Notebook Essentials
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Chapter 3: What's next?
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WARNING:
To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer,
do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the
computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an
adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block
airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply
with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for
Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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WARNING:
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided
with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible
AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP.
For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
. To access the notices, click
Start
, click
Help
and Support
, and then click
User Guides
, or refer to the
User Guides
disc included with
some models.
Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your
location.
Choosing the type of Internet access available
The computer supports 2 types of Internet access:
■
Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. To learn about
adding the computer to an existing network or setting up a wireless network, refer to the
“
Connecting to an existing wireless network
” section or the “
Setting up a wireless
network
” section.
■
Wired—You can access the Internet by dialing in to a service provider using a modem
cable (purchased separately) connected to the RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only),
or you can connect to a broadband network using the RJ-45 (network) jack.
The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet
service providers with the following types of connections:
■
Cable modem
■
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
■
Satellite
■
Other services
Broadband access may require additional hardware or software provided by your Internet
service provider (ISP).
Connecting to the Internet
