Setting up a printer, Printer cable, Connecting a usb printer – Dell Inspiron 9200 User Manual

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Setting Up Your Computer

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In the next window, click the appropriate option:
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If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet
service providers (ISPs).

•

If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a
setup CD, click Set up my connection manually.

•

If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.

5

Click Next.
If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the
instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

NOTE:

If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

6

Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then
click Next.

7

Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet
Problems" on page 51. 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.

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE:

Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:

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Obtain and install updated drivers.

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Connect the printer to the computer.

•

Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.

•

Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.

Printer Cable

Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with a printer
cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer. If you
purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in
the computer box.

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE:

You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.

1

Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.

2

Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

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