HP 504n (US) If the ISP Provides the Browser, If Using Outlook Express, Sending e-mail messages

A telephone dial-up modem connection, or a LAN, cable modem, or DSL connection from your PC to the ISP.

Note: If you decide to use a DSL or a cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need.

If the ISP Provides the Browser

Follow the ISP’s instructions to download its Web browser and e-mail program and to set up and use your e-mail account. You will then be able to send and receive e-mail each time you connect to your ISP.

If Using Outlook Express

After you sign up with an ISP and connect your modem, you can run Outlook Express from the Start menu.

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The first time you start Outlook Express, the Internet Connection Wizard window opens if you are not already connected to the Internet. You will need to provide connection information such as an account name and password and the names of an incoming and an outgoing mail server to use Outlook Express. If you are unsure how to answer any of the questions, contact your ISP.

Sending e-mail messages

Open the Outlook Express program:

1Click Start on the taskbar, and select the Outlook Express icon.

Note: You can also press the E-Mail button

on the keyboard to open Outlook Express (select models only).

2Click the Create Mail button on the toolbar.

3Type in, or select from an address book, the address of each recipient.