Dell Vostro 1400, Owner'S Manual

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Setting Up Your Computer
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Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the
Internet? , and then click Next .
7
Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
Windows Vista™
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2
Click Start , and then click Control Panel .
3
Under Network and Internet , click Connect to the Internet .
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
4
Click either Broadband (PPPoE) , Wireless , or Dial-up , depending on how
you want to connect:
• Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or
satellite modem.
• Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a
WLAN card.
• Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.
NOTE:
If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me
choose or contact your ISP.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information
provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
Transferring Information to a New Computer
You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and
other data from one computer to another—for example, from an
old
computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that
corresponds to the operating system that your computer is running.
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer.
You can transfer data, such as:
• E-mail messages
• Toolbar settings
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