HP a1310y, a1370a, a1350y, a1330e 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 USA Table of Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media DriveWorking with Digital Images Playing CDs and DVDs Creating Audio and Data DiscsCreating Video Discs and Movies 101 105Setting Up Your PC Putting Your PC TogetherPlacing your PC in the proper location Using surge protection Connecting to the PCConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Connector Symbol Description Printer parallel SerialRear Storing documentation and recovery discs Turning On Your PC for the First TimeSetting Up and Connecting to the Internet RequirementsPage Using the PC with Safety and Comfort Signing Up for Software UpdatesSetting Up Accounts on Your New PC Creating user accountsGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Creating passwordsUsing HP Products Using HP Organize SoftwareChoose All Programs Click HP Organize Getting Started Guide Using the Keyboard Icon Feature DescriptionHp or DVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Getting Started Guide Using Your PC Top Using Your Docking BayTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Sound Connector TypesConnector Description Illustration TypeSound connector Description Speaker Configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker typesConnecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Outin Connecting 5.1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 7.1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Select models onlyConfiguring Audio Output To connect digital audio speakers Turn off the PCConfiguring Audio Output with Multi- channel Sound Manager Choose All ProgramsConfiguring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager Click the Speaker Configuration tabTo enable the Audio Wizard Retasking front-panel connectors Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Configuring Multi-streaming Audio Retasking front panel audio connectorsAudio output overview When to use multi-streaming audio Audio input overviewSetting up multi-streaming audio Select the Enable multi-streaming playback check boxExample 2 For Digital Home Entertainment Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player Using HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Resolving Sound Issues Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphonesType 6 connectors only Selecting recording devicesUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Card Insert Into 4-slot readerCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click My ComputerUsing the Drive To store filesTo play media files To play music filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Image Zone Page Getting Started Guide Playing CDs and DVDs Playing Music CDsPlaying CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD Using country/region codes Playing Video CDs VCD with InterVideo WinDVD Playing Video CDs VCD with Windows Media PlayerCreating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsVerifying audio disc recorded without errors Audio CD tipsCreating audio CDs Creating jukebox discsVerifying data disc recorded without errors Working with Data DVDs and CDsData disc tips Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVDWorking with Image Files Creating an image fileBurning from an image file Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe requirementsBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Using adhesive disc labels Compatibility InformationDisc Features and Compatibility Table VCDOptical Drive Quick Reference Table DVDSoftware Quick Reference Table With this program You canWith this program You can Creating Video Discs and Movies Before You Begin Capturing VideoSonic MyDVD Video Projects Creating a Video Project Adding files to a video projectClick Add Files Capturing video to a video project Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video projectEditing the style of a video project Editing movie filesClick Edit Style To This MenuBurning a video project to disc Creating a Video Project With the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size DVD Recording Time Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality FormatCreating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a MovieLocating muvee autoProducer Using muvee autoProducer Getting startedCapturing video from a DV camcorder Click Tools, then Get Video from CameraAdding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorderAdding pictures Changing the settings Adding musicSelecting the style Adding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie Saving the movie project Recording the movie project to discComputer Playback Mail DV camcorder VCD video CDGetting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using PC Help & ToolsUsing Updates from HP Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide CDs, VCDs, and DVDs see burning with Realtek HD Sound Effect Multichannel audio configuring Index Part number
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