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Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0
for Windows95
The latest version of the Internet Explorer can be found at
<http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ie.htm>.
This Setup Guide is intended for Windows95 users who have installed the
Sonic Windows 3.1x Startup Kit on their PC's and would like
to upgrade to the Windows95 Dialer. The Internet Explorer installs both
itself and the Internet Setup Wizard. The Internet Setup Wizard than helps
you install and configure the Windows95 dialer. This is the easiest way
to upgrade to the Windows95 dialer.
WARNING: Do not install the Internet Explorer unless you are an intermediate
or advanced PC user and have the time and patience to complete the job yourself.
Once you have installed the Internet Explorer and in turn the Windows95
dialer you will no longer be able to use Sonic's telephone
or Email support for any of the software that came with your Sonic
Windows 3.1x Startup Kit (i.e., Trumpet Winsock, Netscape, Eudora, and Ewan).
NOTE: This procedure loads files, and drivers not typically
installed as part of a Win95 installation. It is essential that
you have your original Windows95 CD-ROM or floppies
to complete this procedure successfully.
After installing the software, you must use the Windows95 dialer instead
of Trumpet Winsock. This makes it possible for you to use 32 bit Internet
applications designed for Windows95 (e.g., Netscape Navigator for Windows95).
Moreover, you will still be able to use Windows 3.1x Internet applications
including the ones that came with your Sonic Windows 3.1x
Startup Kit (i.e., Netscape, Eudora, and Ewan).
A. Download:
- The first step is to obtain a copy of the Microsoft Internet Explorer
2.0 for Windows95 (i.e., MSIE20.EXE). If you haven't already done so, you
may download a copy of the Internet Explorer from Microsoft Coporation at
<http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ie.htm>.
- Many standard installations of Windows95 already have Explorer
installed. If you have an icon on your Desktop labeled 'The Internet',
double click it to begin installation.
B. Installation:
- Double-click the MSIE20.EXE file you just downloaded and follow the
on-screen instructions.
C. Configuration:
- Choose START > PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > INTERNET > INTERNET
SETUP WIZARD.
- For HOW DO YOU WANT TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET? choose I ALREADY HAVE
AN ACCOUNT WITH A DIFFERENT SERVICE PROVIDER.
- For DO YOU WANT TO USE MICROSOFT EXCHANGE TO SEND AND RECEIVE INTERNET
MAIL? choose NO.
- For NAME OF SERVICE PROVIDER type in <Sonic>.
You may use both upper and lower case letters here.
- For AREA CODE type in <707>.
- For TELEPHONE NUMBER type in one of the phone numbers listed below.
Make sure to choose a phone number that is a local call for you. If you
are uncertain of which phone number to use, please contact your local operator
by dialing 0.
- (707) <522-1001> Santa Rosa
- (707) <792-0108> Petaluma
- (707) <887-0811> Forestville
- (707) <996-0901> Sonoma
- For ISDN users, please call Sonic Customer Support
at (707) 522-1000 and request the special ISDN phone number.
- Leave the BRING UP TERMINAL WINDOW AFTER DIALING box unchecked.
- For USER NAME type in your <username> (e.g., johnd) and
add a <.ppp> (e.g., johnd.ppp) to the end of it. Make sure
to only use lower case letters here. If you are uncertain of what your username
is, please call Sonic Customer Support at (707) 522-1000.
Telephone technicians are available between the hours of 9am to 1pm and
2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday except holidays. Note: Telephone support
operates on a call back basis with the response time varying dependent upon
load.
- For PASSWORD type in your <password> (e.g., Tom123).
Passwords are case sensitive so be sure to type in your password exactly
as you chose it. In other words, Tom123, tom123, and TOM123 are not the
same password. If you are uncertain of what your password is, please call
Sonic Customer Support at (707) 522-1000.
- For HOW DO YOU OBTAIN YOUR INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) ADDRESS? choose
MY INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNS ONE.
- For DNS SERVER type in <208.201.224.11>.
- For ALTERNATE DNS SERVER type in <208.201.224.33>.
- For DO YOU WANT TO RESTART YOUR YOUR COMPUTER NOW? click the YES button.
D. Windows 95 Dialer User Guide:
- To dial-up and connect to Sonic you need to use the
Windows95 dialer. Choose START > PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > DIAL-UP
NETWORKING.
- Double click the Sonic.net icon.
- For PASSWORD type in your <password> (e.g., Tom123).
Passwords are case sensitive so be sure to type in your password exactly
as you chose it. In other words Tom123, tom123, and TOM123 are not the same
password. If you are uncertain of what your password is, please call
Sonic.net Customer Support.
- Click the CONNECT button to dial-up and connect to Sonic.
IMPORTANT: You must use the Windows95 dialer to properly dial-up
and connect to Sonic before you can run any Internet applications!
- When you want to disconnect from Sonic, click the DISCONNECT
button. Remember, once you are disconnected from Sonic you
will no longer be able to use your Internet Software (e.g., Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Eudora Email, Netscape, etc.).
E. Microsoft Internet Explorer - Configuration and User Guide:
- Use the Windows95 dialer to dial-up and connect to Sonic.
- Choose START > PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > INTERNET TOOLS >
INTERNET EXPLORER.
- Choose VIEW > OPTIONS... and click the NEWS tab.
- Put a check mark in the USE INTERNET EXPLORER TO READ INTERNET NEWSGROUPS
box.
- For NEWS SERVER ADDRESS type in <news.sonic.net>. Make
sure to only use lower case letters here.
- For NAME type in your <First and Last name> (e.g., John
Doe). You may use both upper and lower case letters here.
- For EMAIL ADDRESS type in your <username@sonic.net> (e.g.,
johnd@sonic.net). Make sure to only use lower case letters here. If you
are uncertain of what your username is, please call Sonic
Customer Support at (707) 522-1000.
- Click the OK button to finish the configuration of the INTERNET EXPLORER.
- At this point you may begin cruising the World Wide Web (WWW) by clicking
on any underlined text you find.
- To quit the INTERNET EXPLORER choose FILE > EXIT. Remember that
quitting the INTERNET EXPLORER does not disconnect you from Sonic.
To disconnect from Sonic you must use the Windows95 dialer.
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