Dell PP40L, 0C547MA00 Setting Up a Wired Connection, Setting Up a Wireless Connection

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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

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

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:

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

2.Click Start Connect To.

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

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N C547M Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Studio LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Microsoft Windows Vista Setup Installing the SIM OptionalSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LAN Enable Wireless WAN/GPS Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Studio LaptopUsing Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Battery Left Side Features Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Backlit keyboard brightness settings Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Media Controls Using Your Studio Laptop Camera activity light Indicates if the camera is on or off Display FeaturesBattery bay Removing and Replacing the BatteryBattery FastAccess facial recognition Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data Beep Codes Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Network ProblemsCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Power ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsClick Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf you have other software problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsKeyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System MessagesThem Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Operating System ReinstallationBefore you Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect ServiceSupport.dell.com Online ServicesMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Processor SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryExpressCard Video CommunicationsAudio Display ConnectorsCamera Keyboard backlitTouch Pad AC Adapter Computer Environment PhysicalMacrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Network speed testing Index Page 0C547MA00