Dell Alienware M17x Manual - Page 8

STEP 2. Press the Power Button STEP 3. Windows Vista® Setup CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR NOTEBOOK CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may render your notebook unusable. If you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your notebook is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and (optionally) setting up an Internet connection. Connecting to the Internet If you do not set up your Internet connection during the Vista Setup, 1. Click Start (Windows Vista® logo) > Control Panel > Network and Internet. 2. Click Connect to the Internet. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more help and information about creating a new Internet connection, click Start (Windows Vista® logo) > Help and Support and perform a search for "Internet connection." Connecting to a Home Network 1. Click Start (Windows Vista® logo) > Control Panel > Network and Internet. 2. Click Connect to a network located in Network and Sharing Center section. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more help and information about networking, click Start (Windows Vista® logo) > Help and Support > Table of Contents and click Networking from the list of help topics. 08 /08