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Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, and click Internet Explorer.

Use Easy Internet Sign-up (available on select models only) to sign up for a new or an existing ISP account; see “signing up for a new or an existing isp account using easy internet sign-up“ on page 33. The software programs for available ISPs are part of your PC.

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 for a new or an existing isp account using easy internet sign-up

Using Easy Internet Sign-up (available on select models only) you can:

Sign up for a new Internet account.

Set up an existing account.

Read about Internet access using a LAN (Local Area Network), cable modem, or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line).

If you decide to use a DSL or cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need.

To open Easy Internet Sign-up:

Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-upicon on the desktop.

Or

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs. Choose Online Services.

3Click Easy Internet Sign-up.

Follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: Your modem cable must be connected to the telephone service line in order for Easy Internet Sign-up to find and obtain updated information about services.

NOTE: If you are using MSN or AOL and have questions, refer to the information in Easy Internet Sign-up or contact the ISP directly.

using a browser

A Web browser program searches for, finds, and displays Web site information. How you 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.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Using the internet Getting helpWorking with sound, pictures, and video Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Ac power safety warnings Safety informationPutting your pc together Setting up your pcSafety and comfort Pc back Computer safety warningSerial Connector Symbol DescriptionPc front Other ways to connect Connecting the modemUpgrading your 56k modem Setting up the ethernet connectionTurning on your pc for the first time Registering your pc Turning off the pcClick Turn Off Standby mode Hibernation modeClick Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Click Turn Off Computer Automatic standby or hibernationMaking recovery cds/dvds Installing software and hardware devicesHp products work better together Beginning to use your software Learning the basicsUsing the desktop Using the start menuIcon Opens Use it to Click HP Instant Support Click Request Help Using hp organize softwareLearning to use your pc Choose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC HelpUsing the all programs menu Organizing your all programs listChoose All Programs Using the mouse Using pc help & toolsChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Panning AutoscrollingAbout your keyboard Using the keyboardSwitching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speedInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Wireless keyboard set Standard keyboard featuresAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Special keyboard buttonsMusic Key Icon Feature DescriptionUser PhotoCD/DVD/MP3 Media control keysCustomizing the buttons Adjusting the monitorUsing a printer About the internet Using the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Searching the internet Restricting internet contentSending and receiving e-mail If using outlook expressIf your isp provides the e-mail program Sending e-mail messages with outlook expressReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express Getting help Help and support centerInstant support Using updates from hp Getting messagesTurning off messages Upgrading and servicing the pc Resolving problemsWarranty & support guide Re-enabling messagesOnline guides Web sites about your pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakersConnecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volumeConfiguring the multi-channel sound manager Configuring multi-channel audio output for the dvd playerConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Using a microphone Using the microphone with multi-channel audio Adjusting microphone volumeWorking with digital images Using hp image zoneProjects in Help Tab or button DescriptionCard Slot Reader Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Special note about the safely remove hardware utilityCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Slot memory card readerDrive What it does Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesYour drive options Card Insert Into 2-slot readerInserting and removing cds and dvds Handling cds/dvdsUsing the combo drive Using the diskette floppy drive Playing cds and dvdsPlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVDDvd terms Click InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codesCreating burning cds with recordnow Getting started with recordnowChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Data Disc Exact Copy Erase Disc Creating a music cdCreating a data cd Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CDCreating burning data cds using windows xp program Creating burning music cds with windows media playerClick Copy to CD or Device Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer drive Using a tv as a monitorCables you may need Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Using your multi-storage bay Disconnecting the tvDisabling the tv option Docking a peripheral device Storing cds, dvds, or memoryPlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Protecting your pc from power surges Using virus protection programsTaking care of your pc Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive spaceDouble-clickDisk Management Local Uninstalling programsEmptying the recycle bin Viewing the amount of used and free disk spaceClick My Computer Cleaning up your hard disk driveRemoving desktop icons Click Control PanelTroubleshooting Devices Symptom Problem SolutionAudio Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it isClick Performance and Maintenance, if it is Cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer driveManager button Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hardware installation Hard disk driveEnd Task Hardware tab Click Start and choose Control PanelInternet access Keyboard and mouse Memory Multi-storage bayClick Turn Off Computer State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for PowerMiscellaneous Battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program Using recovery cd-dvd creatorRecovery program Using the recovery tools cdSystem restore To create or to start the recovery tools cdTo start application recovery Application recoveryTo start system restore Choose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System ToolsStarting system recovery if the pc is responding System recoveryStarting system recovery if the pc is not responding System recovery using recovery discsStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs CD/DVD IndexDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel