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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
Windows
®
7
Click
1.
Start
→
Control Panel
.
Click
2.
Network and Internet
→
Network and Sharing Center
→
Set up a
connection or Network
→
Connect to the Internet
.
The
Connect to the Internet
window appears.
NOTE:
If you do not know which type of connection to select, click
Help me
choose
or contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by
your ISP to complete the setup.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in
your country.
If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past,
the Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have a service outage. Contact your ISP
to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the
Connect to the
Internet
wizard can help you get one.
Windows Vista
®
NOTE:
The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default
view, so they may not apply if you set your computer to the Windows
classic view.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
1.
Click
2.
Start
→
Control Panel
.
Click
3.
Network and Internet
→
Network and Sharing Center
→
Set up a
connection or Network
→
Connect to the Internet
.
The
Connect to the Internet
window appears.
NOTE:
If you do not know which type of connection to select, click
Help me
choose
or contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by
your ISP to complete the setup.