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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
14
Registering Windows
®
98
The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few
steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already
installed on your computer.
The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and
configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.
1
Gathering information:
❑
Enter your name.
❑ Read and accept the License Agreement.
❑ Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the
cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual.
2
Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup
Wizard screen.
3
Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone,
Date and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen.
4
Registering your computer: For details on registering your computer,
see “Registering Your Computer” on page 15. You can also sign up
for your 100 free hours of Internet service at this time.
5
Learning about Windows 98: If you wish, take the tour of
Windows 98.
✍
You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer.
To install Windows NT
®
Workstation 4.0 drivers on your notebook computer, you need to
use the Application Recovery CD. See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 90
for instructions.