Dell Inspiron 3500 Setup Manual page 12

1-2 Dell Inspiron 3500 Setup Guide
Complete the initial setup of Windows 98 on your Dell computer by following these
steps:
1. Turn on your computer.
NOTE: Do not press <F2> if the message Press <F2> to enter Setup
appears. If you press <F2> now, the initial setup of Windows 98 will not com-
plete correctly. Because this message occurs each time the computer boots
(starts), you can access the Setup program at a later time.
The Dell Software License window appears.
2. Type y to continue. By typing y, you agree to read the software license agree-
ment that came with your computer.
NOTE: At this point in the setup process, Windows 98 has not loaded the touch
pad driver, so you cannot use the touch pad to complete this step. Windows 98
detects the driver that initializes the touch pad later in the setup process.
3. The Important Technical Support Information screen appears and displays
your Express Service Code. The Express Service Code helps expedite Dell tech-
nical support. Look for the Express Service Code on the bottom of your
computer.
NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code may not be available in all countries.
4. Type x to continue.
NOTE: At this point in the setup process, Windows 98 has not loaded the touch
pad driver, so you cannot use the touch pad to complete this step. Windows 98
detects the driver that initializes the touch pad later in the setup process.
Your computer restarts automatically.
NOTE: Do not press <F2> if the message Press <F2> to enter Setup
appears. If you press <F2> now, the initial setup of Windows 98 will not com-
plete correctly. Because this message occurs each time the computer boots
(starts), you can access the Setup program at a later time.
5. When the Regional Settings window appears, select the regional setting for
your location and then click Next>.
This setting tells Windows 98 how to display numbers, dates, time, and currency.
6. In the Keyboard Layout window, accept the default (highlighted) keyboard from
the list and then click Next>.
NOTE: If you want to change the default keyboard, click the keyboard of your
choice.
7 . In the User Information window, enter your name and, if applicable, company
name and then click Next>.
The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.