Connecting To The Internet; Setting Up Your Internet Connection - Dell Inspiron 500m Owner's Manual

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the
following Internet connection options:
• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone line. Dial-up
connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing phone
line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your phone on the
same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local
cable TV line.
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on
your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If
you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an AOL or MSN connection:
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
1
Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows
2
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
3
If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up
an Internet connection with a different ISP:
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
1
Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer.
2
The New Connection Wizard appears.
Click Connect to the Internet.
3
In the next window, click the appropriate option:
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If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of
Internet service providers (ISPs).
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