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14 Setting Up Your Computer
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 that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see your
Dell Technology Guide. 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.
NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to
the Internet wizard can help you get one.
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2
Click the Windows Vista start button™ , and click
Control Panel
.
3
Under
Network and Internet,
click
Connect to the Internet
.
The
Connect to the Internet
window appears.
4
Click 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.
• Chose
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.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information
provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
6
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
7
Click the Windows Vista start button , and click
Control Panel
.
8
Under
Network and Internet,
click
Connect to the Internet
.
The
Connect to the Internet
window appears.
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