Toshiba Portege 4000, User Manual

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Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard
voice-grade telephone line. For more information, see
“Connecting your modem to a telephone line” on page 71 .
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at
home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the
modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality.
Accessing a network
To access:
A wired network at the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the
RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network
administrator.
A remote network, you need a dial-up connection. If you need
to use the office network while you are at home or traveling,
ask your network administrator for the telephone number of
the network.
A wireless network, you need an optional wireless
networking PC Card or an optional Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
module.