Dell Vostro A840 Setup and Quick Reference Guide  - Page 17

Connecting to the Internet, Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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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. Quick Setup 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. 17

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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.