Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet

Requirements

•A PC.

•A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for any specific software and hardware you may need.

•Internet service with an ISP.

•A Web browser.

To set up and connect to the Internet:

1Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected.

2Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP.

If Internet service was not set up during the initial setup of the PC, it can be set up now using the Easy Internet Sign-up or the Internet Services wizard (select models only).

Click Start on the taskbar, All Programs, Online Services, and Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services.

Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service.

NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services provides a list of Internet service providers; however, you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this PC. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP.

3Connect to the Internet. You must connect through the ISP to connect to the Internet.

Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop.

4Open your Web browser and browse the Internet.

You can use any Web browser; most PCs have Internet Explorer. Click Start, All Programs, and Internet Explorer.

NOTE: If you have questions, contact the ISP directly.

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