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USING
AMERICA ONLINE
How
do I connect to AOL from the Internet?
•Install
your AOL software as usual on a machine that is properly configured to access
the net via TCP/IP, make sure your connection to the Internet is active, and
launch the AOL application (click the AOL icon).
FOR
AOL VERSION 3.0
•On
a computer running Windows, click
Setup on the Sign On screen. On the next screen, click Edit Location. Select
"TCP/IP" from the Network drop-down menu, then click OK. Click OK to
return to the Sign On screen, then sign on as usual.
•On
a computer running MacOS, select
"TCP Connection" from the Locality pop-up menu on the Sign On screen,
then sign on as usual.
FOR
AOL VERSION 4.0
•On
a computer running Windows, click
Setup on the Sign On screen. On the next screen, click "Create a location
for use with new access numbers or an ISP." Click Next.
•At
the next screen, type ISLC (or simply keep the default answer) in the box
identifying the new location. Select
"Add a custom connection (for example, TCP/IP)."
Click Next.
•At
the next screen, click OK.
FOR
AOL VERSION 5.0
·
See above
section for AOL 4.0. Settings are the same for 5.0
When
you connect to AOL, it should automatically connect through ISLC first.
After you connect to AOL, you will need to change your AOL account to
Bring Your Own Access billing ($9.95 for unlimited) go into AOL and select the
Keyword button in the top right corner. Type
in "billing" and press enter. Change
your account information to BYOA.
What is the
difference between AOL and Internet Services?
AOL
(and others such as Prodigy) is a commercial online service using proprietary
connection software. Internet
Explorer (as well as Netscape) is an application called a browser that allows
you to access Internet-accessible information.
The browsers also have an email function. AOL has limited functionality as a browser in surfing the
‘net, using email, and downloading programs and files. However, AOL is very user-friendly for beginners to the
Internet.
If
you are primarily using AOL for email and Instant Messenger™, you might want
to consider terminating your AOL service.
The software provided by ISLC installs a dialing connection, the browser
Internet Explorer and an email program (Outlook Express with Internet Explorer
4.0x). Instant Messenger can now be used from any Internet connection and is
currently available for free to download from AOL. Below is some information
from the AOL site about Instant Messenger™.
What
is AOL Instant Messenger™?
Instant
Messenger shows you a current list of your friends who are online when you are.
Simply add your friends to your personal Buddy List, and their names will show
up when they are online.
When
you see a friend online, you can send him or her an Instant Message by clicking
on his or her screen name and typing. When you and your online buddy are
swapping messages, it's like being in an exclusive chat room, where you can work
together on projects, make lunch plans, or just trade the latest gossip.
Do
I need to be an AOL member to use AOL Instant Messenger™?
No, anyone who has Internet access
can use AOL Instant Messenger™! All you need to do is
register, download the
software (can be downloaded from www.aol.com), and install it on your computer.
You can use Instant Messenger to talk to Internet users and AOL members,
regardless of whether they're using their office or school network or a local
Internet Service Provider.
What
do I need to get started using AOL Instant Messenger™?
All you need is the Instant Messenger™ software and a computer with a
connection to the Internet. AOL Instant Messenger™ runs on your existing
Internet connection, so when you connect to the Internet (in the usual way), you
can use Instant Messenger™ just like you would use any other Internet program
-- by double-clicking the program icon. At home, you probably connect to the
Internet by dialing in to your Internet Service Provider. At the office or
school, your computer will most likely be connected to a Local Area Network
(LAN).
FOR
HELP ON INSTALLING
AND USING AOL go to www.aol.com
Note: The information provided above by Internet Services of the Low Country (ISLC) does not imply endorsement of AOL or Instant Messenger™. In addition, ISLC is not a provider of AOL services and does not provide technical support for AOL and related services and programs such as Instant Messenger™. ISLC cannot guarantee your connection to AOL or any other online service provider.
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