| +ACCOUNT SETUP + + |
Connect to this ISP to Begin Account Creation
+ +You're ready to connect to this ISP to create your Internet account.
+ +If the ISP offers more than one account access phone number, choose the phone number your modem will dial each time you connect to your Internet account. Most ISP's offer local access phone numbers that let you connect without incurring long distance telephone charges. If you are unsure that the phone number you want to use is a local call, check with your phone company to find out if the provider's access number is a number you can use without incurring additional phone charges.
+ +Account Setup calls the ISP so you can begin the account creation process. Account Setup sends the ISP the information you previously entered in Account Setup for validation. When your new account is created, Communicator is automatically configured to use your new Internet account.
+ +Your credit card will only be charged by the ISP if you go through the entire account creation process and then click the Create Account button when it appears.
+ +At the end of the account creation process, you'll see a screen with some simple account information and a Finish Setup button. Click Finish Setup to automatically set up Communicator to use your new account. To begin using your new account, exit Account Setup and start Communicator.
+ + + + + + + + diff --git a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/accounts.htm b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/accounts.htm index 2e5e1b605623..e310fc26eaa7 100644 --- a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/accounts.htm +++ b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/accounts.htm @@ -47,36 +47,42 @@Account Setup is a utility that helps you quickly set up Communicator to access the Internet. To use Account Setup properly, you must choose whether you want Account -Setup to:
+Setup to:Select the option "I want to create a new Internet account" if:
+Select the option "I want to create a new Internet account" if:
Select the option "I already have an Internet account" if:
+Select the option "I already have an Internet account" if:
To select one of the options described above, click the button to the left of the option in the Account Setup screen. +
To select one of the options described above, click the button to the left of the option. Then follow through the rest of the Account Setup screens, entering the appropriate information in each screen.
You can leave Account Setup at any time by clicking Exit in the Account Setup navigation bar.
diff --git a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/compare.htm b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/compare.htm new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..f11015e6a00f --- /dev/null +++ b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/compare.htm @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ + + + + + + +| +ACCOUNT SETUP + + |
Compare Internet Service Providers
+ +Account Setup displays information about the Internet Service Providers that offer Internet service in your area. You can use this information to compare service providers and choose the account plan that best meets your needs.
+ +If you don't want to choose an ISP right now, you don't have to. Account Setup saves the information you provided (except your credit card number), so that when you're ready to create an account, you simply start Account Setup and move to this screen. (is this info saved between sessions?) +
+ + + + + + + diff --git a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/compwrap.htm b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/compwrap.htm new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..f11015e6a00f --- /dev/null +++ b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/compwrap.htm @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ + + + + + + +| +ACCOUNT SETUP + + |
Compare Internet Service Providers
+ +Account Setup displays information about the Internet Service Providers that offer Internet service in your area. You can use this information to compare service providers and choose the account plan that best meets your needs.
+ +If you don't want to choose an ISP right now, you don't have to. Account Setup saves the information you provided (except your credit card number), so that when you're ready to create an account, you simply start Account Setup and move to this screen. (is this info saved between sessions?) +
+ + + + + + + diff --git a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect1.htm b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect1.htm index 4fffa5202229..cf225bd69585 100644 --- a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect1.htm +++ b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect1.htm @@ -43,14 +43,13 @@ -Connect to Server
+Retrieve Account Plan Info
-You've finished entering the information that Account Setup needs to connect you to the Internet account server. Click Connect Now to connect to the Internet account server, where you can learn about the account plans available and -create a new Internet account.
+You've finished entering the information that Account Setup needs to connect you to Netscape's Internet account server. Click Download Now to temporarily connect to Netscape's Internet account server to download information about different account plans.
-When you click Connect Now, Account Setup uses your modem, phone line, and the connection software installed with Communicator to initiate a connection with the Internet account server. For this reason, your modem must be properly installed and turned on, and your phone line must be available to Account Setup.
+When you click Download Now, Account Setup uses your modem, phone line, and the connection software installed with Communicator to establish a connection with Netscape's Internet Account Server. For this reason, your modem must be properly installed and turned on, and connected to your phone line.
-After Account Setup successfully connects, it loads the Internet account server screens in the Account Setup window. Follow the instructions on the Internet account server screens to learn about account plans available and create an account. Help is also available from the Internet account server screens.
+After Account Setup successfully connects, it downloads account plan information, and then disconnects. This may take a few minutes. After Account Setup disconnects, you'll be able to review and compare account plans and choose the one that best meets your needs.
When evaluating account plans, it helps to have some idea of how you will be using the Internet:
Once you have chosen an account plan and created an account, Account Setup disconnects you from the Internet account server. It then automatically configures your computer to access your new account. +
Once you have chosen an Internet service provider and account plan, you'll be able to connect directly to that service provider, establish a new account, and begin to use your new account right away. -
If you don't want to connect to the Internet account server right now, you don't need to. Account Setup saves the information you provided (except your credit card number), so that when you are ready to create an account, all you have to do is launch Account Setup and move to this screen to connect.
+If you don't want to connect to the Internet Account Server right now, you don't need to. Account Setup saves the information you provided (except your credit card number), so that when you are ready to create an account, all you have to do is launch Account Setup and move to this screen to connect.
diff --git a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect2.htm b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect2.htm index 91ca32536bc6..879c5a3f5ba0 100644 --- a/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect2.htm +++ b/cmd/dialup/as_html/help/connect2.htm @@ -43,19 +43,27 @@ -You're Done!
+Connect to this ISP to Begin Account Creation
-You've finished entering all the information that Account Setup needs to set up access to your Internet account. Account Setup configures your computer to access your account when you click either Connect Now or Done.
+You're ready to connect to this ISP to create your Internet account.
-If you want Account Setup to configure your computer and then connect you to the Internet right now, click Connect Now.
+If the ISP offers more than one account access phone number, choose the phone number your modem will dial each time you connect to your Internet account. Most ISP's offer local access phone numbers that let you connect without incurring long distance telephone charges. If you are unsure that the phone number you want to use is a local call, check with your phone company to find out if the provider's access number is a number you can use without incurring additional phone charges.
-If you want Account Setup to configure your computer but don't want it to connect you to your account right now, click Done. When you are ready to connect to the Internet, all you have to do is launch Netscape Communicator by double-clicking its icon in the Netscape Communicator folder or program group.
+When you have more questions about using Communicator, you can find the information you need in Communicator's Help system, available from the Help menu, in and the Reference Library, available in the Netscape Communicator folder or program group.
+Account Setup calls the ISP so you can begin the account creation process. Account Setup sends the ISP the information you previously entered in Account Setup for validation. When your new account is created, Communicator is automatically configured to use your new Internet account.
+ +Your credit card will only be charged by the ISP if you go through the entire account creation process and then click the Create Account button when it appears.
+ +At the end of the account creation process, you'll see a screen with some simple account information and a Finish Setup button. Click Finish Setup to automatically set up Communicator to use your new account. To begin using your new account, exit Account Setup and start Communicator.
+