Dell INSPIRON 531s Series, Owner'S Manual

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system provides a Network Setup
Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an
Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.
Windows XP:
1
Click Start , point to All Programs
→
Accessories
→
Communications , and
then click Network Setup Wizard .
2
On the welcome screen, click Next .
3
Click Checklist for creating a network .
NOTE:
Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to
the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP SP1.
4
Complete the checklist and required preparations.
5
Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Windows Vista
®
:
1
Click Start and then click Network .
2
This brings up the Network dialog screen. Click Network and Sharing Center .
NOTE:
This screen also provides links to Add a Printer and to Add a Wireless
Device (if available).
3
This will bring up the Network and Sharing Center dialog screen - click
Set up a connection or network from the list of tasks on the left-hand side
of this dialog screen.
4
From a list of tasks to choose from, such as, Connect to the Internet ,
Set Up a wireless router or access point and more. Choose the task most
appropriate for your network and follow the on-screen prompts.
For more information, access Help and Support - use the search term Network .
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