Dell 700M Computer Hardware User Manual


 
22 Setting Up Your Computer
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4
In the next window, click the appropriate option:
If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, 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 CD, click
Use the CD I got from an ISP
.
5
Click
Next
.
If you selected
Set up my connection manually
, continue to step 6. 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.
6
Click the appropriate option under
How do you want to connect to the Internet?
, and then
click
Next
.
7
Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet
Problems" on page 56. 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.
Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.
See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:
Obtain and install updated drivers.
Connect the printer to the computer.
Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.
Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.
Printer Cable
Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it
is compatible with your printer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased
your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.
Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1
Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2
Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.