Connecting to the Internet
 

To open your Internet browser :

1. Read through or print this page out for reference.
    
2. Left click on the "Start" button at the bottom left of your screen.
    
3. In the menu that appears move the mouse over the word "Programs."  A new menu will appear showing various programs on your computer.
    

4. Look for the following menu item and left click on it, Internet explorer will begin to run.
     
   
    
   (If Internet Explorer is not in that menu search some of the other menus, your computer may have been customized)
    

5. If you are not already connected to the Internet the following screen will appear asking you to connect.
   
   
6. Left click the connect button as indicated above. There will be a wait as your computer tries to connect with the company that provides your internet service (ISP).  When a set of computers appears on the right hand side of the Taskbar you will have successfully connected to the Internet and can begin to use your Internet browser to explore the Internet.
   
   (If you did not successfully connect to the Internet, try again a couple of time.  If you cannot connect, check with the individual who looks after that computer or call your internet service provider (ISP) for assistance.)

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