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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP oerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for oerings available in
your country.
If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past,
the Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have a service outage. Contact your ISP
to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the
Internet wizard can help you get one.
Windows Vista
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NOTE: e following instructions are applicable to the Windows default
view, so they may not apply if you set your computer to the Windows
classic view.
Save and close any open les, and exit any open programs.1.
Click 2. Start → Control Panel.
Click 3. Network and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a
connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet.
e Connect to the Internet window appears.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me
choose or contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by
your ISP to complete the setup.
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:
Windows Vista
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Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.1.
Save and close any open les, and exit any open programs.2.
Click 3. Start → Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.4.
Windows
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Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.1.
Save and close any open les, and exit any open programs.2.
Click 3. Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to
a network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.4.