Dell Studio 1440 (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 13)

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by
country.
To connect to the Internet, you need an external
modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP).
NOTE: If an external USB modem or
WLAN adapter is not a part of your original
order, you can purchase one from the
Dell website at www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
If you are using a dial-up connection, •
connect the telephone line to the external
USB modem (optional) and to the telephone
wall connector before you set up your
Internet connection.
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 12.
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 setup your connection to a wireless router:
Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.
open programs.
Click
2. Start → Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.
complete the setup.