Dell PP32LB, P168C, PP32LA specifications Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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

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

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

3Follow 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 appropriate section below.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you 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, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

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

2Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet.

3In the next window, click the appropriate option:

•If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs).

•If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually.

•If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.

4Click Next.

If you selected Set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to step 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

5Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next.

6Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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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 About Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Security cable slot USB connectors Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetNext To copy data from the old computerTo transfer data to the new computer 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 Tools TroubleshootingPower Lights Beep CodesCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall System Messages Drive and try againTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start→Help and SupportTroubleshooting Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram crashes repeatedly Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Click Properties→Device ManagerProperties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device ManagerAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Using Dell Factory Image RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Only Select Repair Your ComputerUsing the Operating System Media Click Dell Factory Image RestoreReinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Express Service Code IndexIndex Index Index