Dell PP41L setup guide Setting Up a Wireless Connection, Click Start → Connect To

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection

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1.Internet service

2.cable or DSL modem

3.wireless router

4.portable computer with wireless network card

See the documentation for your router for more information about how to set up and use your wireless network.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you must connect the computer to your wireless router. To set up your connection to a wireless router:

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

2.Click Start Connect To.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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

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

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

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE January 2009 P/N F123H Rev. A01 Contents Contents Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Enable or Disable Wireless Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Hard drive Stores software and data 234 Front Side FeaturesUsing 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 Removing and Replacing the Battery Solving ProblemsProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsWireless Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsClick Applications If a program stops responding End the programClick End Task Welcome screen, click Next Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Same error. See Contacting Dell on page 53 for assistanceUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick 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 Starting System Restore System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Undoing the Last System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect Online Services ServiceSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Automated Order-Status ServiceFtp.dell.com Getting Help Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System model SpecificationsProcessor Memory ExpressCardCommunications Computer informationVideo Camera optional ConnectorsAudio Display DimensionsTouch pad KeyboardAC adapter BatteryOutput current Computer environment PhysicalIndex Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page 0F123HA01
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