Connecting To The Internet; Surfing The Internet - Toshiba M700 Series, M705 Series User Manual

Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you need:
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A browser or communications program
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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan
to use the Internet
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A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/
Wi-Fi
Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the
Internet.
1 Connect your computer's modem (available on certain models)
to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a
modem, see
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.

Surfing the Internet

Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home
page, for example, your ISP's home page on the Internet or your
company's Web site home page.
To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address. The Web
address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier
for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can
also appear within a Web page's text, and are known as links.
Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that
site.
You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed
to help you look for information.
Exploring Your Computer's Features
An overview of using the Internet
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