User manual MDG COMUPTERS CANADA USER GUIDE FOR ALL COMPUTER

[. . . ] MDG User Guide MDG Computer ­ Windows XP User Manual Copyright 2005 ­ MDG Computers Canada Inc. 1. 0 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Copyright 2005 by MDG Computers Canada Inc. First Edition No part of this document may be copied reproduced, transmitted, translated, stored in a retrieval system or altered by any means, except documentation kept by the MDG Customer for backup purposes, without the explicit, written permission of MDG Computers Canada Inc. This document is presented `as is' and is for informational purposes only. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document MDG Computers Canada Inc, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for error or omissions contained in this document. [. . . ] To set up your Internet Connection click `Set up or change your Internet connection'. The following window will appear. To begin the configuration of your Internet connection click `Setup'. This window can also be used to change the many of the settings associated with the operation of Internet Explorer, a powerful Web browser bundled with Microsoft Windows XP . Internet Explorer is explained later in this chapter. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 39 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 3. 2. 1 Dial-Up Connection When the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard window appears click `Next'. Select `Connect to the Internet'. Click `Next'. up my connection 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 40 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Select `Connect modem'. Click `Next'. using a dial-up Type in the Name of your connection Click `Next'. Type in the phone number your ISP provided to you. Click `Next'. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 41 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Type in your user name and password, these should have been provided to you by your ISP. If you enable the first option box your computer will automatically attempt to connect to the Internet whenever a program requests a connection to the Internet. It is strongly recommended that you enable the Internet Connection Firewall at this time. On the last page is an option to add a shortcut to this connection to your desktop. You may want to do this to allow you to easily connect to the internet Manually. Your dial-up Internet connection is now properly configured. 3. 2. 2 DSL Connection When the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard window appears click `Next'. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 42 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Select `Connect to the Internet'. Click `Next'. up my connection Select `Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password'. Click `Next'. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 43 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Type in the Name of your connection. Click `Next'. your user name and password, these should have been provided to you by your ISP. If you enable the first option box your computer will automatically attempt to connect to the Internet whenever a program requests a connection to the Internet. It is strongly recommended that you enable the Internet Connection Firewall at this time. On the last page is an option to add a shortcut to this connection to your desktop. You may want to do this to allow you to easily connect to the internet Manually. Your DSL Internet connection is now properly configured. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 44 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 3. 2. 3 Cable Connection High speed through cable usually does not need to be configured if you are connecting the cable modem to your network adapter using an Ethernet cable, however, you should turn on the Windows Firewall before you plug your computer in to the cable modem. If your cable modem is connected to your computer using a USB cable you will have to install the cable modem software and configure your cable modem according to your ISPs specifications. Once you have completed those steps then proceed with these instructions. [. . . ] A: Your product key should be on a sticker on the top or side of your computer. This sticker is for Windows XP only, it cannot be used to activate any other program. Q: Where is my Microsoft Works product key? 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 81 of 81 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 A: The Microsoft Works product key is printed on the back of the Microsoft Works software suite box. This key can only be used to activate the programs listed on the front of the box. [. . . ]