Dell 81TR2, 1570, 1470, P04G series Setting Up a Wireless Connection, Click Start → Connect To

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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:

Windows Vista®

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 10).

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

3.Click Start → Connect To.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows® 7

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 10).

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

3.Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

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

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Under license July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up your Internet connection Click Start → Control PanelSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Multimedia Control Keys Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery LifeBattery Battery bay Battery release latch Customizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep or LED Codes Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task To run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problemsUsing Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support ToolsThem Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com See If you need toComputer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorConnectors In-1 Memory Card ReaderMemory Display CommunicationsAC Adapter BatteryPhysical Relative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Page Page 081TR2A00