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Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guid

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Initial setup of Windows NT takes about 15 minutes. The setup process is customized 

according to which computer components you have. To configure Windows NT for 

your system, perform the following steps:

1.

Turn on your system as instructed in the 

Getting Started 

sheet that accompanied 

your system. 

The 

Dell Software License Agreement

 appears. It is important that you read 

and understand the license agreement. You must accept the agreement to 

proceed with the setup of your system.

2. Type 

\

 if you accept the Dell software license agreement.

The 

Technical Support Information 

window appears.

3. Type 

[

 to continue.

The system restarts and Windows NT prepares your system for setup.

The system restarts again and the 

Select Operating System 

window appears. 

No action is required at this screen.

4. Click

 I Agree 

to accept the Microsoft software license agreement.

As with the Dell software license agreement, it is important that you read and 

understand the Microsoft software license agreement.

You must accept the Microsoft software license agreement to proceed with the 

Windows NT operating system setup.

The 

Windows NT Workstation Setup 

screen appears.

5. Type your name (required) and organization (optional) and click 

Next>

.

The 

Registration

 window appears.

6. Locate your Product Key as instructed in the 

Getting Started 

sheet that 

accompanied your system, type the Product Key (use the <Tab> key to change 

fields), and then click 

Next>

.

The Product Key is the 20-digit number located on the Certificate of Authenticity.

The 

Password 

window appears.

7.

Type your chosen password in the 

Password

 field and again in the 

Confirm 

Password

 field, and then click 

Next> 

twice.

The password can be up to 14 characters in length. A null password is acceptable 

if you do not want to use a password.

NOTE: The password controls access to your computer and should be stored in a 

safe place.

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Page 4: ...e appropriate settings and then click Next 7 When prompted enter your name and click Next If your system includes a modem proceed to the next step Otherwise proceed to step 10 8 A modem preparation window appears that allows you to connect to Microsoft and register your operating system Click Skip and proceed to step 10 or enter the requested information and click Next A registration progress wind...

Page 5: ...TE After the system restarts the Complete Dell Setup icon no longer appears 16 Click OK 17 Restart your system Click the Start button on the Windows desktop click Shut Down click Restart and then click OK Windows 98 Second Edition is now completely installed on your system Proceed to Adding a Printer for instructions on how to connect a printer and to Information Resources for descriptions of refe...

Page 6: ...cept the Microsoft software license agreement As with the Dell software license agreement it is important that you read and understand the Microsoft software license agreement You must accept the Microsoft software license agreement to proceed with the Windows NT operating system setup The Windows NT Workstation Setup screen appears 5 Type your name required and organization optional and click Nex...

Page 7: ...imultaneously at the Begin Logon window 12 Type your password and click OK The Welcome to Windows NT window appears You can click either of the following items for additional information or you can exit from this window and begin working on the desktop What s New Learn about new features of Windows NT 4 0 Help Use the search facility to find information on a particular subject title word or phrase...

Page 8: ...e parallel port with the printer icon is LPT1 and is the most commonly used printer port The serial port marked with I O is the COM port If you are unable to determine which port to use contact the printer manufacturer Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer system 4 If the printer is automatically detected by Windows follow the instructi...

Page 9: ...es or No to indicate whether you want to print a test page Then click Finish QIRUPDWLRQ 5HVRXUFHV Dell provides a number of handy reference tools to help you make the most of your computing experience 2QOLQH HOS The online system Help is an HTML help file that allows you to search for information in multiple ways You can quickly link to information on the following topics Hardware and software fea...

Page 10: ...ion and then click Dell Dimension Systems Help 5HIHUHQFH DQG 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ XLGH Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades like memory performing basic troubleshooting procedures and reinstalling drivers It also covers technical specifications the system setup program and system codes and messages ...

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