Connecting to the Internet
The computer can connect to the Internet through the telephone modem. There are other ways to connect to the Internet that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (digital subscriber line). Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for specific information on the connection. See “About the Internet” for more information about using the Internet.
Refer to the “Setting Up the Computer” chapter of this guide to make the hardware connections: for a modem, see “Connecting a Modem” and for a network see “Setting Up a Local Area Network.”
To connect to the Internet, you must have:
A computer.
A
Internet service with an ISP.
A Web browser.
To connect to the Internet:
1Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP.
2Connect to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP.
3Open your Web browser and browse the Internet.
You can use any Web browser; most computers have Microsoft Internet Explorer. To open Internet Explorer:
a Click the Windows Start Button 
on the taskbar. b Click Internet Explorer.
NOTE: If you have questions, contact your ISP directly.
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