Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP:
1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
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3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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 appropriate section below.
NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you 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, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet.
3In the next window, click the appropriate option:
•If you do not have an ISP, 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 setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.
4Click Next.
If you selected Set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to step 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.
5Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next.
6Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
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