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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.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To set up your Internet connection:

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 Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2010 P/N K387P Rev. A00 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 Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LAN Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appearsSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionRight View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopLeft View Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power/Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsBack View Features Scroll Touch Pad GesturesOne finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or out ZoomDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery bay slots Battery release latchesBattery bay Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Dell Help DocumentationAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep 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 ApplicationsWelcome screen, click Next Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsUsing Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Start Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Select Repair Your Computer Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalClick Upgrade Now System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and 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 DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toSee Computer Information SpecificationsMemory Communications ConnectorsMedia Card Reader CameraAudio DisplayVideo KeyboardTouch Pad BatteryPhysical AC AdapterComputer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Index