Connecting To An Existing Wireless Network - HP Pavilion dv6-3100 - Entertainment Notebook PC Manual

Chapter 6: Networking
Using Internet Services & Offers
If the Internet Services & Offers utility is supported in the country or region in which you
purchased the computer, access the utility by selecting Start > All Programs > Online
Services > Get Online.
The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these tasks:
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Signing up for a new Internet account
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Configuring the computer to use an existing account
Using ISP-provided icons
If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country or region where you purchased the
computer, the icons might be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or
grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services.
To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account,
double-click an icon, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard
Use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to the Internet if you:
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Already have an account with an ISP.
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Have a disc from an ISP.
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Do not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from the list provided
within the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions.)
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Selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you with such information as a
specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.
To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard,
select Start > Help and Support > Connect to the Internet wizard.
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If prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows
Firewall, choose to enable the firewall.

Connecting to an existing wireless network

To connect the computer to an existing wireless network:
1. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
2. Select a network.
3. Click Connect.
4. If required, enter the security key.
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