Dell Inspiron 518 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 14)

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Setting Up Your Computer
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an
Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following
section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
NOTE:
If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see your
Dell Technology Guide . If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully
connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to
check the service status, or try connecting again later.
NOTE:
Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to
the Internet wizard can help you get one.
1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2 Click the Windows Vista start button™
, and click Control Panel.
3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want
to connect:
• Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV
modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.
• Chose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.
NOTE:
If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me
choose or contact your ISP.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information
provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
6 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
7 Click the Windows Vista start button
, and click Control Panel.
8 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
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