Toshiba M7 Connecting the modem to a telephone line, Properties, ❖Access the Internet, accessories.toshiba.com, 8Close the Control Panel, The modem allows you to:

134	Exploring Your Computer’s Features
	Setting up for communications

5To verify that the modem is set up properly, select the modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem.

The Windows® operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If the Windows® operating system cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows® operating system documentation.

6Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem.7Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.8Close the Control Panel.

Connecting the modem to a telephone line

Your computer comes with a built-in modem 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.