Dell XPS 710, Owner'S Manual

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP 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.
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.
Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move
data from one computer to a new computer. You can move data such as:
• E-mail
• Toolbar settings
• Window sizes
• Internet bookmarks
The data can be transferred over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable
medium, such as a writable CD/DVD or floppy disk.
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer:
1
Click Start , point to All Programs
→
Accessories
→
System Tools , and then click Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard .
The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears.
2
Click Next .
3
On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer , and then click Next .
4
On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP
CD , and then click Next .
5
When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to the source (old) computer that contains
the data to be transferred. Do not click Next at this time.
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