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IBM Personal Computer User Guide
Configuring your computer for a connection to the
Internet
If your computer is equipped with a modem, you can connect to the Internet. Before
you configure your Internet software, you must first connect your computer to a
telephone network (see “Setting up communications” on page 4-8).
Your computer comes with two Web browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and
Netscape Navigator. If you choose to use Netscape Navigator, you must first install
it. To install NetScape Navigator, click on the Install Netscape icon on the Windows
desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. After the program has been
installed, a Netscape icon will be on the desktop.
You can connect to the Internet using The Microsoft Network, or any other Internet
service provider. Internet service provider and line charges may apply.
The IBM Internet Connection Services
The IBM Internet Connection Services is IBM's online service that gives you easy
access to the Internet. Once you have configured your computer to connect to the
Internet, you can access a wide variety of online information. Other online services
include electronic mail, news groups (BBS), World Wide Web, and a lot more.
Follow these steps to connect to the Internet through the IBM Internet Connection
Services.
1. Click on the
Netscape
icon or on the
Internet Explorer
icon on your
Windows 98 desktop.
If you don't find the Netscape icon on your desktop, proceed to the next
section “The Microsoft Network.”
2. When the IBM Internet Connection Services screen appears, click on
Sign
up...
to display the online instructions on how to set up your computer.
3. Follow the online instructions. If you need assistance, press the
F1
key to
display the online help.