Dell Dimension 2100 User Manual

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Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the
process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between
computers in a home or small office.

1

Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> Accessories—>
Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.

2

On the welcome screen, click Next.

3

Click checklist for creating a network.

HINT:

Selecting the

connection method

This

computer connects
directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP.

4

Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to
the Network Setup Wizard.

5

Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTICE:

To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the

Start menu rather than by pressing the power button.

HINT:

If you are having

difficulty turning off your
computer, see "General
Program Problems" on
page 40.

Windows XP

1

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

2

Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer.

3

Click Turn off.

The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process
finishes.

4

Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.

Windows Me and Windows 2000

1

Save and exit any programs and files you have open.

2

Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.

3

Click the pull-down menu under What do you want the computer to
do?.

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