- Step 1 - Dialup Networking -

Go to the Apple Menu, select Control Panels, then choose TCP/IP.

This is an example of how your TCP/IP Control Panel should look (see window below).

Make sure that PPP is selected under Connect via. Also make sure 
that there are no other options that say "SLIP", "MacPPP" or "AOL link"
in the drop down box for Connect Via. 

Go to the Apple Menu, select Control Panels, then choose Modem.

This is an example of how your Modem Control Panel should look (see window below).

Ensure that "Modem Port" is selected in the Connect via: drop down box.

For the Modem selection, choose the appropriate modem you are using.
If you cannot find your modem listed, contact the modem's manufacturer.

Go to the Apple menu, and then to the Control Panels. Find the control panel named PPP. 

This dialog box is what you will see when you open PPP (see window below).

Ensure the "Registered User" radio button is selected.

In the NAME field, enter your login (user) name in lowercase 
(do not add @cvc.net, and make sure the name is entered in lowercase).

In the PASSWORD field, enter your password for our system 
(make sure the password is entered in lowercase).

In the NUMBER field, enter your CVC Internet dial-in number.

Assuming everything has been set up correctly, you should be able to click 
on the Connect button and connect to our server.

- Step 2 - Browser Configurations -

1.) On the desktop (computer's main screen), double-click on the My Computer icon.

2.) In the My Computer window, double click on the Control Panel icon.

3.) In the Control Panel window, double click the Internet icon.

4.) In the Internet Properties screen, select the General tab.

On the General tab screen, Home Page section, Address box: enter http://www.cvc.net.
At the bottom of the Internet Properties window, click on the Apply button.

(sample screen below)

5.) Go to the top of the Internet Properties window, and click on the Connection tab.

6.) In the Connection screen, Connection section, click on the bullet beside Connect To The Internet Using A Modem. To continue setup, click on the Settings button.

(sample screen below)

7.) In the Settings screen, enter the following items:

• In the Use The Following Dial-up Networking Connection box: click on the arrow on the right-hand side of the box, and select CVC Internet. 

• In the Number of times to attempt connection box: box can be left blank, or a number entered (this is an optional setting).

• In the Number of seconds to wait between attempts box: box can be left blank, or a number entered (this is an optional setting).

• In the Log on to this connection using the following information, User box: enter your CVC Internet username (in lowercase, Do Not add @cvc.net).

• In the Log on to this connection using the following information, Password box: enter your CVC Internet password (in lowercase).

• In the Log on to this connection using the following information, Domain box: leave this box empty.

• Uncheck the Disconnect is Idle For __ Minutes box.

• Uncheck Connect automatically to update subscriptions box.

• Click on the OK button (at the bottom of the Settings screen), then the Apply button, then click on the OK button to close the remaining windows.

(sample screen below)

- Step 3 - Mail Configurations -

1. Open Outlook Express.

2. At the top of the Outlook Express window, click on the Tools menu and select Accounts.

3. In the New Account window, select POP for the Account Type, then click OK.

4. In the Edit Account window, Account Settings screen, complete the following:

a) Account Name - Enter your real name

b) "Send and Receive All" schedule - This is an optional setting. Click on the box to activate this setting, or leave the window blank to keep this option non- activated.

c) Personal Information section, Name window - Enter your real name.

d) E-Mail Address - Enter your e-mail address.

e) Receiving Mail section, Account ID window - enter your CVC Internet username (in lowercase, Do Not add @cvc.net).

f) POP Server - Enter mail.cvc.net (in lowercase, no spaces).

g) Password - Enter your CVC Internet password (in lowercase).

h) Save - This option saves your password in the program. To activate this option, click on the box.

i) Sending Mail section, SMTP window - Enter mail.cvc.net (in lowercase, no spaces).

5. At the top of the Edit window, click on the Options tab.

6. In the Options screen, complete the following:

a) In the Message Options section, Default Signature window - Select None (signature's can be selected for each account created, for advanced user's).

b) Additional Headers - Leave blank (additional headers can be added, for advanced users).

c) In the Server Options section, Partially Retrieve Messages Over - Leave this option blank (unchecked).

d) Leave a Copy of Each Message on the Server - Leave this option blank (unchecked).

e) Allow Online Access - Leave this option blank (unchecked).

7. At the bottom of the Edit Account window, click OK.

8. Close Outlook Express (to refresh the program).

Your done! For information on using e-mail or browsing the Internet, refer to the Help Menu 
located within the software program.

Internet Explorer's Cache

To keep Internet Explorer running at it's best, make sure to periodically clean the cache. The cache stores graphics of sites you browse on the Internet, so the next time you revisit the site it will load the page much faster. But after extensive browsing the cache will become plugged, causing problems with browsing.

Cleaning The Cache - Version 3.0

1.) Click Options on the View menu in Internet Explorer.

2.) Click the Advanced tab, click Settings in the Temporary Internet Files area, and then click Empty Folder.

Cleaning The Cache - Version 5.0 and up

1.) Click Tools in the upper left corner of Internet Explorer.

2.) Click on Internet Options.

3.) In the Internet Options Properties window, click on Delete Files under Temporary Internet Folders.  Another window will appear stating "Delete All Temporary Internet Files" - click OK.

4.) When the hour glass returns, click OK to return to Internet Explorer.

Microsoft Products
 - Software Technical Information - 

FAQ’s Online Database 
 http://support.microsoft.com/directory/

Phone:
1-425-635-7222 (Windows 98/2000) 

Phone:
1-425-635-7000 (Windows 95)

Phone: 
1-425-635-7123 (Internet Explorer)

Phone:  
1-425-637-9308 (Microsoft Programs)

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