Dell PP25L setup guide Windows Vista Setup, Connect to the Internet Optional

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows Vista® Setup

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will 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.

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Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: 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 (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:

DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously.

Cable modem connections that provide high- speed Internet access through your local cable TV line.

Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May N073F Contents Getting Help Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop InspironUsing The Wireless Switch Check the Wireless SwitchConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Windows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enabled Using Your Inspiron LaptopDevice Status Lights To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click Right Side Features Through Dell QuickSet or the Bios12 cm Left Side Features USB connector Connects to aAudio Out/ Headphone connector Front Side FeaturesIn-1 Media card reader Provides a Computer Base and Keyboard Features KeyboardMedia Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Playing or recording CDs and DVDsEntertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Power Problems Wired ConnectionsMemory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageClick Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Click End TaskIf the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help DellConnect Online Services ServiceSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Express Card MemoryBasic Specifications CommunicationsCamera optional VideoAudio Dimensions DisplayTouchpad Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment50 to 10,000 ft Index Index Index Wireless network connection Page Page 0XXXXXA00
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