Compaq 1400 manual Internet Service Provider, Modem, Search Engine

Your Presario Notebook provides you with a selection of ISPs.

High-speed Internet access may be available in your area. Check with your ISP or local telephone company for more information.

Your Presario Notebook may have a built-in Ethernet connection which is the most common way to connect to high-speed Internet access.

The “Search Engines” section later in this chapter for detailed information about searching on the Internet.

Internet Service Provider

A company that provides access to the Internet is an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Your computer’s connection to an ISP’s computer is your entry point to the Web. You must establish an account with the ISP of your choice.

Modem

A computer’s physical connection to the Internet is typically through a telephone line. Your computer contains hardware called a modem that sends and receives information over a standard telephone line. There are on-screen instructions you must follow when you set up your modem.

Search Engine

A search engine is a program used on Web sites that allows you to search the Internet for keywords you enter. The search engine generates a list of Web pages that contain your keywords.

Once you access the Internet, you can use a search engine to begin searching for information. You can choose from many search engines on the Internet. To access one of these search engines, type in a URL, such as www.compaq.com. URLs take you to the requested site.

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