Dell PP41L setup guide Windows Vista Setup, Connect to the Internet Optional

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows Vista® Setup

Your computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista operating system. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The screens take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and ISP offerings vary by country.

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

Setting Up a Wired Internet 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 provider for setup.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE January 2009 P/N F123H Rev. A01 Contents Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Enable or Disable Wireless Windows Vista Setup Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Hard drive Stores software and data Front Side Features 234Using Your Inspiron Laptop In-1 Media Card Reader Provides Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Solving Problems Removing and Replacing the BatterySoftware Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsPower Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf a program stops responding End the program Click ApplicationsClick End Task Welcome screen, click Next Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSame error. See Contacting Dell on page 53 for assistance System MessagesUsing Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreOperating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Service DellConnect Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Automated Order-Status Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comFtp.dell.com Getting Help Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Specifications System modelProcessor ExpressCard MemoryComputer information CommunicationsVideo Connectors Camera optionalAudio Dimensions DisplayKeyboard Touch padBattery AC adapterOutput current Physical Computer environmentIndex Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page 0F123HA01
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