HP 435816-001 manual Choosing the type of Internet connection, Using the New Connection Wizard

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Connect to the Internet from your home

Using the New Connection Wizard

The New Connection Wizard works under the following conditions:

■You already have an account with an ISP.

■You have a disc from an ISP.

■You do not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard.

■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 New Connection Wizard, select Start > Help and Support.

✎If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling the Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall.

Choosing the type of Internet connection

You can choose one or more of the following methods to connect to the Internet:

■Broadband service—High-speed Internet access is provided by an ISP through one of the following services:

❏Cable modem

❏Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

❏Satellite

❏Other services

Broadband service may require additional hardware and/or software provided by the ISP.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index First-time setup Identifying required hardwareComponent Setting up the computer Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommendedQuick tour Top components Front components Left-side components Right-side components ComponentComponentRear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer Next stepsProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting your system files Protecting the computer from power surgesProtecting your privacy Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Identifying and installing hardware Installing additional hardware and softwareLocating and installing software Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software SetupFinding the user guides Turning off the computer correctlyNext steps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wlan connection is not workingHelp and Support Contacting technical support Connect to the Internet from your home Choosing an ISPUsing the New Connection Wizard Choosing the type of Internet connectionConnect to the Internet from your home Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsWhen to back up Backing up your informationBack up suggestions Backing up specific files or folders Backing up the entire hard driveCreating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsPerforming a recovery from the hard drive Initiating a recovery in WindowsSpecifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi ronmental Notices Index-4