Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Canadian Ringer Equivalence
Number Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Federal Communications
Commission Information . . . . . . .6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
General Information . . . . . . . . . .11
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15
On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . .16-17
Signing Up for WebTV . . . . .18-20
Connecting to the Home Page . .21
Explore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-27
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-31
Options Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34
Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . .35
Using a Computer Keyboard . . .36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Introduction
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else, record the model and
serial numbers in the
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two. These numbers will
help us assist you if you ever call for
help.
Hello!
Thanks for purchasing the Philips Magnavox Internet
Terminal. You need to become a subscriber to the
WebTV™ Network to access the Internet with this
product. Becoming a subscriber is an easy process
once you’ve connected your Internet Terminal and
learned the basic remote control functions described
in the following pages.
This manual takes you through easy-to-follow instruc-
tions so that you can ultimately enjoy the Internet.
WebTV Features
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Explore™ - A directory of the most useful and
exciting pages on the Internet
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E-mail (Electronic messages) - Exchange messages
with members of any Internet service
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Around Town™ - A catalogue of services and pages
on the Internet that are specific to your geographic
region
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Search - An easy way to locate information on spe-
cific topics of interest
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Favorites - Provides instant access to your favorite
pages on the Internet
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Multiple accounts - Lets members of your household
have private mailboxes and Favorites lists
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Content filtering - Allows you to restrict access to
e-mail and pages on the Internet that contain mature
material
NOTES
WARNING: Any changes or modifications of this equip-
ment not expressly approved by Philips Consumer
Electronics Company could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
WebTV™ and Around Town™ are trademarks of
WebTV Networks, Inc.
Copyright 1998 by Philips Consumer Electronics
Company and WebTV Networks, Inc.
