Connecting to the internet, Setting up your internet connection – Dell Inspiron 8600 User Manual

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Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the
following Internet connection options:

• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone line. Dial-up

connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.

• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing phone

line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your phone on the

same line simultaneously.

• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local

cable TV line.

If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on
your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If
you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an AOL or MSN connection:

1

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2

Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft

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Windows

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desktop.

3

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up
an Internet connection with a different ISP:

1

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2

Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer.
The New Connection Wizard appears.

3

Click Connect to the Internet.

4

In the next window, click the appropriate option:
• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of

Internet service providers (ISPs).

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