Choosing an ISP
You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. The computer includes the
following software features to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use
an existing account:
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Internet Services & Offers (available in some locations)
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ISP-provided icons (available in some locations)
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Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard (available in all locations)
Using Internet Services & Offers
If the Internet Service & Offers utility is supported in the country or region in which you purchased the
computer, you can access the utility by using the following method:
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Select Start > All Programs > Online Services > Get Online.
The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these tasks:
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Signing up for a new Internet account
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Configuring the computer to use an existing account
Using ISP-provided icons
If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country or region in which you purchased the computer, the
icons may be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named
Online Services.
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To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-
click an icon, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
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