Next Steps
Getting Started
3–11
Set Up Internet Service
You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the
Internet. Your notebook includes software developed with
leading ISPs in many locations to help you set up a new Internet
account or to configure your notebook to use an existing account.
Depending on your location, you might be able to set up Internet
service by using the Easy Internet Sign-up utility or an
ISP-provided icon on your desktop.
In all locations, you can set up Internet service by using the
Windows Internet Connection Wizard.
Using Easy Internet Sign-Up
If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is supported in the country in
which you purchased your notebook, you can access the utility by
using either of the following methods:
■
Double-click the
Easy Internet Sign-up
icon on the desktop.
– or –
■
Select
Start > All Programs > Online Services > Easy
Internet Sign-up.
If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is available, you can use the
utility to
■
Sign up for a new Internet account.
■
Configure your notebook to use an existing account.
■
Learn about accessing the Internet through a LAN (local
area network), cable modem, or DSL.
If you plan to use a LAN, cable, or DSL Internet connection,
you might need to contact your ISP for information about
obtaining additional software or hardware. For more
information about LAN, cable, or DSL Internet connections,
select
Start > Help and Support.
If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is not available on your
notebook, refer to the next sections,
“Using an ISP-Provided
Icon”
and
“Using the Internet Connection Wizard.”
