1. Open up Internet Explorer. If the Internet Connection Wizard dialog appears, skip step 2.
2. Now that you have Internet Explorer open, click on "Tools" and select "Internet Options".
3. The properties dialog is now open. Choose the "Connection" tab. Click on the "Connect.." button. This should bring up the Internet Connection Wizard.
4. When the connection wizard dialog comes up, choose the option which reads: "I have an existing Internet account through my phone line or Local Area Network (LAN)...". Click "Next".
5. In this screen, choose "Select this service if you are accessing using an online service..." Click "Next".
6. The next screen will ask you for the access number, The access numbers can be found on the Availability page.. Once you've entered the number accessible from your area, click "Next".
   
   * ERIECOAST WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES INCURRED BY USING THESE TELEPHONE NUMBERS. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the call will be toll-free. If you are uncertain which number to dial, you should dial "0" and check with the telephone company operator.
   
   
7. This screen asks for your username and password. By this time, you have probably already obtained an account with us. This information is given to you at setup time. Enter your username and password, then hit "Next".
8. This screen asks if you would like to modify Advanced Settings. Select "No" and hit "Next".
9. The connection name is arbitrary and can be anything that will help you in identifying this dialup connection. For convenience purposes, enter: "Connection to Eriecoast". Click "Next" to continue.
10. Select "Yes" to setting up your Internet mail account. Click "Next".
11. Enter your Display name. Click "Next"
12. Enter your email address which is your user ID@eriecoast.com. Click "Next"
13. Select My incoming mail server is a "POP3" server
14. Type Under "Incoming mail (POP3 or IMAP) server: mail.eriecoast.com
    Type Under "Outgoing mail (SMTP) server" Type: mail.eriecoast.com
    Click Next
15. Next to POP account name enter your user ID
16. Next to Password enter your password
17. Click Next
18. This step is repeating the actions of the previous step. This time, for Internet news account. Click "Next".
19. Again, select "No" for Directory Service setup and hit "Next".
20. If you've gotten this far, congratulations, you're done! If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

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