Dell P08F001, 1564, 8X93C, P08F series setup guide Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.

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.

Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

To set up your Internet connection:

Windows Vista

NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dellcomputer to the Windows Classic view.

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

2.Click Start Control Panel Network and InternetNetwork and Sharing CenterSet up a connection or networkConnect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE September 2009 P/N 8X93C 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 Install the SIM Card Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Battery Computer Base and Keyboard Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Multimedia Control Keys System Setup Bios UtilityTo access the Function Key Behavior Windows Mobility CenterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Extended Battery Life pop-up appears Click Show Settings Dell Extended Battery LifeRemoving and Replacing the Battery Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life?Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Click Start → Control PanelDell DataSafe Online Backup Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System InspironSystem Restore Click Undo System Restore and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Operating System Reinstallation Click Properties→ Device ManagerClick the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses 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 MemoryConnectors CommunicationsCamera Battery DisplayAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Altitude maximumBasic Specifications Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index Index Page Page 08X93CA00
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P08F001, 1564, P08F series, 8X93C specifications

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