Dell PP32LA, P168C, PP32LB specifications Connecting to the Internet

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NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer.

6Connect to the Internet (optional). See "Connecting to the Internet" on page 13 for more information.

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Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer 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 phone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Computer

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Macrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Automated Order-Status Service Contents Front View About Your ComputerKeyboard Security cable slot USB connectors Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Vista Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetTo transfer data to the new computer To copy data from the old computerNext To copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Specifications USB Lvds Wxga WXGA+ Depending on operating conditions and can be Page G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep CodesCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall Drive and try again System MessagesTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Click Start→Help and SupportTroubleshooting Power Problems Troubleshooting TipsFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Memory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsProgram crashes repeatedly Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareIdentifying Drivers Click Properties→Device ManagerReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesProperties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device ManagerAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next You can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Only Using Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Select Repair Your ComputerClick Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Express Service CodeIndex Index Index