User manual MDG COMUPTERS CANADA USER GUIDE FOR ALL COMPUTER

[. . . ] MDG User Guide MDG Computer ­ Windows XP User Manual Copyright 2005 ­ MDG Computers Canada Inc. 1. 0 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Copyright 2005 by MDG Computers Canada Inc. First Edition No part of this document may be copied reproduced, transmitted, translated, stored in a retrieval system or altered by any means, except documentation kept by the MDG Customer for backup purposes, without the explicit, written permission of MDG Computers Canada Inc. This document is presented `as is' and is for informational purposes only. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document MDG Computers Canada Inc, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for error or omissions contained in this document. [. . . ] It is strongly recommended that you enable the Internet Connection Firewall at this time. On the last page is an option to add a shortcut to this connection to your desktop. You may want to do this to allow you to easily connect to the internet Manually. Once you have made your selection click `Finish'. Your DSL Internet connection is now properly configured. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 44 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 3. 2. 3 Cable Connection High speed through cable usually does not need to be configured if you are connecting the cable modem to your network adapter using an Ethernet cable, however, you should turn on the Windows Firewall before you plug your computer in to the cable modem. If your cable modem is connected to your computer using a USB cable you will have to install the cable modem software and configure your cable modem according to your ISPs specifications. Once you have completed those steps then proceed with these instructions. Click `Start' # `Control Panel' # `Network And Internet Connections' The Network And Internet Connections window should appear. Click `Windows Firewall'. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 45 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 The following window should appear. The Windows Firewall is now turned on. It is now safe to connect your cable modem to your computer with the Ethernet cable. Connect the cable and check to see if you have an Internet connection. If you do not, restart your computer. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 46 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 3. 3 Outlook Express 3. 3. 1 Configuring Outlook Express Outlook Express comes bundled with Windows XP and is usually a home users first choice for sending and receiving e-mail. Either as a continuation of your Internet connection setup or during the first time you run Outlook Express you will be asked to configure your account. The following steps below should suffice in configuring Outlook Express properly to receive e-mail from your ISP, however, if these instructions do not work you will have to contact your ISPs help-desk to be instructed on how to enter the correct settings. Outlook Express can be accessed by clicking `Start' # `All Programs' # `Outlook Express'. If the Internet Connection Wizard does not appear when you run Outlook Express you can access the new account creation by opening Outlook Express and then clicking on `Tools' # `Accounts'. Type in your name as you want it to appear to people you're sending mail to. Click `Next'. 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 47 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Type in your e-mail address. Click `Next'. Type in the names of the Incoming and Outgoing mail servers (these names will be provided by your ISP). Click `Next' 4238A288-1BE1-20EB53 Page 48 of 78 MDG Computers Canada Inc. User Guide Version1. 1 Type in your username (usually either the portion of your e-mail address in front of the `@' symbol or the entire email address) and password. On the last page click `Finish'. You should now be able to send and receive e-mail. If you receive error messages you may need to change certain settings to coincide with those required by your ISP. [. . . ] Q: I need to activate Windows XP and I get a message from Microsoft that states that my installation ID is invalid, what do I do?A: When you receive this message click Change Product Key. Type in the Windows XP Home/Pro Edition product key in to the boxes and click Update Key. A new installation ID should be created. [. . . ]