HP a1428x, a1320y, a1339d, a1217n manual Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet, Requirements

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Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet

Requirements

A PC.

A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for any specific software and hardware you may need.

Internet service with an ISP.

A Web browser.

To set up and connect to the Internet:

1Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected.

2Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP.

If Internet service was not set up during the initial setup of the PC, it can be set up now using the Easy Internet Sign-up or the Internet Services wizard (select models only).

Click Start on the taskbar, All Programs, Online Services, and Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services.

Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service.

NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services provides a list of Internet service providers; however, you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this PC. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP.

3Connect to the Internet. You must connect through the ISP to connect to the Internet.

Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop.

4Open your Web browser and browse the Web.

You can use any Web browser; most PCs have Internet Explorer. Click Start, All Programs, and Internet Explorer.

NOTE: If you have questions, contact the ISP directly.

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Contents Getting Started Guide Page Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsUsing the HP Personal Media Drive Working with Digital ImagesCreating Video Discs and Movies Creating Audio and Data Discs103 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerUsing surge protection Setting Up Your PCPutting Your PC Together Placing your PC in the proper locationConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Connecting to the PCSerial Rear Turning On Your PC for the First Time Storing documentation and recovery discsRequirements Setting Up and Connecting to the InternetPage Signing Up for Software Updates Using the PC with Safety and ComfortCreating user accounts Setting Up Accounts on Your New PCCreating passwords Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesUsing HP Organize Software Using HP ProductsChoose All Programs Click HP Organize Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Using the KeyboardHp or Icon Feature DescriptionDVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Using Your Docking Bay Using Your PC TopTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Connecting the speakers Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound connector types Illustration Type Connector DescriptionSound connector Description Name Speaker system See Speaker configurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersConnecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting 7.1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Adapter cables Connecting the PC to a home audio systemOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Select models only Connecting digital audioConfiguring the Sound Software Choose All Programs Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound ManagerPage Click the Speaker Configuration tab Configuring audio output with Sound Effect ManagerTo enable the Audio Wizard Sound Effect Manager control screensRetasking front-panel connectors with Sound Effect Manager Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect ManagerRealtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager When to use multistreaming audio Configuring multistreaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Setting up multistreaming audioExample 1 Online gaming Example 2 For digital home entertainment Configuring Sound for the Media Software ProgramType 6 connectors only Resolving Sound IssuesSelecting Recording Devices Using the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion GuideCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Card Insert Into 2-slot reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Click My Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive LetterStoring files Using the DrivePlaying media files Playing music filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing Music CDs Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying DVDs Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Using country/region codesPlaying Video CDs VCDs Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. OrPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingAudio CD tips Verifying audio disc recorded without errorsCreating jukebox discs Creating audio CDsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Verifying data disc recorded without errorsData disc tips Creating data discs Archiving Files on a CD or DVD Copying a DVD or CDCreating an image file Working with Image FilesBurning from an image file LightScribe requirements Disc Labeling with LightScribeBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Compatibility Information Using adhesive disc labelsVCD Disc Features and Compatibility TableDVD Optical Drive Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Software Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Before You Begin Capturing Video Creating Video Discs and MoviesCreating a Video Project Sonic MyDVD Video ProjectsCapturing video to a video project Adding files to a video projectClick Add Files Adding submenus to a video project Adding slideshows to a video projectEditing movie files Editing the style of a video projectClick Edit Style To This MenuClick Edit Movie Burning a video project to discCreating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality Format DVD Recording TimeGetting Started Guide Basic Steps to Make a Movie Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerLocating muvee autoProducer Getting started Using muvee autoProducerCapturing live video from a DV camcorder Capturing video from a DV camcorderClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorder Adding videosPage Adding music Adding picturesSelecting the style Changing the settingsAdding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie Recording the movie project to disc Saving the movie projectComputer Playback Mail DV camcorder VCD video CDGetting Started Guide Finding Onscreen Guides Getting HelpFinding Guides on the Web Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing Updates from HP Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & ToolsTurning off messages Getting messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 100 supported formats Index Printed
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a1428x, a1217n, a1320y, a1339d specifications

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