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Chapter 5: Using the Internet
www.gateway.com
Setting up an Internet account
Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to
set up an Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have
chosen America Online as an ISP, follow these instructions to set up and
connect to your account. To set up a different ISP service or to transfer an
existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly.
If you set up an account with America Online, an Internet e-mail address is
created for you. After completing the setup, you are ready to access the
Internet.
To set up an Internet account with America Online:
1
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, then click
America Online
.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions. After setting up your account, you can
connect to the Internet and access your e-mail services.
Accessing your Internet account
To connect to your America Online Internet account:
1
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, then click
America Online
.
2
Complete the member name and password information, then click
Connect
. Your computer dials the Internet account telephone number.
After connecting, the Welcome window opens.
If you are using a service other than America Online, check with your ISP for
the correct procedure for connecting.