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Connecting to the internet, Setting up your internet connection, Setting up your internet – Dell Vostro A840 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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Quick Setup

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4

Open the computer display and press the
power button to turn on the computer.

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on

and shut down your computer at least once
before you install any cards or connect the
computer to a docking device or other
external device, such as a printer.

5

Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to
the Internet" on page 17 for more information.

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: Internet Service Provider(s) (ISP) and

ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or
network connection and an ISP. If you are using
a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to
the modem connector on your computer 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 phone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

NOTE: The instructions in this section are for

computers with Windows Vista

®

operating

system only.

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