Operating Basics

Modem Selection

If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.

Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialing properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

Connecting

To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack.

Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.

1.Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.

2.Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

Connecting the internal modem

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected.

If you use a storage device such as a DVD-ROM drive or Hard Disk Drive connected to a 16-bit PC card, modem speed might be slow or communication might be interrupted.

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Toshiba P100 user manual Modem Selection, Dialing Properties, Connecting