Dell P04S series, G374R setup guide Connect to the Internet Optional, Setting Up a Wired Connection

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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).

If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com.

You can connect to the Internet using either a wired or a wireless connection.

Setting Up a Wired Connection

•If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.

•If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

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

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 10).

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 May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix 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 Vista Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Press Enter to apply the change Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery charge level AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Solving Problems Beep CodesFour beeps RAM read/write failure Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorTwo beeps No RAM detected Five beeps Real Time Clock failureWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages For assistance Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Insert the Operating System disc Reinstalling Windows VistaClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveFinding More Information and Resources Drivers and Utilities discIf you need to SeeProcessor SpecificationsSystem Model Memory Computer InformationVideo ExpressCardCommunications DiscretePorts and Connectors AudioKeyboard DimensionsDisplay Viewing AnglesCamera BatteryResolution Touch PadAC Adapter Temperature rangeDimensions 65 W See the Dell TechnologyComputer Environment Weight with 4-cell batteryPhysical 90 WAltitude maximum Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00