Connect to the Internet (Optional)
Setting Up a Wired Connection
•If you are using a
•If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in “Setting Up Your Internet Connection” on page 13.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router.
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.
2.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
3.Click Start → Control Panel.
4.In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.
5.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP