TU R N I N G O N YO U R S Y S T E M
Running Your System for the First Time
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The first time you turn on your computer, a series of Microsoft
Windows
startup screens will
appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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If you are prompted for the Product ID number, refer to the Certificate of Authenticity label on
your computer.
Note
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If you experience problems during the power on sequence, please refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix,
A-115. If you turn off your computer without following the proper turn on/off steps, Windows 98 and Me will
open
Scandisk
(Windows 2000 and XP will open
CHKDSK
) next time you turn on your system. Follow the
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directions displayed on the monitor to avoid data loss.
Inte rne t Acc ess
The setup program may prompt you to sign up for Internet access. You have the option to sign up
now or at a later time. For more information about the Internet, refer to “Internet Overview” on
page 7-41.