New Computer Setup Directions for
New Computer Setup Directions for
Windows ME
1) Click Start, go to settings then click control panels.
2) The Control Panels window will open. Double click Internet Options.
3) On the General Tab, go to the address box (erase what is there) and type in www.torchlake.com (you do not need to type in http://)
5) Click APPLY. Go to the Connection tab, and click the Setup... button. (This will start the Internet Connection Wizard)
6) Chose the third selection (setup manually) , and click Next.
7) Chose I connect through a phone line and a modem, and click Next.
8) Enter a local Dial-up telephone number. Then click Next.
- Local Dial: 331-4333 (Local Prefixes: 331, 322, 377, 533, 544, 588, 599)
- Kalkaska: 258-0776 (Local Prefixes: 258, 369)
- Traverse City: 932-1105 (Local Prefixes: 932, 946, 947, 941, 943, 929, 938, 935, 922, 263, 264, 267, 271, 228, 256)
- Mancelona: 587-1160 (Local Prefixes: 587)
- Charlevoix: 237-7707 (Local Prefixes: 237, 347, 582, 547, 536, 348, 439, 487)
9) Uncheck "Dial using the area code and country code"
10) Now enter your Username and Password (they are both lowercase with no spaces). Then click Next.
11) Name your new connection Chain O' Lakes Internet or you may leave it named "Connection to ...". Then click Next.
12) Now we can set up your e-mail account as well, select Yes. Then click Next.
13) Chose Create a new Internet mail account. Then click Next. (If you do not see this screen skip to step 14)
14) Enter your name or family name. Then click Next.
EVERYTHING FROM THIS POINT ON IS TYPED IN LOWERCASE WITH NO SPACES
15) Now we will enter your e-mail address, this will normally be your username@torchlake.com. Then click Next.
16) Your incoming e-mail server is a POP3 server (Normally the wizard will default to this setting). Your Incoming mail server will be torchlake.com along with the Outgoing server. Enter the information, Then click Next.
17) Now you will enter your Account name (Username) and Password, the Account name will usually default to the correct choice. Then click Next.
-You can chose to leave the password field empty and you will be prompted to enter your password each time you check your e-mail. Un-checking Remember password will do the same.
18) Finally chose to connect to the internet immediately or not, and click Finish.
Use the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop for browsing webpages, and use "Outlook Express" for sending and receiving email. If you have any problems, or develop any problems in the future, just call us for technical support (231) 331-4622 or (888) 299-0071.