NEC VX Accessing the Internet, Sending and Receiving Email, Communicating with Your NEC Versa

!Manually configure an internet account or connect through a local area network (LAN).

Launch the connection wizard and follow the on-screen prompts to configure your system for internet access.

Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 95

To access the Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 95, go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Internet Tools, Get on the Internet. The Windows 95 Internet Connection Wizard offers the following choices:

!Take advantage of the Microsoft Internet Referral Service by allowing the wizard to automatically configure your account.

!Manually configure an internet account or connect through a local area network.

!Use your current account information to establish an internet connection.

Launch the connection wizard and follow the on-screen prompts to configure your system for internet access.

Accessing the Internet

Your NEC Versa VX system is equipped with an Internet shortcut key, located just above the keyboard. The first time that you press the Internet shortcut key, the Internet Connection Wizard launches, allowing you to configure your system for internet access. Once your internet connection is configured, pressing the Internet shortcut key launches your associated dial-up network connection, allowing you to enter your logon name and password. In addition, Microsoft Internet Explorer launches, providing quick access to your favorite internet sites.

Sending and Receiving Email

Your NEC Versa VX system is equipped with an Email shortcut key, located just above the keyboard. The first time that you press the Email shortcut key, the Internet Connection Wizard launches, allowing you to configure your system for email access. Once your internet connection is configured, pressing the Email shortcut key launches your associated dial-up network connection, allowing you to enter your logon name and password. In addition, Outlook Express launches, providing quick access to your email functions.

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