Dell 1435, P479C, PP24L setup guide Click Start → Connect To, Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router.

To establish connection using a wireless router:

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

2.Click Start Connect To.

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

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:

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

2.Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.

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

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section.

NOTE: 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.

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

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

2.Click Start Control Panel.

3.Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE August P479C Contents Getting Help Restoring Your Operating SystemSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your Studio LaptopConnecting the AC Adapter Connecting the Network Cable OptionalUsing the Wireless Switch Windows Vista SetupConnecting to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Bluetooth status light optionalDevice Status Lights Using Your Studio Laptop Battery status light Indicates the battery charging statePlastic blank installed Communications, multimedia, and securityExpressCards Designed only for ExpressCardsIn-1 Media card reader Provides For more information, see Connect the AC Adapter on Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator ButtonWireless networks in your vicinity Security cable slot Lets you attach Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Analog Microphone If you do not haveUsing Your Studio Laptop Num Lock light Turns on when using the Num Lock key Display Features FastAccessCamera optional Built-in camera for Left digital array microphoneMedia Controls Removing and Replacing the Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaCustomizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Power Problems Solving ProblemsMemory Problems If the power light is blinking whiteIf you experience other memory problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageIf a program stops responding End the program Click ApplicationsClick End Task If the computer stops respondingSolving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemDell Factory Image Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsBefore you Begin Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help Service DellConnect Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelSystem Information ExpressCardBasic Specifications MemoryPorts and Connectors In-1 Memory Card ReaderCommunications VideoAudio MediaDisplay Keyboard Touch PadBattery Types and dimensionsAC Adapter Output currentPhysical EnvironmentalContaminant level By ISA-S71.04-1985 Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Memory problems solving Network connection fixing Wireless switch 10 Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper
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