Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 13
Connecting to the Internet
Your 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 ISP for specific information
on your connection.
Refer to the “Setting Up Your Computer” of the Start Here guide to make the hardware
connections: for a modem see “Connecting a Modem” and for a network see “Setting Up
a Local Area Network” of the Start Here guide.
To connect to the Internet you must have:
A computer.
A dial-up modem or cable modem, or a DSL modem for high-speed broadband
connections. Contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need.
Internet service with an ISP.
A Web browser.
To connect to the Internet:
1 Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and
follow the instructions provided by the ISP.
2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it
up now by using Easy Internet Services.
a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
b Click All Programs.
c Click Easy Internet Services.
d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service.
3 Connect to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP.
Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in.
4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet.
You can use any Web browser; most computers have Internet Explorer. To open
Internet Explorer:
a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
b Click All Programs.
c Click Internet Explorer.
NOTE: Easy Internet Services provides a list of ISPs; however, you may choose
another ISP or transfer an existing account to this computer. To transfer existing
accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP.
NOTE: If you have questions, contact your ISP directly.
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