HP Presario SR5300 Getting Started Guide - Page 56
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3 Connect to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. You can use any Web browser; most computers have Internet Explorer. To open Internet Explore: a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click All Programs. c Click Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you have questions, contact your ISP directly. Signing Up for Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. It is recommended that you check for, download, and install these updates at least once a month. One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature. When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you through a pop-up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available. When you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to your system. If you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the time required for download is minimal. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Updates. 5 Click Change Settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Automatic (recommended) - This is the default setting, and it enables you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install recommended updates. Download updates, but let me choose whether to install them Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them Never check for updates - This option makes the computer more vulnerable and is not recommended. 7 Click OK. 48 Getting Started