SOFTWARE CHECKLIST
1. First, make sure that you have Windows up and running properly.
2. Prepare your Windows 95 Installation diskettes/CD just in case you need to install some additional software components.
3. Verify the modem's configuration through the Control Panel. Make sure the correct settings for your modem type, speed, connection preferences. You can verify this by dialing in using the Hyperterminal, a built-in program of Windows 95. If the modem responds to the Hyperterminal, then the modem is probably configured properly.

STEP 1 : INSTALLING DIAL-UP NETWORKING
(Proceed to Step 2 if you have it already- it is found in START ->Programs->Accessories)
1. Go to Start ->Settings ->Control Panel ->Add/Remove Programs
2. In the Add/Remove Menu, click Windows Set-up.
3. Highlight Communication then click details.
4. Make sure that Dial-up Networking Component is checked. Click Ok then click Apply.
5. The system may then ask you to insert the Windows 95 CD or diskette.
6. Follow the instructions to guide you in the installation.

STEP 2 : CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS
1. Go to Start ->Settings ->Control Panel
2. On the Control Panel, click on Network. If your computer is not connected to any local-area network (LAN), you should only have the following settings.
Settings:Adapter
Dial-up Adapter (Manufacturer: Microsoft)
Settings: (leave defaults)

Protocol
TCP-IP (Manufacturer : Microsoft)
Settings :IP Adress: Obtain an IP address automatically must be checked

STEP 3 : CREATING DIAL-UP ENTRY FOR PHILCOM ONLINK
1. Go to Start->Programs->Accessories->Dial-Up Networking
2. Click on Make New Connection.
3. Replace the text My Connection with something easily remembered like ONLINK or PhilCom. You should also take note of your installed Modem in the Select a Modem box.
4. Click on Next to go to the next screen.
5. On the Area Code, type 88
6. Fill up the Telephone Number with 932 and choose Philippines for the Country Code. (note: for non-PhilCom phone users in Cagayan de Oro, enter 350-0932 or 855-0855)
7. Click Next to go to the next screen
8. Click Finish. It will then create its own icon in the Dial-up Networking Folder.
9. Click the Right-mouse button on the ONLINK or PhilCom icon and choose Properties. You would notice the General tab which is divided into two option groups.
10. Uncheck the "Use Country Code and Area Code" if you are dialing from your locality.
11. On the Connect Using group, select the modem that you will be using. Click on the Configure button. The selected Modem Properties would pop up which has three tabs: General, Connection, and Options.

Use the setting 38400 for General à Maximum Speed if you have a 28.8 kbps modem or leave the 115200 and leave the box Connect using this speed unchecked.

On the Connection Tab, the following are the settings:
Connection Preferences:

12. Click OK
13. Now, click on the Server Type.
14. You should use the PPP Type of Dial-up Server by choosing PPP: Windows '95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet.

On the Advanced options, only Enable Software Compression should be checked, all other should be unchecked

On Allowed network protocols, only TCP/IP should be checked, the rest should be unchecked
Click the TCP/IP Setting button, the TCP/IP Setting dialog box will appear. The following should be the configuration:

15. Click Ok. Now your dialer is ready for a connection
16. To make a shortcut icon on your desktop for the newly created dialer, single click your mouse on ONLINK or PhilCom icon in your Dial-up Networking Window then click the right button of your mouse to open a dialogue box and choose Create Shortcut and click OK.

STEP 4 : CREATING YOUR OWN EMAIL
1. Click the ONLINK or PhilCom shortcut in your Desktop (Created in STEP 3).
2. Type in your USERNAME or ASSIGNED LOG-IN NAME and PASSWORD then click OK.
3. Once you are connected, start your Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape or other browser) by double clicking its icon in your desktop.
4. Type in the Address: http://onlink.philcom.ph on the address box and press the ENTER key in your keyboard.
5. Click on the MY ACCOUNT button and type in your USERNAME and PASSWORD then click OK.
6. Click on the EMAIL MANAGEMENT to create your own email address.
7. Please be sure to remember the username of the email address you created and password.
8. Your email address would be: username@philcom.ph where:

STEP 5 : CONFIGURING MS OUTLOOK EXPRESS
1. Run the Outlook Express program (Start ->Programs ->Outlook Express or by clicking the Outlook Express Icon in your Desktop). Click TOOLS then ACCOUNTS.
2. Under Internet account Window, click MAIL then click ADD, then choose MAIL
3. Internet connection wizard will appear then type your name as the display name.
4. Click NEXT then type the E-mail address i.e.
E-mail address: username@philcom.ph (Created in STEP 4)
5. Click NEXT then type-in the following settings for your Mail server configuration

6. Click NEXT, then type the POP Account Name and PASSWORD (Created in STEP 4) then click NEXT afterwards

7. In Friendly Name option, type in your name then click NEXT
8. Internet Mail Account name: Your NAME
9. In Choose Connection Type option, choose "I will establish my Internet connection manually" then click NEXT then click FINISH.

 

PHILCOM - ONLINK CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESSES

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR ACCOUNT PASSWORD (It is advisable to change your password every 2 or 3 months to protect your account from unauthorized use)

A. Onlink Access Account Password
1. In your Web browser, type in the Address: http://onlink.philcom.ph
2. Click on the MY ACCOUNT
3. You will be prompted for a username and password. Type in your OnLink Access LOGIN NAME and the PASSWORD you currently have and click OK.
4. Click on the Change Password menu
5. On the next screen, enter your old password and then your new password then click OK.
6. The next time you connect to PhilCom-Onlink internet service, the new password will be used.

B. Email Account Password
1. In your Web browser, type in the Address: http://onlink.philcom.ph
2. Click on the MY ACCOUNT
3. You will be prompted for a username and password. Type in your OnLink Access LOGIN NAME and the PASSWORD you currently have and click OK.
4. Click on the Email Management Menu
5. If you have created multiple email addresses, choose the email address that you want to have the password changed.
6. On the next screen, enter the old password and then the new password then click on OK.
7. The next time you access your email account, the new password will be used.