Dell N7010, 7HR9P, P08E series Setting Up Your Internet Connection, Click Start → Control Panel

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1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 14).

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 Center→ Connect to a network.

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

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.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2010 P/N 7HR9P 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 Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional Battery bay SIM card slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Wlan Set Up Wireless Display OptionalConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Front View Features Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsIndicator light status Computer states Power Button Light/Power Indicator LightComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Multimedia 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 FastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesStart → Programs→ FastAccess Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online BackupAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf a program stops responding Click ApplicationsTo run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Tab at support.dell.comSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsUsing Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemSystem Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSystem Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support 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 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 toComputer Model SpecificationsProcessor System ChipsetMedia Card Reader ConnectorsCommunications AudioVideo Keyboard CameraTouch Pad DisplayAC Adapter BatteryPhysical Storage To 95% Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixRegulatory Electricity Model number Voltage Frequency ImporterIndex Index USB 25 Page Page 07HR9PA01