Win9x/ME/NT/2K Netscape Setup Help

NorthNet is not responsible for any problems or damage resulting from the use of these instructions.

The following instructions are based on the NorthNet provided
NorthNet Dial-Up & Utilities CD-ROM version 1.9.5

You MAY NEED THE WINDOWS CD-ROM that was used to initially setup your system. Depending on what software is already installed on your system, there may be additional software that Windows has to copy from the Windows CD-ROM.

You may also need to know the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

Installation

• Insert the provided CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and the User Contract window should appear.  Click Next to begin the installation.  If this window does not appear:
   
• From the Desktop, select Start and then Run.
• In the Run field, enter X:northnet (where X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive ).

               For example, if your CD-ROM drive is the D drive you would
               enter: d:northnet

• Now, click the OK button.
   
• Please read the User Contract and, click Continue to continue.
• At the next window, please enter your User Name as specified on your sign-up sheet. A User Name must be entered IN ALL LOWER CASE. Before entering your User Name, please verify that your Caps Lock key is not on. After you have entered your User Name, click Next to continue.
• At the next window, please enter your Password as specified on your sign-up sheet. A Password is usually entered IN ALL LOWER CASE. Before entering your Password, please verify that your Caps Lock key is not on.  After you have entered your Password, please re-enter it in the second Password field (this is to confirm the Password is entered correctly).  Click Next to continue.
• A the next window, enter your real name (i.e. John Smith). Click Next to continue.
• At the next window, enter an organization name if applicable (not needed in most cases). Click Next to continue.
• You should now be at the window to select the appropriate NorthNet dial-up number.  Select a telephone number that is a local call from your location. After selecting the number, click Next to continue.
   
• The installation program will now make the necessary additions to your computer system to connect to NorthNet.
  
  If you do not have a modem installed, a dial-up adapter installed, Client for Microsoft Networks installed, or TCP/IP installed, you will be prompted to install these components as follows. Otherwise, proceed to the Netscape section of the instructions.

Netscape

• If you wish to install Netscape (recommended), click the OK button. If you don't want to install Netscape, click the Cancel button (If you click Cancel, then your Internet connection is ready to go; however, you'll need to manually setup your email program).
• After clicking OK, the Netscape Install Shield window should appear. Please wait until it finishes.
• When the Netscape Communicator Setup window appears, click Next to continue.
• When the Software License Agreement window appears, please read and click Yes to proceed.
• The next window to appear is the Setup Type window.  Make sure that Typical is selected.  Click Next to continue (if prompted for creation of a new directory, click Yes).
• When the Netscape Desktop Preferences Options window appears, click Next to continue.
• When the Select Program Folder appears, verify the folder is called Netscape Communicator, and then click Next to continue.
• The last window, the Start Copying Files window, should now appear.  To begin installing Netscape, click the Install button.
  
  Netscape will now be installed.
   
• After the installation is complete, if you'd like to view the Netscape readme, click the Yes button. Click the No button to continue.
• When the Netscape Information window appears, click the OK button.
  
  You will now be prompted to restart your computer.
   
• Click the OK button to restart your computer.
  
  After your computer has restarted, please continue to the next section for instructions on using Netscape.

Running Netscape Communicator (World Wide Web)

You can now run Netscape Communicator. Double-clicking on the Dial NorthNet icon on your desktop should bring up the Connection window. Verify your account login information and click the Connect button.

After your connection has been established, locate and Double-click on the Netscape Communicator icon to start Netscape.  The NorthNet help page should appear. You are now ready to browse the World Wide Web!  Enter an address in the Location field, or use one of the many bookmarks to go to a Web site.

Running Netscape Messenger (Electronic Mail)

Your email can be accessed via the Netscape Messenger program located under the Communicator pull-down menu.

To access your email, select Communicator and then select Messenger. If you are prompted to register Messenger as your default mail program, click Yes to continue.

To check to see if you have new messages, simply click on the Get Msg icon in the upper-left hand corner of the Messenger program.  The first time you check for new mail you will be asked for your password.  Enter your password (remember it's case sensitive) and click OK to continue.

To compose and send a new message, click on the New Msg icon in the upper-left hand corner.  This should bring up Composition window.  Now, enter the email address of the person you'd like to send the message to. Next, press the Tab key on your keyboard to advance to the Subject field.  Enter a subject and press the Tab key again to advance to the main message body.  Compose your message. After you've composed your message and are ready to send, click the Send button in the upper-left hand corner of the Composition window.  Messenger will contact the mail server, send the message, and then return you to the main Messenger program.

Closing Netscape

To close Netscape and/or Messenger, simply click on the close icon (the 'X' in the upper-right hand corner of a window).  To disconnect your connection after you close Netscape, double-click on the Dial NorthNet icon and your connection window will appear. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from NorthNet.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact the support staff at NorthNet.

2129 Jackson St  Oshkosh, WI 54901      phone: 920.233.5641     facsimile: 920.426.3075     email: info@northnet.net

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