Dell SmartPC 200N Owner's Manual

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S et ti ng Up and Using Your Computer 31• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access throughyour existing phone line. With a DSL connection, you can access theInternet and use your phone on the same line simultaneously.• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet accessthrough your local cable TV line.If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone cable to themodem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack beforeyou set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modemconnection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an America Online or DellNet by MSN connection:1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows®desktop.3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if youwant to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP:1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.3 Click Network and Internet Connections.4 Click Set up or change your Internet connection.5 In the Internet Properties window, click Setup and then click Next.The New Connection Wizard appears.6 Click Connect to the Internet.7 In the next window, click the appropriate option:• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choosefrom a list of Internet service providers (ISPs).• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP butyou did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connectionmanually.• If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.7T097bk1.book Page 31 Thursday, September 26, 2002 6:47 AM