HP Media Center PC - Manual (Page 7)

Before Getting Started
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Using the PC with Safety and Comfort
Before you begin using the PC, arrange the PC and
your work area to maintain your comfort and
productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for
important ergonomic information:
■ Click Start, choose All Programs, choose
User’s Guides, and then click Safety &
Comfort Guide.
Or
■ Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your
Web browser address box, and then press
Enter on the keyboard.
Using PC Help & Tools
HP provides special utility programs in the
PC Help & Tools folder that provide support
information and initiate Application or System
Recovery. To find these programs, click Start,
choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and
then select a program or folder to view.
Connecting to the Internet
As part of the startup screens, you can select an
Internet service provider (ISP). Before you can
connect to the Internet, you must sign up with an ISP.
You must have an Internet connection to use some of
the Media Center features. Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up for a new
Internet account, set up an existing account, or
configure Internet access using a LAN (local
area network), cable modem, or DSL (digital
subscriber line).
Connecting to the Internet requirements
■ A PC.
■ A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem
for high-speed broadband connections.
Contact your ISP for any specific software and
hardware you may need.
■ Internet service with an ISP.
■ A Web browser.
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To reduce the risk of
serious injury, read
the Safety & Comfort
Guide. It describes
proper workstation
setup, posture, and
health and work
habits for PC users. It
also provides
important electrical
and mechanical
safety information.
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Easy Internet Sign-up
or Internet Services
provides a list of
Internet service
providers; however,
you may choose
another ISP or
transfer an existing
account to this PC. To
transfer existing
accounts, follow the
instructions provided
by the ISP.
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A modem connector is
included with select
models only.