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Chapter 8: Using the THINC
™
home network feature
The Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection
(THINC
™
) feature allows you to connect the TV to your home
network, which will enable access to file sharing and personal
e-mail features.
File sharing
You can access JPEG and MP3 files that are stored on your
networked home PC and view/play them on the TV.
Note: Requires a home network* (- page 24). Does NOT
require Internet/e-mail service.
Personal E-mail
The Personal E-mail feature allows you to access your e-mail
server through the TV.
Note:
• Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to obtain
and set up Internet/e-mail service.
• You will NOT be able to access or browse the Internet
through the TV.
Follow the steps in sections A through D (- pages 87–93)
to set up and use the TV’s home network features.
* The TV’s home network feature is compatible with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 and Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home/
Professional SP2 or higher.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
A. Connecting the TV to your home
network
1 Connect the TV to your home network via the TV’s
RJ-45 (Ethernet) port. See pages 24 and 25 for connection
instructions.
2 If you want to use file sharing only and do not have
Internet service in your home:
Go to section B, “Setting up the network address,” on the
next page.
Note: If you do not have Internet service, you will not be
able to use the Personal E-mail feature.
If you want to use file sharing and personal e-mail:
a) You must have Internet service in your home and your
personal e-mail address. Contact your ISP to obtain and
set up Internet/e-mail service in your home.
b) After you have obtained Internet/e-mail service in your
home (from your ISP), go to section B, “Setting up the
network address” on the next page.
For home network troubleshooting tips, see Chapter 9.
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of
television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and
other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal
liability.
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