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Connect to the internet (optional) – Dell Inspiron Mini 12 (1210, Late 2008) User Manual

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need an external

modem or network connection and an Internet

service provider (ISP).

NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN

adapter is not a part of your original

order, you can purchase one from the Dell

website at www.dell.com.
NOTE: 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.

Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in
Windows Vista
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect

the telephone line to the external USB modem

(optional) and to the telephone wall connector

before you set up your Internet connection. If

you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem

connection, contact your ISP or cellular

telephone service for setup instructions and

see “Setting Up Your Internet Connection in

Windows Vista” on page 12.