Dell XPS 420 owner manual Network Setup Wizard

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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.

NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 63. 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.

Windows Vista™

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Click the Windows Vista Start button™ and click Control Panel

3Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears.

4Click 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.

•Choose 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.

5Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Network Setup Wizard

The Microsoft Windows operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.

1Click Start and then click Connect to→Set up a connection or network.

2Select an option under Choose a connection option.

3Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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