Dell Latitude H683D Setup And Quick Reference Manual

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14 Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the InternetNOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a network connection or externalmodem and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a DSL orcable/satellite modem, contact your ISP or cellular phone service for setupinstructions. If you are using an external USB modem, follow the installationinstructions that came with your modem before setting up your dial-upconnection.Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP:1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up anInternet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the appropriatesection below.NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If youhave successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage.Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, consult theConnect to the Internet wizard.Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ → Control Panel3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Wireless, Broadband(PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:• Choose Broadband if you will use a Wireless Router, DSL, satellitemodem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technologyconnection.• Chose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.