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Netscape Communicator Read Me File

Netscape Communicator Internet Access Edition is subject to the terms detailed in the license agreement accompanying it.

Please read this document before installing Internet Access Edition.

This Read Me covers:
  • What's in Internet Access Edition
  • System requirements
  • Installation instructions
  • Required Customer Information
  • Network Settings
  • Where to get Help
  • Release Notes
    • Welcome to Internet Access Edition
    Internet Access Edition includes all the software you need to get started on the Internet:
  • Netscape Communicator 4.04, a suite of Internet software that lets you explore the world wide web, send and receive e-mail, read online newsgroups, and more.
  • Account Setup, a program that helps you get access to the Internet, even if you have never accessed it before.
  • Connection software that enables your computer to connect to Southwestern Bell Internet.
  • Complete documentation and Help.
    • To use Internet Access Edition, follow these steps:
    1. Install Internet Access Edition according to the instructions provided in this document.

      Macintosh PowerPC users: If you currently have dial-up access to the Internet, see the "Macintosh PowerPC Systems" section of Installation Instructions, below, before installing Internet Access Edition.

    2. Use Account Setup to create access to the Internet. Account Setup can help you create an account with Southwestern Bell Internet right away. If you already have an account with Southwestern Bell Internet, you can use Account Setup to set up Communicator and your dialer software to access your account.

    3. Connect to your account and explore the Internet.
    Before you begin, make sure your computer meets the system requirements described in the next section.

    System Requirements

    To use Internet Access Edition, your computer must meet the system requirements described in this section.

    Windows 95, NT, 3.1, and WFW 3.11 Systems
  • An IBM-compatible computer with the following:
  • A 486/66 (or faster) processor.
  • 25 MB to 35 MB of free hard-disk space.
  • 16 MB of RAM.
  • 256-color (or better) display.
    • An internal or external modem with a data-transfer rate of 14.4 kbps or faster and hardware error correction and data compression (check your modem documentation to find out your modem's speed and capabilities). For ISDN, a terminal adapter, ISA card or other dynamic IP device.
    • Access to a telephone line to connect to the Internet; almost any phone line will do. You can even connect from hotel rooms or, in some countries, from pay phones. Always check with your local telephone company for potential toll charges.
    Macintosh Systems
  • A Macintosh computer with the following:
  • A 68040 (or later) processor or a PowerPC running Macintosh Operating System 7.5 (or later).
  • Approximately 25-35 MB of free hard-disk space.
  • 16 MB of RAM. (If you're using a Power Macintosh with 16 MB of RAM, turn on Virtual Memory to at least 24 MB.)
  • (Optional) Apple Open Transport networking software, version 1.1 or later (version 1.1.2 is recommended). To obtain a current release of Open Transport, contact Apple Computer, Inc., or your local software vendor.
    • An internal or external modem with a data-transfer rate of 14.4 kbps or faster (check your modem manual to find out your modem's speed). For ISDN, a terminal adapter or other dynamic IP device.
    • Access to a telephone line to connect to the Internet; almost any phone line will do. You can even connect from hotel rooms or, in some countries, from pay phones. Always check with your local telephone service providor for possible toll charges.

      Installation Instructions

      Windows 95, NT 4.0, 3.1, AND WFW 3.11 Systems

      IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WINDOWS 95 USERS

      You must have Windows 95 Dial Up Networking already installed or you must have your Windows 95 system disks or Windows 95 CD-ROM available. If you are unsure of how your system is configured please have the disks available.

      1. Close all open applications.
      2. Locate the Installer.
      3. Click the Install Communicator button. The Installer launches.
      4. Click Next to move through the remaining Installer screens.
      5. The Intelligent Installer will check that your system for meets minumum hardware and software requirements. If it does not, the Installer will not make any changes to your system.
      6. After completing the installation, restart your computer.

      Macintosh PowerPC Systems

      Before you install:

      Internet Access Edition includes FreePPP dialer software. In most cases, FreePPP is able to upgrade the settings from any existing dialer software on your system. However, in some cases, FreePPP isn't able to upgrade existing dialer settings. In that case, it moves existing dialer software and preferences out of the System Folder into the Old Communications Files folder, located on your desktop.

      If you currently have dialer software that you want to continue using instead of FreePPP, do a Custom Install of Communicator, as described below, and install Communicator only (without the Internet Setup module). If you already have dialer software and don't install the Internet Setup module, you don't need to use Account Setup.

      To install Internet Access Edition:

      1. Turn off any virus protection, screen savers, or unneeded extensions, then restart your Macintosh. Use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off unneeded extensions.
      2. Open the installation folder.
      3. Open the folder called "Mac PPC - Start Here".
      4. Double-click the Internet Access Edition Install icon.
      5. The Installer launches and displays a welcome screen. Click continue.
      6. After completing the installation, restart your computer.

      Macintosh 680x0 Systems

      The procedure for installing Internet Access Edition on a Macintosh 680x0 computer differs depending on whether you are upgrading from a previous version of Netscape Navigator or you are a new Netscape user.

      If you're upgrading:

      If you're using Internet Access Edition on a non-PowerPC Macintosh and are upgrading from a previous version of Netscape Navigator, follow these steps to install Communicator 4.0:

      1. Turn off any virus protection, screen savers, or unneeded extensions, then restart your Macintosh. Use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off unneeded extensions.
      2. Open the installation folder.
      3. Open the folder called "Mac 68K - Start Here".
      4. Open the folder called "Navigator Upgraders - Start Here".
      5. Click the Installer icon and complete the installation using the Easy Install option.
      6. After completing the installation, restart your computer.

      If you're a new user:

      If no previous version of Netscape Navigator is currently installed on your system, you need to first install Personal Edition 3.0 (including setting up your Internet account), and then upgrade to Navigator 4.0. Follow these steps to install Personal Edition 3.0:

      1. Turn off any virus protection, screen savers, or unneeded extensions, then restart your Macintosh. Use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off unneeded extensions.
      2. Open the installation folder.
      3. Open the folder called "Mac 68K - Start Here".
      4. Open the folder called "New Users - Start Here".
      5. Click the Personal Edition 3.0 Install icon and complete the installation using the Easy Install option.
      6. After completing the installation, restart your computer.

      After you have installed Personal Edition 3.0, follow these steps:

      1. Go through the Account Setup procedure.
      2. When you are finished using Account Setup, you're ready to complete the installation by upgrading to Navigator 4.0, as described in the steps below.
      3. Open the installation folder.
      4. Open the folder called "Navigator Upgraders - Start Here".
      5. Click the Installer icon and complete the installation, using the Easy Install option.
      6. After completing the installation, restart your computer.

      Required Customer Information

      Please read this section before starting registration.

      All new subscribers will be prompted for their REGISTRATION NUMBER as a part of the online registration process. This number was shown when you downloaded the software and may have been e-mailed to you. If you do not know your registration number, you do not have to enter one.

      All new subscribers will also be asked for a BILLING TELEPHONE NUMBER WITH CUSTOMER CODE or a VALID CREDIT CARD number and expiration date if credit card is the selected payment option.

      If you want to indicate "Bill to my phone bill", but you don't know your 3 digit customer code, you may call 1-800-585-7928 to obtain the correct information.

      The User ID you choose may be up to 8 characters.

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