Dell U084C, E6500, PP30L Connecting to the Internet, Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer 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 phone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.

3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the appropriate section below.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard through the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu Help and Support feature.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Click StartInternet ExplorerConnect to the Internet.

3In the next window, click the appropriate option:

If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs).

If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually.

If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.

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Setting Up Your Computer

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Contents Dell Latitude E6500 Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mMacrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Volume control buttons Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetClick Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer NextTo copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Specifications SataPC Card CardBus controller Ricoh R5C847 PC Card connector Memory Minimum memory 512 MB 1 Dimm Maximum memory Wlan VGA Display Viewing angles Battery Types Cell smart lithium ion Battery Watt hours AC Adapter 130W Dell adapter PA-4E Ms halfsine pulse for storage Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep Codes Are detectedError Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Do not use these characters in filenamesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall See the program documentation for installation instructionsSystem Messages Drive and try againTroubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsClick Start→ Help and Support Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Power Problems Troubleshooting TipsFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsComputer does not start up Program crashes repeatedly Follow the instructions on the screen Windows VistaDell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Start→ Control PanelReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Returning to a Previous Device Driver VersionProperties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Click Properties→ Device ManagerAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next You can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image Restore Using Dell Factory Image RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer Click Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Reinstalling Software Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Before You Call Page Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Index Product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore Index Setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore
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U084C, PP30L, E6500 specifications

The Dell PP30L, known commonly as the Dell Latitude E6430, is a business-class laptop that combines robust performance, solid build quality, and essential features making it an ideal choice for professionals on the go. Launched in 2012, this model has continued to hold relevance due to its capability to meet the demands of everyday business tasks.

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