HP a290n (US/CAN), 746c (US/CAN), a250n If the ISP provides the browser, If using Outlook Express

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).

Atelephone 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.
The first time you start Outlook Express, the
Internet Connection Wizard window opens if
you are not already connected to the Internet.	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.

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