Dell 0F2GGFA00, 1546, P02F001 Connect to the Internet Optional, Setting Up a Wired Connection

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).

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 optional external USB modem 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 14.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N F2GGF Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless To disable wirelessSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Windows Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery charge level AC adapterMMC+ Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Windows Mobility Center System Setup Bios UtilityMedia Controls Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyPlay or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Click Set up backupTransferring Information to a New Computer If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueAdd an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wireless Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsWindows Vista If you have other software problems Assistance from Dell Technical Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System SystemSystem Messages Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Click Properties→ Device Manager Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back DriverReinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the DellComputer Information Basic SpecificationsComputer Model MemoryCamera Optional ConnectorsCommunications DisplayBattery AC AdapterPhysical Computer EnvironmentRelative humidity maximum Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 0F2GGFA00