HP Pavilion a1000 PC Basics Guide - Page 37

Using the Internet Other Ways to Connect There are other ways to connect to the ISP that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (digital subscriber line). Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. A Modem connector B Back of PC This chapter describes connecting to the Internet and using the Internet, including how to use a browser and e-mail. Use the Internet to search for and to find information or services on the Web, or to use an e-mail program to get, read, or send electronic mail messages. Connecting to the Internet Hardware and software programs provided on your PC may vary. Your PC may come with: • A 56K modem and modem software (upgrade ready). • An Ethernet connector. • Special keyboard buttons to access the Internet. • The Internet Explorer Web browser program. • The Outlook Express e-mail software program. Connecting the Modem The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your PC may not come with a modem. Before you can connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes using telephone dial-up, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is inside the PC (B). The setup poster shows you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable into the PC modem connector and into your telephone service line wall jack connector. A B Using the Internet 31