HP NC4200 manual Set Up Internet Service

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Next Steps

Set Up Internet Service

You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Your notebook includes software developed with leading ISPs in many locations to help you set up a new Internet account or to configure your notebook to use an existing account.

Depending on your location, you might be able to set up Internet service by using the Easy Internet Sign-up utility or an ISP-provided icon on your desktop.

In all locations, you can set up Internet service by using the Windows Internet Connection Wizard.

Using Easy Internet Sign-Up

If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is supported in the country in which you purchased your notebook, you can access the utility by using either of the following methods:

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

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > Online Services > Easy

Internet Sign-up.

If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is available, you can use the utility to

Sign up for a new Internet account.

Configure your notebook to use an existing account.

Learn about accessing the Internet through a LAN (local area network), cable modem, or DSL.

If you plan to use a LAN, cable, or DSL Internet connection, you might need to contact your ISP for information about obtaining additional software or hardware. For more information about LAN, cable, or DSL Internet connections, select Start > Help and Support.

If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is not available on your notebook, refer to the next sections, “Using an ISP-Provided Icon” and “Using the Internet Connection Wizard.”

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Component ID Index Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn On the Notebook Software Setup Welcome to Windows Software Setup Select Your Regional Preferences Select No, I don’t accept them, and then select Next Accept the License AgreementsName Your Notebook Register Online with Hewlett-Packard window, you can Register OnlinePress the Finish Button Create User AccountsNext Steps Enable or Disable TouchPad Tapping Protect Your Notebook Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and Support Protect the Notebook from VirusesProtect Your System Files Setting a Restore PointUpdating Software Protect Your PrivacyProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Connect to the Internet Enable Communication HardwareSet Up Internet Service Using an ISP-Provided Icon Access the User Guides Component ID Components Keyboard ComponentsFront Components Rear Components Left-Side Components Right-Side Components Bottom Components Support LabelsTroubleshooting Power Features Quick TroubleshootingCan the Notebook Not Be Turned On? Is the Notebook Screen Blank? Is Software Functioning Abnormally? Is the Notebook Overheating? Is the Notebook Unresponsive?Start Help and Support Is an External Device Not Working?Help and Support Center Preparing to Call Customer Care Contact Customer CareContacting Customer Care by E-mail or Telephone Taking the Notebook to a Service PartnerSystem Restore Altiris Local Recovery Safeguarding Your DataSetting System Restore Points Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Discs Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard DriveRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting a drive deletes all current files Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Updating Reinstalled Software Application and Driver IndexApplication and Driver Recovery disc B-1 Index-3 Operating System disc B-1,B-6 Index-5 Numbers A-10