HP a1029.uk, a1005.uk manual Using the Internet, Connecting to the Internet, Connecting the Modem

Using the Internet

Other Ways to

Connect

There are other ways to connect to the ISP that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (digital subscriber line). Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection.

AModem connector

BBack of PC

This chapter describes connecting to the Internet, and using the Internet, including how to use a browser and e-mail.

Use the Internet to search for and to find information or services on the Web, or to use an e-mail program to get, read or send electronic mail messages.

Connecting to the Internet

Hardware and software programs provided on your PC may vary. Your PC may come with:

•A 56K modem and modem software (upgrade ready).

•An Ethernet connector.

•Special keyboard buttons to access the Internet.

•The Internet Explorer Web browser program.

•The Outlook Express e-mail software program.

Connecting the Modem

The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides telephone dial-up connection to the Internet.

NOTE: Your PC may not come with a modem.

Before you can connect to the Internet, and send or receive e-mail and faxes using telephone dial-up, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is inside the PC (B). The setup poster shows you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable into the PC modem connector, and into your telephone line wall socket.

A B

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