Satellite User's Guide

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Exploring Your Options
Connecting to the Internet
Getting started
1 Connect the cable.
2 Load the transfer program on both computers.
3 Set any specific options.
4 Start the transfer.
5 When you have finished transferring files, close the programs
on both computers.
Getting help
1 Click Start, then Help and Support.
2 Click the Index icon on the toolbar.
3 In the dialog box, type
direct cable connection.
4 Follow the online guide instructions.
Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet you need:
❖ A modem (one comes with your Satellite computer)
❖ A telephone line, DSL or cable connection
❖ A browser or communications program
❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service
Making the physical connection
You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem
or through other higher-speed communication methods, such as
Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite link.