Philips MAT972KB QUG Additional Sign-up Tips, Using Your Current Internet Service Provider

Connecting to the WebTV Network

Additional Sign-up Tips

❐The sign-up pages will reappear each time you turn on your Internet Terminal until you complete the sign-up process.

❐If you make a mistake, press the Back (EXIT) button until the incorrect page appears. Going back deletes the information on the current page. Make the correction, then continue as instructed.

❐A screen may appear that asks if you want to update your Internet Terminal with the latest features. Use the Arrow buttons to select Update Now, then press the GO button.

If you have trouble connecting to the WebTV Network:

❐Make sure the phone jack used for WebTV is a working line. You can check by plugging a phone into the phone jack and listening for a dial tone.

❐If you receive an error message when your Internet Terminal tries to connect to the WebTV Network, follow these steps:

1.Use the Arrow buttons to select Options, then press the GO button to view the Dialing options screen.

2.Use the Arrow buttons to select Advanced, then press the GO button.

3.Use the Arrow buttons to select the Audible dialing box, then press the GO button to place a check in the box.

4.Use the Arrow buttons to select Done, then press the GO button.

5.Use the Arrow buttons to select Connect, then press the GO button.

6.Turn up the volume on the TV to listen to the dialing process. You should hear a dial tone, numbers being dialed, and the sound of a modem.

If you hear an operator message, your Internet Terminal is dialing incorrectly. Turn off the Internet Terminal, then turn it on again. You may need to adjust your Telephone Options before trying to connect to the WebTV Network again. Details are on page 24.

Using Your Current Internet Service Provider

If you already have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), you can use this account to connect to the WebTV Network.

Go to the Web Home Page. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to select Using WebTV. Press the GO button. Use the Arrow buttons to select Instructions, then press the GO button. Information about using your current ISP will be available.

The WebTV Network has thousands of local access points across the coun- try. However, some access points may result in long-distance charges. The WebTV Network is continually adding local access points. For more informa- tion about the one nearest you, call 1-800-GO-WEBTV (469-3288). (Service and support fees may apply for accessing WebTV Network customer sup- port.)

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