Devon IT HC12, Quick Start Manual

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Connecting to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Contact your ISP for setup
instructions.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection with an ISP desktop shortcut:
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the
steps in the appropriate section below.
NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you
get one.
Microsoft Windows Vista®
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and then click
Control Panel .
3. Under Network and Internet , click Connect to the Internet .
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
4. In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up , depending on how
you want to connect:
• Choose Broadband if you are using a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth®
wireless technology connection.
• Chose Dial-up if you are using a dial-up modem or ISDN.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
Microsoft Windows XP
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Click
Start
→
Internet Explorer .
The New Connection Wizard appears.
3. Click Connect to the Internet .
4. In the next window, click the appropriate option:
• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers
(ISPs) .
• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set
up my connection manually .
• If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP .
5. Click Next .
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
6. Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet? , and then click Next .
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.
7. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.