Acer veriton m2630g User Manual

It is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the 
Internet (

). A comprehensive Internet 

security program is offered when you first start your computer. You 
should activate this protection as soon as possible, certainly before 
you connect to the Internet.

Using the Internet has become a natural part of daily 
computing. Just a few simple steps can connect you to 
a vast collection of knowledge and communication 
tools. To accomplish these steps you should first 
select an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which 
supplies the connection between your computer and 
the Internet. You should research the ISPs available in 

your region, not forgetting to talk to friends and family about their 
experiences or to check reviews and consumer reports. The ISP you 
select will provide instructions on how to connect to the Internet (you 
may need additional software or a special ‘box’ that connects to your 
phone line).

Depending on your computer model, your location and your 
communication needs, you have several ways to connect to the 
Internet. 

Some computers include a telephone dial-up (‘modem’) connector. 
This allows you to connect to the Internet using your telephone line. 
With a dial-up connection, you cannot use the modem and the 
telephone simultaneously on a single phone line. This type of 
connection is recommended only if you have limited use of the