HP 393685-002 manual Connect to the Internet, Enable Communication Hardware

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Next Steps

If the notebook does not respond, try the following shutdown procedures:

Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off.

If the notebook does not respond to the ctrl+alt+delete procedure, press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds.

ÄYou should use the power/standby button to shut down the notebook only when the system does not respond to any of the shutdown procedures listed above. Using the power/standby button to shut down the system can result in file corruption and data loss.

Connect to the Internet

To connect the notebook to the Internet, you must enable your communication hardware and have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). All Internet connection software procedures are performed in Windows.

Enable Communication Hardware

Your modem is enabled when the modem cable is connected to the notebook and to an analog telephone line.

If you connected the modem cable during hardware setup, your modem is enabled. Proceed to “Set Up Internet Service” next in this chapter.

If you did not connect the modem cable during hardware setup:

a.Turn off your notebook.

b.Follow the instructions in the “Step 3: Connect the Modem” section of Chapter 1, “Hardware Setup.”

c.Start your notebook in Windows.

d.Then proceed to “Set Up Internet Service” next in this chapter.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents System Recovery IndexHardware Setup Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup View the Welcome Window Software Setup Software Setup Select Your Regional Preferences Accept the License AgreementsName Your Notebook Create User Accounts Press the Finish Button Next Steps Protect Your NotebookProtect the Notebook from Viruses Setting a Restore Point Protect Your System FilesRestoring to a Restore Point Protect Your PrivacyProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Enable Communication Hardware Connect to the InternetSet Up Internet Service Using an ISP-Provided IconUsing the Internet Connection Wizard User GuidesGetting Started Top Components LightsComponent Description Component Description Component Description Pointing Devices TouchPad Select Models OnlyPointing Stick Select Models Only Buttons and Switches Select Start Help Component Description Component Description Keys Fn keyFront Components Component Description Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Component Description Left-Side Components Bottom card slot Component Description Bottom Components Component Description Component Description Additional Hardware Components System Recovery Safeguarding Your DataAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Creating a System Restore Point Restoring to a Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from DiscsRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Select Start RunIndex Index Battery 1-8,4-3,4-5caps lock 4-3,4-5 IDE drive 4-3,4-5 mute Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Recovery disc A-1 regional settings currency Wireless Regulatory Notices