HP 6000WLAN Manuel D’Utilisation

Modem and Network Connections
Using the Modem

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failed connection, you must wait one hour before trying the number again. If you dial
before the hour is up, you will get a message that says “black list.”

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  When using a modem in the Republic of South Africa, an external surge protector

may be necessary in order to prevent computer damage by lightning or other electrical
surges. Connect any approved surge protector to the modem cable whenever you are
using the modem.

To connect to the Internet

Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet
Service Provider (ISP). For some countries and models, Hewlett-Packard provides easy
Internet signup so that you can connect quickly to an ISP.

1.  Connect your built-in modem— see the previous topic. (If your computer does not

have a built-in modem, you can instead use a PC Card modem or an external modem.)

2.  Double-click the Connect to the Internet icon on the desktop. This launches the

Internet Connection wizard, which helps you locate an ISP in your area, transfer an
existing Internet account to this computer, or set up an Internet connection manually.

–or–

If available, click Start, Programs, Online Services, and select one of the listed ISPs.
This begins the registration process for the ISP you choose.

1.  Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop. For your first connection,

you’ll be prompted for information about your connection.

2.  Click the Connect button in the Dial-up Connection window.

When you are successfully connected to the Internet, you’ll see a connect icon (two
connected computers) in the taskbar.

To disconnect from the Internet

You remain connected to the Internet until you shut down the computer, disconnect the
phone line from the computer, or give a command to hang up the connection.

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  Double-click the connect icon in the taskbar, and click Disconnect.