HP 512n - Pavilion - 128 MB RAM, Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
35
Internet
The Windows desktop may have a folder
called Online Services, which includes icons for
accessing various online services. These icons
are part of the Windows operating system, but
they are not functional in all countries/regions.
Signing Up with an ISP Using
Easy Internet Sign-up
Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up for
a new Internet account, set up an existing
account, or configure Internet access using a
LAN (local area network), cable modem, or
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line).
1 Connect the telephone line to your modem.
Refer to the setup poster and to “Setting Up
the Modem” on page 30.
Note:
If you decide to use a DSL or a cable Internet
connection, contact your ISP for any specific
software and hardware you may need.
2 Open Easy Internet Sign-up:
■
Double-click the easy
Internet sign-up icon.
Or
■
Click Start on the taskbar.
Choose All Programs . Click
easy Internet sign-up .
The Easy Internet Sign-up screen appears.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions.
Connecting to the Internet
A Web browser program searches for, finds,
and displays Web site information. How you
access and explore the Internet depends on
whether you are using an ISP that provides the
browser or an ISP that allows you to use any
browser.