Dell Vostro 1400 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 39)

Setting Up Your Computer
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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.
Windows Vista™
1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2 Click Start
, and then 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), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how
you want to connect:
• Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or
satellite modem.
• Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a
WLAN card.
• Choose 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.
Transferring Information to a New Computer
You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and
other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old
computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that
corresponds to the operating system that your computer is running.
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer.
You can transfer data, such as:
• E-mail messages
• Toolbar settings
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