Next Steps
Connect to the Internet
To connect the notebook to the Internet, you must enable your
communication hardware and have an account with an Internet
service provider (ISP).
Enable Communication Hardware
Your modem is enabled when the modem cable is connected to
the notebook and to an analog telephone line.
■ If you connected the modem cable during hardware setup,
your modem is enabled. Proceed to the following section,
“Set Up Internet Service.”
■ If you did not connect the modem cable during hardware
setup:
1. Turn off your notebook.
2. Follow the instructions in the section “Step 3: Connect the
Modem” in Chapter 1.
3. Turn on your notebook and log on to Windows.
4. Refer to the following section, “Set Up Internet Service.”
To enable a wireless device, refer to the printed Go Wireless
document included with your notebook (select models only).
For more information about modem, wireless, cable, DSL and
network connections, select Start > Help and Support. The
Help and Support utility provides hardware and software
information, instructions, tutorials, and wizards that can help you
set up or troubleshoot a variety of connections.
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