Dell XPS 210 Owner's Manual

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22 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting to the InternetNOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP),such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections areconsiderably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing telephone line. With aDSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously.• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line.If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on yourcomputer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using aDSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an AOL or 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 Microsoft® 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 you want to set up an Internetconnection with a different ISP:1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer.The New Connection Wizard appears.3 Click Connect to the Internet.4 In the next window, click the appropriate option:• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet serviceproviders (ISPs).• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP, but you did not receive a setup CD,click Set up my connection manually.• If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.5 Click Next.If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructionson the screen to complete the setup.