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Setting up an Internet account 43
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:
1 Double-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.
2 Follow 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:
1 Double-click the Connect to Gateway.net or America Online icon. The
Connect dialog box opens.
2 Complete 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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