Compaq Presario Internet PC - Manual (Page 45)

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED AND B EYOND C ONNECTING TO THE I NTERNET 5-1
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Connecting
to the
Internet
The Internet is one of the most fascinating developments in
recent years. When people talk about “the Internet” it is
basically the vast network of computers around the globe.
In the last few years the internet has become accessible (and
affordable) for almost anybody. With the Internet you can
e-mail your friends, find information on the World Wide Web,
do your banking and investments without leaving home, and
use several other internet services. Your Presario Internet PC
is fully equipped for Internet use.
56K Modem, 5-3
Getting on the World
Wide Web, 5-4
Sending and Receiving
E-mail, 5-6
Protect Yourself when
Downloading Software
from the Internet, 5-7
Advanced E-mail
Functions, 5-9
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