Internet Service Providers; Connecting To The Internet - Toshiba M2 User Manual

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 may need:
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A modem
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A Web browser
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A telephone line
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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account
The Microsoft
automatically configured on your system so that when you
first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP
account, or assists you in setting up your computer to work
with your existing ISP.
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 to a phone line" on page
An overview of using the Internet
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