Connecting to the Internet | HP SR5351AP, SR5350AP instruction

Connecting to the Internet

The computer can connect to the Internet through the telephone modem. There are other ways to connect to the Internet that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (digital subscriber line). Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for specific information on the connection. See “About the Internet” for more information about using the Internet.

Refer to the “Setting Up the Computer” chapter of this guide to make the hardware connections: for a modem, see “Connecting a Modem” and for a network see “Setting Up a Local Area Network.”

To connect to the Internet, you must have:

A computer.

A dial-up modem, a cable modem, or a DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware that you may need.

Internet service with an ISP.

A Web browser.

To connect to the Internet:

1Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP.

2Connect to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP.

Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in.

3Open your Web browser and browse the Internet.

You can use any Web browser; most computers have Microsoft Internet Explorer. To open Internet Explorer:

a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click Internet Explorer.

NOTE: If you have questions, contact your ISP directly.

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HP SR5351AP, SR5350AP manual Connecting to the Internet

Contents

Getting Started USA Table of Contents Turning On the Computer for the First Time Using the KeyboardUsing the Mouse Introducing Your Computer Software Managing Files Using the Memory Card Reader Index Placing the computer in the proper location Setting Up the ComputerPutting the Computer Together Connector Icon/Label Description and function Using surge protectionConnecting to the computer Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Click Display Settings Connecting Other DevicesAdjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Click Apply Click Yes, if it is present Click OK Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Integrated Wireless Devices Connecting the Wireless LAN Device Select models only Checking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security features Connecting a Modem Finding Guides on the Web Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Click All Programs Click User Guides Using the hardware diagnostic tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Turning On the Computer for the First Time Click Shut Down Using Shut DownTurning Off the Computer Using Lock Using Sleep mode Using Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Restarting the Computer Connecting to the Internet Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Computer risk Security feature Protecting the Computer Using passwords Password Function Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Recover factory settings Click Help and Support Getting Started features vary by model Alphanumeric keys Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard Features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Special keyboard buttons Icon Feature DescriptionIdentifying Special Keyboard Buttons Hp Or Compaq Click Control Panel Customizing the keyboard buttonsIcon Label Description Click Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Using the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Scrolling Autoscrolling Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions Panning Turning on the ClickLock option Changing mouse pointer speedChanging the double-click speed Click the Pointer Options tab Changing the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Learning More About Software Using the DesktopIntroducing Your Computer Software Removing desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Retrieving desktop icons Using the Control Panel Organizing the All Programs list Working with Digital Images Feature Name DescriptionResizing Windows About the Internet Using a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet content Click Internet Explorer Sending and Receiving E-Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Managing Files Organizing Files with Folders Creating Folders Moving Files Finding Files Renaming Files Deleting Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying Files Using a Printer Using the Memory Card Reader Card Insert the media Location Media Insertion GuideSlot reader MMC Plus Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMiniSD MMC Mobile Activity light Upper slot Lower slot Understanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory Card Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera Index Getting Started features vary by model Index Part number