HP 503n (US) Setting Up and Using the Internet, Introducing the Internet, What Is the Internet?

Setting Up and Using the Internet

Your HP Pavilion comes with:

3Access to the ISPs in your area. Some ISPs offer a traditional dial-up service, and others offer faster technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable. (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.)

3Internet Explorer Web browser.

3Outlook Express e-mail software program.

3V.90 modem and modem software (not available in all models).

3LAN (local area network) card (select models only).

3Special keyboard buttons to access the Internet.

Introducing the Internet

What Is the Internet?

The Internet is a group of computers that communicate with each other through telephone lines, digital service, or cable lines. Each Internet computer is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to users of the Internet. To connect your PC to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an ISP.

Internet

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