Dell 2300 manual Setting Up Your Internet Connection, Click Connect to the Internet

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an America Online or DellNet by MSN connection:

1Save any work in progress and close all open programs.

2Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop.

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

If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP:

1Save any work in progress and close all open programs.

2Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

3Click Network and Internet Connections.

4Click Set up or change your Internet connection.

5In the Internet Properties window, click Setup and then click Next. The New Connection Wizard appears.

6Click Connect to the Internet.

7In the next window, click the appropriate option:

•If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, 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 CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.

8Click Next.

If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 9. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

9Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next.

10Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents Dell Dimension Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Program is designed for an earlier Problems writing to a CD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Undoing the Last System RestoreIf the screen is difficult to read Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateTotal Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 116 System Setup Program ScreensReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 109 Adding a Second CD or DVD DriveGeneral W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeBattery Disposal What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Finding Information for Your ComputerE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Click Tell Me How Te l l M e H o w h e l p f i l eFinding Information for Your Computer Setting Up Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerCable Notches Connecting a USB PrinterParallel connector on computer Screws ClipsUSB printer On printer Cable USB connector on the computerTransferring Information to a New Computer Network wall jack Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter Connector on computerNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetClick Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionCopying CDs Helpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs How to Copy a CD Click Turn off Turning Off the ComputerSetting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsFloppy drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive CD drive problemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsDVD drive problems Hard drive problemsClick Phone and Modem Options Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click Applications General ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther technical problems General hardware problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems Lightlight Power ProblemsSolving Problems Printer Problems If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner Scanner ProblemsClick Sounds and Audio Devices Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers No sound from headphones Media Player Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank Click Appearance and Themes If the screen is difficult to readSolving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Advanced TroubleshootingEnabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Reinstalling driversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Starting Windows XP Setup Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDCompleting the GUI Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software Completing the Operating System SetupAdding Parts Adding Parts Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Audio Devices Hint Express Service may not be available in some countriesBack View Removing the Computer Cover Thumbscrew Cover button Looking Inside Your Computer CD drive Fan connectorPCI card slots CD audio Connector Adding Parts System BoardFiller bracket Adding Parts Adding CardsCard Card cutout Card connector On system board Crossbar Bracket within slot Fully seatedAdding a Second CD or DVD Drive Bottom tab Adding Parts Side hinges Front panel Top tabMiddle tab Insert Tabs Adding Parts Drive Alignment screws Adding Parts Drive Metal plateDrive Securing screw Side hinges Front panel Adding Memory Adding Parts Replacing the Computer Cover P e n d i Expansion Bus SpecificationsMicroprocessor System InformationVideo Ports and ConnectorsMemory DrivesPhysical PowerAudio Controls and LightsEnvironmental Standard SettingsSystem Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Battery Battery socket Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellBarbados Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com BahamasBritish Virgin Islands BermudaBolivia BrazilCzech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com China XiamenColombia Costa RicaEcuador Denmark CopenhagenDominica Dominican RepublicGermany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business CorporateIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Hong KongIndia 100 Appendix Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free NumbersAppendix 101 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Malaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com MacaoNetherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com MexicoMontserrat Netherlands AntillesPoland Warsaw Website support.euro.dell.com Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.comPanama PeruSt. Vincent and the Grenadines Puerto RicoSt. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia106 Appendix Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.comSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com TaiwanTurks and Caicos Islands Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesThailand Trinidad/Tobago108 Appendix A. Austin, TexasVenezuela Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditRegulatory Notices Virgin Islands110 Appendix Appendix 111 NOM Information Mexico OnlyAppendix Appendix 113 Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?114 Appendix How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?Appendix 115 What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? What do I do if I am not satisfied?116 Appendix May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Appendix 117 Limited Warranty for CanadaOne-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 118 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada OnlyAppendix 119 Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One120 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada OnlyAppendix 121 Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and ThreeLimitation and Statutory Rights GuaranteeExclusions Making a ClaimAppendix 123 Appendix Index 125 D ex126 Index IndexIndex 127 Index 128
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