Dell 0C547MA00, PP40L setup guide Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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

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

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

3.Follow 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 following section.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but 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, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

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

2.Click Start Control Panel.

3.Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

4.Select either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem,

or wireless technology connection.

Choose Dial-upif you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP 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 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Installing the SIM Optional Microsoft Windows Vista SetupSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LAN Enable Wireless WAN/GPSClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Battery Left Side Features Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Backlit keyboard brightness settings Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Media Controls Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features Camera activity light Indicates if the camera is on or offBattery Removing and Replacing the BatteryBattery bay Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesFastAccess facial recognition Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Solving Problems Beep CodesNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsPower Problems Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damagedMemory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageLockups and Software Problems Click ApplicationsIf you have other software problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableThem Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Service DellConnectMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Ftp.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Specifications System Model ProcessorExpressCard MemoryComputer Information Audio CommunicationsVideo Connectors DisplayKeyboard backlit CameraTouch Pad AC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Network speed testing Index Page 0C547MA00