Toshiba G35-AV660 Connecting the modem to a telephone line, ❖Access the Internet, accessories.toshiba.com, The modem allows you to:, Setting up for communications

140	Exploring Your Computer’s Features
	Setting up for communications

Connecting the modem to a telephone line

Your computer may come with a built-in modem (available on certain models) that 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.

1Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the right side of the computer.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port