Dell XPS 420 (Late 2007) - Manual (Page 55)

Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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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.
NOTE:
If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem,
and Internet Problems" on page 63. 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.
Windows Vista™
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.
• Choose 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.
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft Windows operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard
to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet
connection between computers in a home or small office.
1 Click Start and then click Connect to → Set up a connection or
network.
2 Select an option under Choose a connection option.
3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.
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