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Enhancing Productivity
Exchanging data with another computer
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.
Accessing a network
To access a 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.
❖ While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone
number of the network.
❖ Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC
Card or an optional Bluetooth
™
or Wi-Fi
™
module. For more
information about wireless networking, refer to your wireless
network device documentation or contact your authorized
Toshiba service provider.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator
for network settings and additional considerations.
To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard:
1 Click Start and point to All Programs.
2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click
New Connection Wizard.
3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let
the program dial the number.
The computer connects to the network.