HP NC4200 manual Using an ISP-Provided Icon

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Next Steps

Using an ISP-Provided Icon

If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country in which you purchased your notebook, the icons might be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services.

To set up a new Internet account or configure your notebook to use an existing account:

»Double-click an icon, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the Internet Connection Wizard

You can use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard to connect to the Internet

If you already have an account with an ISP.

If you have a disc from an ISP.

If you do not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions.)

If you have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you with such information as a specific IP address, and POP3 and SMTP settings.

To access the Internet Connection Wizard and instructions for using the wizard:

1.Select Start > Help and Support.

2.In the Search text field, type Make an Internet connection.

3.Then select Search.

It is recommended that you select the check box provided within the wizard to enable Internet Connection Firewall. For more information about firewalls, refer to “Protect Your Privacy.”

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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 Accept the License Agreements Select No, I don’t accept them, and then select NextName Your Notebook Register Online Register Online with Hewlett-Packard window, you canCreate User Accounts Press the Finish ButtonNext Steps Enable or Disable TouchPad Tapping Protect Your Notebook Protect the Notebook from Viruses Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and SupportSetting a Restore Point Protect Your System FilesProtect Your Privacy Updating SoftwareProtect 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 Icon Access the User Guides Component ID Keyboard Components ComponentsFront Components Rear Components Left-Side Components Right-Side Components Bottom Components Labels SupportTroubleshooting Quick Troubleshooting Power FeaturesCan the Notebook Not Be Turned On? Is the Notebook Screen Blank? Is Software Functioning Abnormally? Is the Notebook Unresponsive? Is the Notebook Overheating?Is an External Device Not Working? Start Help and SupportHelp and Support Center Contact Customer Care Preparing to Call Customer CareTaking the Notebook to a Service Partner Contacting Customer Care by E-mail or TelephoneSystem Restore Safeguarding Your Data Altiris Local RecoverySetting System Restore Points Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from DiscsRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting a drive deletes all current files Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Updating Reinstalled Software Index Application and DriverApplication and Driver Recovery disc B-1 Index-3 Operating System disc B-1,B-6 Index-5 Numbers A-10