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Setting up Windows 98
The first steps in the setup process are as follows:
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Gathering information
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Configuring your computer
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Restarting your computer
To set up Windows 98, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows
98 manual. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup process.
Do not turn off the computer until completing Windows 98 setup. If you
turn off, you cannot set up Windows 98 later.
Properties Dialog Box in Windows
In the instructions in this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties
dialog box.” A dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons,
etc., with which you can send commands to Windows 98 or other application
programs. To open the properties dialog boxes, click the
Start
button, select
Settings
-
Control Panel
and double-click the XXX icon. Some of the dialog boxes you will
use often are:
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Display
•
Modems
•
Mouse
•
PC Card
•
Power Management
•
System
