Dell G884D manual Transferring Information to a New Computer

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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 following section.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but 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, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

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

2Click the Windows Vista start button ™, and click Control Panel

3Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears.

4Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

•Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.

•Chose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

5Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer.

1Click the Windows Vista start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer.

2In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

3Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.

Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

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Contents Dell XPS Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Starting Dell Diagnostics FromLockups and Software Problems Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Contents About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Front Panel Connectors Back Panel ConnectorsAbout Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your Computer Safety Instructions Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Processor SpecificationsSpecifications MemoryConnector data width ConnectorsConnector size ConnectorDrives Network adapterConnectors Audio Serial ATA Ieee 1394 FirewireESATA FlexBayControls and Lights Power buttonPower light Hard-drive activity lightPhysical PowerWattage EnvironmentalGrms Optimizing for Greater Performance Optimizing for Greater PerformanceUnderstanding Intel SpeedStep Technology Optimizing for Greater Performance Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Beep CodesType into your computer see the Service Continue until you have identified a faultyError Code Description Suggested Remedy RepetitiveIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Code DescriptionSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionMessage Possible Cause Message Possible Cause Dell Diagnostics When to Use Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionYour computer Solving Problems Power ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Reinstalling Your Operating System Reinstalling Your Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Using and maintaining devicesTerms and Conditions U.S. only Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallPage Contacting Dell Index IndexIndex Index Index