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153 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you may 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 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: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. Windows XP opens the Control Panel. 2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. Windows XP displays the Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box. 3 Click the Modems tab. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer's COM ports. 4 Make a note of the COM port number.
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