Setting up your computer, Connecting to the internet, Setting up your internet connection – Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) User Manual

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Setting Up Your Computer

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Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE:

ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

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

DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your
existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL
connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the
same line simultaneously.

Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through your local cable TV line.

Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through a satellite television system.

Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using Bluetooth

®

wireless technology.

NOTE:

If you are using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem connection, contact your

ISP or cellular telephone service provider for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:

1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2 Double-click the ISP 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.

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