PSC's 877 Access Number - For PSC Dial-up Customers Only
Number (877-837-4191)
PSC's "877" number gives you Internet access from anywhere in the United States, for only 8 cents a minute. Anytime you have a computer or other Internet device and a phone line, you can gain access to the Internet without paying expensive long distance charges or hourly/daily fees. For only 8 cents per minute, you can check your e-mail or surf the web and it is easy. Simply follow the instructions below and you will be connected through PSC. The charges will appear on your PSC bill.
Using the PSC 877
One-time Use
This method doesn't change your basic Dial-up Networking settings, but will allow you to make your connection through the "877" number. Settings will revert back to your regular settings after you finish with the connection.
1. Double-click MY COMPUTER
2. (Windows Me) Double-click CONTROL PANEL
3. Double-click DIAL-UP NETWORKING
4. Find the connection icon for PSC. Double-click on it.
5. In the "Connect To" window, delete the phone number currently shown. Type in the PSC "877" number EXACTLY as you need to dial from your location. For example, if you must dial a 9 to get an outside line, enter:
9, 18778374191
Note: Each "," (comma) adds a 1 second pause before the other numbers are dialed. This allows the modem to wait for the dial tone. If necessary, additional commas can be added if more time is needed.
6. Click on CONNECT.
Once the connection is established, click the CLOSE button on the connection window and close any additional windows. Double-click your Internet Explorer or Outlook Express icon to use the connection.
To disconnect, right-click the Connection icon in the System Tray (lower right corner of your screen) and left-click on DISCONNECT.
Set Up a Permanent 877 Connection
This will set up a connection that will always dial the PSC 877 number. You can then switch between your "local" connection and your "Away" connection, depending on your location.
1. Click on START, go to SETTINGS, click on CONTROL PANEL.
2. Double-click the INTERNET OPTIONS icon.
3. At the top of the window, click the CONNECTIONS tab.
4. Click the ADD button.
5. Delete MY CONNECTION from the connection name and type: PSC 877
click NEXT
6. In the Area Code, enter 812 (this is to make sure your computer doesn't dial the local area code).
7. In the Phone Number window, type: 18778374191
8. Click NEXT, then FINISH.
9. In the Dial-up Settings window, click the PSC 877 connection to highlight, then click the SET DEFAULT button to make this your default connection.
10. At the bottom of the window, click APPLY, then OK.
11. Close the Control Panel window.
To Switch Between Connections
1. Click on START, go to SETTINGS, click on CONTROL PANEL
2. Double-click the INTERNET OPTIONS icon.
3. At the top of the window, click the CONNECTIONS tab.
4. In the Dial-up Settings window, click on the connection you want to use, then click the SET DEFAULT button.
5. At the bottom of the window, click APPLY, then OK.
To add a "9" or other number to get an outside line:
1. Click on START, go to SETTINGS, click on CONTROL PANEL
2. Double-click the INTERNET OPTIONS icon.
3. At the top of the window, click the CONNECTIONS tab.
4. Click on your PSC 877 connection to highlight, then click the SETTINGS button on the right.
5. At the bottom right of this window, click PROPERTIES.
6. Add "9," (without the quotes) to the front of the telephone number. (Note: Not all hotel or office phone systems use "9" to select an outside line. If you're not sure, contact the hotel switchboard for instructions). The comma causes a 1 second pause before the rest of the number is dialed. You can add additional commas to increase the pause time if needed.
7. Click OK to save changes.
8. Click OK to close settings window.
9. Click OK to close Internet Properties window.
