Dell M5030, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F003 Setting Up a Wireless Connection, Click Start → Control Panel

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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 set up your connection to a wireless router:

Windows® 7

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 12).

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

3.Click Start Control Panel.

4.In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing CenterConnect to a network.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows Vista®

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 12).

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.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen 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 ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting 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 Battery Status Lights and IndicatorsLight Indicator light status Computer states Power statusComputer Base Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Scroll Touch Pad GesturesOne finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or out ZoomMultimedia Control Keys System Setup Bios UtilityWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task Click ApplicationsIf you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsThem Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Select Repair Your Computer Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicClick Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSystem Recovery Media Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service TagDiagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toProcessor SpecificationsMemory Card Reader ConnectorsMemory Video CommunicationsCamera Display AudioTouch Pad BatteryKeyboard Physical AC AdapterStorage To 95% Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 07RR4TA01
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