Dell 540S Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
Wireless LAN • connections that provide
Internet access using WiFi 802.11
technology. Wireless LAN support requires
optional internal components that may or
may not be installed in your computer based
on decisions made at the time of purchase.
NOTE: If an external USB modem or
WLAN adapter is not part of your original
order, you can purchase one from the Dell
website at dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect
the telephone line to the external USB modem
(optional) 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.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
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:
Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.
open programs.
Click 2. Start
Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.
complete the setup.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection with a provided
ISP desktop shortcut:
Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.
open programs.
Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft2.
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Windows
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desktop.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.
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
following section.