Setting Up Your Internet Connection - Dell Vostro A100 Setup And Quick Reference Manual

Setting Up Your Computer
connection. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite
modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular
phone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a desktop
shortcut provided by your ISP:
1 Save and close any open files, and exit any
open programs.
2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft
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Windows desktop.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to
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 appropriate
section below.
NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet,
see the Dell Technology Guide available on
your hard drive or on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com. If you have
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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, consult the Connect
to the Internet wizard.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
System
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1 Save and close any open files, and exit any
open programs.
Click the Windows Vista Start button
2
Control Panel.
Under Network and Internet, click Connect
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to the Internet.
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