Dialing NetZero 3.0
- Double-click the NetZero icon on your desktop.
- Check the circle next to I already have a NetZero account.
- In the Member ID text box, type your memberid.
- Click Next.
- Your Member ID will be automatically filled in or you can choose to login under another account by clicking on the drop-down menu and selecting the account of your choice.
- In the Password text box, type your password.
- Optional: To have NetZero remember your password the next time that you connect, check the box next to Save password.
- Click on the Connect button.
Note: If you are dialing from within a network (e.g. a network where you work), click on the box next to Use existing network connection and click on the Connect button.
- Read the instructions.
- In the first two boxes, enter the area code and first three digits of the number that you will be dialing from.
- In the Nickname for this phone list text box, type in a name of your choice (e.g. Home or Office).
Note: The default setting is Home.
- Click Next.
- Read the instructions.
- From the Choose area code drop-down menu, select your area code.
- Under Available Cities, select the city nearest to you.
- Click on the ADD button to add the selected city to the My Phone List.
Note: Verify with your local phone company that you are making a local call. If there are no local access numbers and you would like to request an access number in your area, send an e-mail including your area code and prefix to
accessrequest@netzero.net.
- Read the instructions. You must designate the way you want the access numbers dialed in your list. For example, if you want the area code and phone number dialed, you would need to click on the dot next to "Dial 1+ area code+ number."
- If you want the same settings for each dialup number, click on the Select All button. Then designate how you want the numbers to be dialed by clicking next to your selection on the right hand side of the window.
- If you want different settings for a particular dialup number, click once on the number to select it. Then designate how you want the numbers to be dialed by clicking next to your selection on the right hand side of the window.
Note: The Neither checkbox is disabled when you select numbers outside of your area code. (In the examples shown here, the "member" is in the 805 area code.) If this area code is incorrect, you can change it below.
- Click on the Save & Exit button. You will be taken back to the window shown below.
- Continue to add any cities that you desire, but ensure that all of the access numbers provided under this city will not cause you to incur toll charges. Call your telephone service provider to verify that they are not long distance for you.
- When you have completed creating your access phone list, click Next.
- Under My Phone List, the dial-up numbers will appear that you have selected.
- Click Next.
- If necessary, check the box next to the appropriate dialing prefix.
- If you wish to hear your modem as it dials, uncheck the box next to Mute Modem Speaker.
- Click Next.
- Your NetZero dialup numbers will appear exactly as they will be dialed.
WARNING!
You are solely responsible for any telephone charges incurred while accessing the NetZero network. Please check with your telephone service provider regarding any charges that may apply as a result of the numbers that you have selected.
- Click Next.
- Click on the Connect button to log on to NetZero.