Setting up an Internet account

Before you can view the information on the Word Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have chosen Gateway.net or America Online (AOL) as an ISP, follow these instructions to set up and connect to your account.

To set up an Internet account with Gateway.net or AOL:

1Double-click the Register with Gateway.net or the America Online icon. If you do not find the service you want on the Windows desktop, then look for the Gateway.net or America Online icon located in the Online Services folder on the Windows desktop.

2Follow 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 Gateway.net or AOL Internet account:

1Double-click the Connect to Gateway.net or America Online icon. The Connect dialog box opens.

2Complete the member name and password information, then click Connect. The computer dials the Internet account telephone number.

After connecting, the Web browser opens. For information about the Web and the Web browser, see “Using the World Wide Web” on page 44.

To disconnect from your Gateway.net or AOL Internet account:

Click X in the top right corner of the Web browser. Your computer disconnects from the Internet.

Important

Make sure that your computer disconnects properly from your Internet account. If you do not have an “unlimited hours” ISP account, you may have to pay for the time that you are connected, even if you are not at the computer.

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