Connecting To The Internet; Setting Up Your Internet Connection - Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual

NOTE: ISPs and ISP
offerings vary by country.
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Setting Up Yo ur Computer

Connecting to the Internet

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.
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Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows
2
desktop.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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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.
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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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