Sending and

Receiving E-Mail

Your PC comes with an electronic mail (e-mail) software program from Microsoft called Outlook Express. Some ISPs use Outlook Express. Other ISPs provide their own e-mail program and Web browser, and they may not let you use Outlook Express or your preinstalled browser.

Note: Some models have Microsoft Outlook instead of Outlook Express. For details on using Microsoft Outlook, open the Outlook program and access Help.

Before you can send and receive e-mail, you need:

■An account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

■Microsoft Internet Explorer (included with your HP Pavilion) or other browser program (usually provided by an ISP).

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■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.