Apple twentieth anniversary mac Service Manual
Connecting with the Apple Internet Connection Kit
The facilities of an Internet service provider let you use your computer to get onto the Internet.
Although some ISPs offer other services, Internet access is their main business. Once you connect with
an ISP, you have unlimited access to the Internet because your connection with the ISP actually turns
your computer into a part of the network itself.
Although some ISPs offer other services, Internet access is their main business. Once you connect with
an ISP, you have unlimited access to the Internet because your connection with the ISP actually turns
your computer into a part of the network itself.
All the software you need to connect with an ISP is included with your computer in the Apple Internet
Connection Kit (AICK). This software package helps you select and set up an account with one of
several ISPs and helps you set up your Internet connection software. AICK also contains several other
software utilities designed for the Internet. For more information and instructions, see the Apple
Internet Connection Kit: Getting Started manual, which you’ll find in the Apple Extras folder on the
computer’s hard disk (as an electronic document), or in the box with your computer.
Connection Kit (AICK). This software package helps you select and set up an account with one of
several ISPs and helps you set up your Internet connection software. AICK also contains several other
software utilities designed for the Internet. For more information and instructions, see the Apple
Internet Connection Kit: Getting Started manual, which you’ll find in the Apple Extras folder on the
computer’s hard disk (as an electronic document), or in the box with your computer.
Connecting with America Online (not available in all regions)
Unlike ISPs, online services provide additional services for their members alone. An online service may
offer e-mail, updated news, sports scores, stock price updates, special chat groups, and other services
as well as a connection to the Internet. Some, like AOL, also offer their own software for use on the
Internet. Online services work differently from ISPs in that they filter and funnel some of the data
before you receive it and do not make your computer an actual part of the Internet. This allows such
services to tailor the Internet access they provide their members. For example, Internet sites deemed
not suitable for children can be placed off limits. You might consider this in deciding whether to select
an online service or an ISP.
offer e-mail, updated news, sports scores, stock price updates, special chat groups, and other services
as well as a connection to the Internet. Some, like AOL, also offer their own software for use on the
Internet. Online services work differently from ISPs in that they filter and funnel some of the data
before you receive it and do not make your computer an actual part of the Internet. This allows such
services to tailor the Internet access they provide their members. For example, Internet sites deemed
not suitable for children can be placed off limits. You might consider this in deciding whether to select
an online service or an ISP.
If AOL is available in your region, you may want to use it if you have never used an online service or the
Internet before. For more information about AOL, see its folder on your hard disk or on the CD that
came with your computer. After you start AOL, refer to AOL’s onscreen help for assistance on
establishing an account with AOL.
Internet before. For more information about AOL, see its folder on your hard disk or on the CD that
came with your computer. After you start AOL, refer to AOL’s onscreen help for assistance on
establishing an account with AOL.
Note: In regions where AOL service is not available, the AOL software is not provided on your
computer’s hard disk or CD.
computer’s hard disk or CD.
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