Connecting the modem to a telephone line, Setting up a dial-up connection – Toshiba SATELLITE A10 User Manual

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A location box appears.

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In the Attached to field, the COM port is specified.

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Make a note of the COM port number.

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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.

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In the device status area, the computer should indicate
whether the modem is working properly.

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If the modem is not working properly, click
Troubleshooting and follow the instructions.

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Click OK to close the properties box, then the Phone and
Modem options box.

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Close the Control Panel.

Connecting the modem to a telephone line

Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line.

Setting up a dial-up connection

To set up a dial-up connection, use the Dial-Up Networking
Wizard:

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Click Start and point to All Programs.

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Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and
click New Connection Wizard.

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Click Next.

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Select the type of connection you want to make.

Connect to the Internet

Connect to the Network at My Workplace

Set up a home or small office network

Set up an advanced connection

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