HP 430239-001 manual Connect to the Internet from your home, Choose an ISP

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Connect to the Internet from your home

The computer includes hardware and software that allows you to connect to the Internet. Before you can access the Internet, you must

■Choose an Internet service provider (ISP).

■Choose the type of Internet connection you want, such as broadband, wireless, or dial-up, and connect the hardware.

✎Internet hardware and software features vary depending on the computer model and your location.

Choose an ISP

You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. The computer includes the New Connection Wizard to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Troubleshooting Index First-time setup Identify required hardwareComponent Set up the computer Refer to Appendix C, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power First-time setup Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommended Next steps Install additional hardware and softwareIdentify and install hardware Locate and install software Computer includes software that may beProtect your system files Protect the computerProtect the computer from viruses Protect the computer from power surges Protect your privacyUse the computer safely Next steps Connect to a computer network Update your software Locate the user guidesTurn off the computer correctly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not responding Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Home wireless network connection is not working Help and Support Customer CarePrepare to contact Customer Care Contact Customer Care by e-mail or telephoneGetting Started Top components Keys Pointing devices Wireless antennae select models only Front components Rear componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Connect to the Internet from your home Choose an ISPUse the New Connection Wizard Choose the type of Internet connection Backup and recovery Safeguard your dataBack up the system Back up specific files or foldersBack up the entire hard drive Back up modifications made to the system Schedule backups Recover the system Create recovery discs highly recommended To create a set of recovery discs Perform a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsInitiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition Specifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Keys Embedded numeric keypad A-3 Regulatory, Safety Environmental Notices Index-5