Toshiba A20 Laptop User Manual


 
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Exploring Your Options
Connecting to the Internet
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Your Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your
computer system. It is recommended that you do not remove
the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a
Toshiba Authorized Service Provider.
Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet you may need:
A modem (one comes with your computer)
A telephone line, DSL, a cable connection, or a satellite
link
A browser or communications program
An Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Once you have established an ISP account, you can access the
Internet.
Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or
through other higher-speed communication methods, such as
Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable or a satellite link.
After your Internet connection has been made, start your Web
browser.
If you are using your computer at the office, then you
probably connect to the Internet through your company’s
network. See your network administrator about connecting to
the Internet.
Using a modem
If you’re using a modem, you connect the modem to one of
the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default
setting for the modem is COM3.
For more detailed information regarding your computer’s
modem, visit Toshiba’s Web site at toshiba.com.