Toshiba Satellite 2805-S302 User Guide - Page 162
Connecting to the Internet
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Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 162 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: A modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Microsoft's Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account with AT&T WorldNet Service, or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP. If you choose to sign up for Internet access with AT&T WorldNet, you will not be charged for the call. Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connecting your computer's modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see Using the modem on page 81. 2 Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP's telephone number, and establish a connection with the ISP's computer. Toshiba and Yahoo! have joined together to offer you a free account on Yahoo!. In order to sign up for Yahoo!, you must have an Internet access account. If you are using your computer at the office, then you probably connect to the Internet through your company's network. See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet. Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer