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INTERNET: WORLD WIDE WEB AND EMAIL
Computers around the world can communicate with one another through a
common network called the
Internet.
This network lets you exchange email
and access websites.
Just like you need an account with your local phone company to make
telephone calls, you need to have an account with an
Internet Service
Provider
(ISP) to access the Internet.
There are three common ways to connect your computer to the Internet. We
recommend that you choose an ISP based on the type of Internet connection
that you want to use.
A
dial-up
connection uses your regular telephone line and the modem
inside your computer. This type of connection is widely available and
generally inexpensive. However, it is not as fast as
broadband
connections, such as DSL and cable.
A
DSL
(Digital Subscriber Line) connection is a type of broadband
connection. It uses your telephone line and a special modem that
connects to the
Ethernet
(network) port on your computer. DSL is
faster than dial-up, but it is more expensive and is not available in all
areas.
A
cable
connection is another type of broadband connection. It uses
your TV cable line and a special modem that connects to the
Ethernet
(network) port on your computer. Like DSL, cable is faster than dial-
up, but it is also more expensive and is not available in all areas.
Setting Up an Internet Account
The following example shows the set up of a dial-up Internet account using
PeoplePC. There are many other ISPs available. If you want to use or are
already using a different ISP, please contact that service directly for
assistance in setting up or transferring your account. More information on
setting up an Internet account is available on page 45 of this manual. You
can also check
Start
, then
All Programs
for set up programs for other ISPs.
PeoplePC is not included on all Medion notebooks. If your notebook does not
include PeoplePC software, please follow the instructions on page 45 for
setting up an Internet account with a different ISP.
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