User's Manual

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

• 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” onpage11.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

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:

1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.

2. Save and close any open les, and exit any open programs.

3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→

Connect to a network.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Set Up Microsoft Windows

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing

so may render your computer unusable.

Your computer is precongured with the operating system you requested

while ordering your computer. To congure the remaining settings, follow the

instructions on the screen.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that

you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer

available at support.dell.com.

NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see

support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

NOTE: It is recommended that you create a full system backup as soon

as you set up Microsoft Windows. To create a full system backup, see

“AlienRespawn/DataSafe Local Backup” on page 52.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

Setting Up a Wired Connection

• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the

optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set

up your Internet connection.