Dell Alienware M17x R2 (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 10)

10 CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP
or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in
“Setting Up Your Internet Connection” on page 11.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped
with your router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your
wireless router.
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.
2. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
3. Click
Start → Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center →
Connect to a network.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
Set Up Microsoft Windows
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing
so may render your computer unusable.
Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system you requested
while ordering your computer. To configure the remaining settings, follow the
instructions on the screen.
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that
you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer
available at support.dell.com.
NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a full system backup as soon
as you set up Microsoft Windows. To create a full system backup, see
“AlienRespawn/DataSafe Local Backup” on page 52.
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the
optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set
up your Internet connection.