Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 20)

2-4 Dell Inspiron 3500 Setup Guide
Start button, point to Programs—>Internet Explorer, and then click Connection
Wizard. The Internet Connection wizard prompts you to select one of the following
options:
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I want to sign up and configure my computer for a new Internet account. (If
you select this option, make sure that your telephone line is connected to
your modem.)
Select this option to establish a new Internet account.
When you select this option, you are prompted to enter your area code. The
Microsoft Internet Referral System then accesses a list of ISPs in your area. Click
an ISP to view information about that provider. Click Next> to begin setting up a
service with the ISP. The ISP software will prompt you for information necessary
to establish the account, including identification and payment information.
NOTE: As part of the setup, you may be prompted to identify an outgoing mail
server (POP3 or IMAP) and incoming mail server (SMTP). Your ISP can provide
you with this information.
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I have an existing Internet service through my phone line or a local area net-
work (LAN). Help me set up my computer to this Internet service.
Select this option to configure your computer for Internet use with an existing
Internet account.
If your computer has a modem installed, your Internet service is provided via
phone line.
NOTE: To configure your Internet connection through a LAN, contact your net-
work administrator.
When you select this option, be prepared to provide the following information
about your account:
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E-mail address
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User name and password
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Outgoing mail server
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Incoming mail server
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Internet news group server
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Internet directory
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My computer is already set up for the Internet. Do not show me this wizard
again.
Select this option if you have already set up an Internet connection and config-
ured your computer for Internet use through the Online Services folder or
Internet Connection wizard.