4-10 IBM Personal Computer User GuideConfiguring your computer for a connection to theInternetIf your computer is equipped with a modem, you can connect to the Internet. Beforeyou configure your Internet software, you must first connect your computer to atelephone network (see “Setting up communications” on page 4-8).Your computer comes with two Web browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer andNetscape Navigator. If you choose to use Netscape Navigator, you must first installit. To install NetScape Navigator, click on the Install Netscape icon on the Windowsdesktop and follow the instructions on the screen. After the program has beeninstalled, a Netscape icon will be on the desktop.You can connect to the Internet using The Microsoft Network, or any other Internetservice provider. Internet service provider and line charges may apply.The IBM Internet Connection ServicesThe IBM Internet Connection Services is IBM's online service that gives you easyaccess to the Internet. Once you have configured your computer to connect to theInternet, you can access a wide variety of online information. Other online servicesinclude electronic mail, news groups (BBS), World Wide Web, and a lot more.Follow these steps to connect to the Internet through the IBM Internet ConnectionServices.1. Click on the Netscape icon or on the Internet Explorer icon on yourWindows 98 desktop.If you don't find the Netscape icon on your desktop, proceed to the nextsection “The Microsoft Network.”2. When the IBM Internet Connection Services screen appears, click on Signup... to display the online instructions on how to set up your computer.3. Follow the online instructions. If you need assistance, press the F1 key todisplay the online help.
