Dell Dimension 2010 Setup Manual

Also see for Dimension 2010: Service manual

Contents

14Setting Up Your Dimension DesktopConnect to the Internet(Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an externalmodem or network connection and an Internetservice provider (ISP).You can connect to the Internet using a wiredconnection.Setting Up a Wired Connection• If you are using a dial-up connection,connect the telephone line to the optionalexternal USB modem and to the telephonewall connector before you set up yourInternet connection.• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellitemodem connection, contact your ISPor cellular telephone service for setupinstructions.To complete setting up your wired Internetconnection, follow the instructions in“Setting Up Your Internet Connection”.Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contactyour ISP for offerings available in your country.If you cannot connect to the Internet but havesuccessfully connected in the past, the ISPmight have a service outage. Contact your ISPto check the service status, or try connectingagain later.Have your ISP information ready. If you do nothave an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizardcan help you get one.