Connect To The Internet; Enable Communication Hardware - HP Compaq NX6105 Getting Started

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Connect to the Internet

To connect the notebook to the Internet, you must enable your
communication hardware and have an account with an Internet
service provider (ISP).

Enable communication hardware

Using a dial-up connection
Your modem is enabled when the modem cable is connected to
the notebook and to an analog telephone line.
If you have already connected your modem cable, your
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modem is enabled. Proceed to "Set up Internet service," next
in this chapter.
To connect your modem cable:
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a. Turn off your notebook.
b. Place your notebook display-side up on a flat surface near
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a telephone wall jack.
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