Connecting to the World
Logging On to an On-line Service or the Internet
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Etiquette Online
When you use the internet, it’s important to remember that you’re
dealing with people. You should give other people and “local” cus-
toms the same respect on line as you would face-to-face.
Keep the following points in mind:
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If you’re unsure about what might or might not be proper
behavior, most newsgroups have a list of FAQs (Frequently
Asked Questions). There’s also a list of general Internet FAQs
on the news.announce.newusers newsgroup.
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If you’re still unsure, read the offerings from others before you
post something of your own (this is called “lurking”). This way
you can get a feel for what’s going on without letting anybody
know you’re there or making a major social blunder.
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Whenever you post something on the Internet, include your
name and e-mail address. It’s a common courtesy to let others
know who they’re dealing with, and gives them a chance to
respond.
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Be considerate. Just as nobody likes being insulted face-to-
face, it’s no fun on line either. This isn’t to say you can’t dis-
agree with anybody on the Internet. A wide variety of differing
viewpoints is one of the things that keeps the Internet so vital
and alive.
Logging On to an On-line Service or the Internet
This section gives some tips for logging on to an on-line service or
the Internet. The basic steps you need to take are as follows:
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Set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or
on-line service and obtain your user name and password (for
more information see See “Installing TCP/IP Networking” on
page 201.).
Summary of Contents for Satellite 200 Series
Page 48: ...Let s Start at the Very Beginning UsingTheElectronicGuide 49 ...
Page 117: ...Before You Go to a Computer Store BuyingHardware 121 ...
Page 174: ...Little Cards That Do Big Things RemovingaPCCard 181 ...
Page 201: ...Connecting to the World DiscoveringToshiba sOn lineResources 209 ...
Page 248: ...Making Life Easier ChangingtheDisplayMode 259 ...
Page 255: ...What s Really Going On WhatReallyHappensWhenYouTurntheComputerOn 267 ...
Page 290: ...If Something Goes Wrong IfYouNeedFurtherAssistance 303 ...
Page 321: ...Hardware Setup TheHardwareConfigurationOptionsDialogBox 339 ...
Page 336: ...TSETUP OTHERS 355 ...
Page 356: ...Specifications 379 ...
Page 364: ...Input OutputPortAddressAssignments Part III Appendixes 389 ...