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NOTE: The folder called Online Services includes icons for accessing various online services, but they may not be present in all countries/regions. 3 Connect to your ISP and the Internet. Use one of these methods: • Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select models only). Or • If your PC is always connected to your ISP, open your browser program, such as Internet Explorer: Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, and click Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you are using MSN or AOL and have questions, contact the ISP directly. Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you turn on the PC the first time, you can install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only). You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your PC. Before installation, make a restore point using the Microsoft System Restore program; refer to "Recovering from Software Problems" in the Warranty and Support Guide. Restart the PC after installation. Choose software that is compatible with your PC - check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your PC. NOTE: Only use original licensed software. Installing copied software may be illegal or may infect your PC with a virus. Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. 6 Getting Started Guide

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Getting Started Guide
NOTE:
The folder called
Online Services
includes icons for accessing various
online services, but they may not be present in all countries/regions.
3
Connect to your ISP and the Internet.
Use one of these methods:
•
Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop.
Or
•
Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select models
only).
Or
•
If your PC is always connected to your ISP, open your browser program,
such as Internet Explorer: Click
Start
, choose
All
Programs
, choose
Online Services
, and click
Internet Explorer
.
NOTE:
If you are using MSN or AOL and have questions, contact the ISP
directly.
Installing Software and Hardware Devices
After you turn on the PC the first time, you can install any software programs that
came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only).
You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on
your PC. Before installation, make a restore point using the Microsoft System
Restore program; refer to ”Recovering from Software Problems” in the
Warranty
and Support Guide
. Restart the PC after installation.
Choose software that is compatible with your PC — check the operating system,
memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with
your PC.
NOTE:
Only use original licensed software. Installing copied software may be
illegal or may infect your PC with a virus.
Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software
manufacturer. Check the manufacturer’s documentation or customer service
information for help if you need it.