User Manual

10
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by
country.
To connect to the Internet, you need an external
modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP).
NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN
adapter is not a part of your original
order, you can purchase one from the Dell
website at www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection in Windows XP
If you are using a dial-up connection, •
connect the telephone line to the external
USB modem (optional) and to the telephone
wall jack before you set up your Internet
connection.
If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite •
modem connection, contact your ISP
or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions.
To complete setting up your wired internet
connection, follow the instructions in “Setting
Up Your Internet Connection in Windows XP” on
page 11.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection in
Windows XP
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see
the documentation that shipped with your
router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet
connection, you need to connect to your
wireless router. To set up your connection to a
wireless router:
Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.
open programs.
Click 2. Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to
the Internet.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.
complete the setup.