The World Wide Web; Internet Service Providers; Connecting To The Internet - Toshiba A8-S8513 User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer's Features
An overview of using the Internet

The World Wide Web

The World Wide Web (or "Web") is a subset of the
Internet — a collection of interlinked documents (located on
computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a
specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol
(HTTP).
The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or
video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special
programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work
with HTTP. They make it easier to connect to a particular network
address and send and receive information.

Internet Service Providers

To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and
businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a
company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines
necessary to maintain an Internet connection.
You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or
through other higher-speed communication methods such as Digital
Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links.

Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you need:
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A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection
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A Web browser
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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account
Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the
Internet.
1 Connect your computer's modem to a telephone line.
For more information on connecting a modem, see
"Connecting the modem to a telephone line" on page
2 Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP's
telephone number, and establish a connection with the ISP's
computer.
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.
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