14 Setting Up Your Computer
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 that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see your
DellTechnology Guide. 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.
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2
Click the Windows Vista start button™ , and click
Control Panel
.
3
Under
Network and Internet,
click
Connect to the Internet
.
The
Connect to the Internet
window appears.
4
Click 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.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information
provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
6
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
7
Click the Windows Vista start button , and click
Control Panel
.
8
Under
Network and Internet,
click
Connect to the Internet
.
The
Connect to the Internet
window appears.
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