Compaq AERO 2100 Series - Connecting to an Isp

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CONNECTING TO AN ISP
You can connect to an ISP by creating a dial-up connection. Once
connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages.
To create a dial-up connection to an ISP:
Install a modem CompactFlash card.
Get the following information from your ISP: ISP dial-up access
telephone number, user name, password, and TCP/IP settings.
Select StartààProgramsààCommunicationààConnections.
Double-tap the Make New Connection icon.
Enter a name for the connection, such as "ISP Dial-Up."
Select Dial-Up Connection, then select Next.
Select your modem type.
You should not need to change any settings in the Configure or
TCP/IP Settings dialog boxes. Most ISPs now use server-assigned
addresses. If the ISP you are connecting to does not use server-
assigned addresses, enter the addresses in the TCP/IP Settings dialog
box. When finished, select Next.
Enter the access phone number and select Finish.
Once you have created the dial-up connection, double-tap the connection,
enter your user name and password, and select Connect any time you
want to connect. Once connected, you can use Inbox to send and receive
e-mail. Before you can use Inbox, you need to provide the information it
needs to communicate with the mail server. For specific instructions, see
Inbox.