Dell DRF37, P06T manual Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR 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 Internet Service Provider (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.

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

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

3.In the search box, type Network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or Network→ Connect 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.

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

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Contents Alienware M11x Mobile Manual Page Contents CONTENTS CONTENTS Page Page Page Chapter Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Product Documentation and Media Placing Your LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Press the Power Button Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View Features Getting to Know Your LaptopGetting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Right View Features Back View Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Display Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Power Button On AC adapter Function Keys F1 Extend DesktopF5 Decrease Display Brightness F11 Play or Pause Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display USING Your Laptop USING Your Laptop Using Removable Media and Cards Extending the DesktopUsing the Wireless Control Battery PackPower Management Understanding Power ConsumptionCustomizing Your Power Settings Reducing Power ConsumptionConfiguring the Bios System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options CPUTotal Memory Intel High Definition Sound Sata Operation System Password Computrace FailSafe Asset Tag CD/DVD/BD Exit Saving Installing and Replacing Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Replacing the Battery Pack Captive screws Compartment door Battery pack Battery pack cable Captive screws Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory ModulesMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory module connector Tab Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Removing the Hard DrivePull-tab Hard drive Hard drive bracket Screws Hard drive2 interposer Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Things to check Software Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment PSAAlienware Diagnostics Starting Alienware Diagnostics Answers to Common Problems SystemComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Display Memory errors detected on startupMemory If the display is blankPower System Recovery Recovery Options Dell DataSafe Local Backup YSTEM Recovery Dell DataSafe Online Backup YSTEM Recovery Basic Specifications BASIC SPECIFICATIONS USB BASIC SPECIFICATIONS BASIC SPECIFICATIONS BASIC SPECIFICATIONS Appendix General and Electrical Safety Precautions Computer SetupComputer Use Electrostatic Discharge ESD WarningGeneral Safety Precautions When You Should Contact AlienwareReplacement Components or Accessories Contacting Alienware Websites