Dell Area-51 ALX manual Set Up Microsoft Windows, Connect to the Internet Optional

Set Up Microsoft Windows

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your desktop unusable.

Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system settings that you selected while ordering your computer. To configure the remaining settings, follow the instructions on the screen.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

Setting Up a Wired Connection

•If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection.

•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 12.

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP

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®

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.

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

3.Click Start → Connect To.

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

Windows® 7

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→ Network and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

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

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