Toshiba Portege 2010 User Guide 2 - Page 75

Learning the Basics An overview of using the Internet 75 To set up the connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Network Setup Wizard or Network Connections. 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number. The computer connects with the network. An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information.