Dell Inspiron 1545 Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 173

1 To view a particular website, open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at the top of the browser window, and type in a web address. Web Addresses A web address, or uniform resource locator (URL), provides the location of a website. Every web page on the Internet has a URL. A common format for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of Internet connections, search for information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting up Your Internet Connection To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service provider (ISP). To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you obtain one. 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: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet. 3 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Accessing the Internet 173