These instructions cover installation of TELUS Fast Dial-up software. Regular dial-up plans do not require installation of this software. Use the following steps to download and install TELUS Fast Dial-up on your computer.
Step 1: Download TELUS Fast Dial-up
Once you have signed up for TELUS Fast Dial-up, download the software from one of the links below. Downloading TELUS Fast Dial-up takes approximately five minutes with a 56 kbps modem.
- Windows version (Windows executable, 970K)
- Mac OS version (Mac OS disk image, 358K)
For Windows
- Select open when the grey window pops up.
- Once the wizard launches, follow the prompts.
- When prompted, enter your TELUS Dial-up Internet user name and password.
- Your TELUS Fast Dial-up will then be activated.
For Mac OS X
- Open the disk image. A new volume named "TELUS Fast Dial-up" will appear on your desktop which contains the installer (TELUS Fast Dial-up.pkg).
- Launch the installer and follow the prompts.
- When the installation is complete, the TELUS Fast Dial-up application will launch. Enter your TELUS Dial-up Internet user name and password.
- Your TELUS Fast Dial-up will then be activated.
Step 2: Configure TELUS Fast Dial-up
Fast Dial-up compresses Web images for fast delivery, which results in a lower image quality. With Fast Dial-up software you can:
- Change your image settings.
- Enable faster e-mail downloads.
Configuring Web image quality
Windows
- Click the TELUS Fast Dial icon in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
- Select settings and follow the prompts.
Mac OS X
- Click the TELUS Fast Dial icon in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
- Select images and follow the prompts.
TELUS Fast Dial-up service is powered by SlipStream™ software. SlipStream is registered by Slipstream Data Inc.
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