Toshiba SATELLITE A60 - Manual (Page 138)

138 Exploring Your Options
Setting up for communications
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Connecting the modem to a telephone line
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.
1 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into
the modem port on the back of the computer.
2 Connect the other end to an RJ-11 wall jack.
The modem is designed for use with a standard analog
telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital
telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.
Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect
to an online service or the Internet.
For more detailed information regarding your computer’s
modem, visit Toshiba’s Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com .
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack
on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network
administrator.
❖ While you are at home or traveling, you may need a dial-
up connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.