NEC VERSA S5500 Series User Manual page 43

The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer must have an
operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input
from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk,
and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
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Your notebook comes pre-installed with Windows operating systems.
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Windows XP Operating Systems
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The Windows XP operating systems provide a means of running applications, navigating through your file
structure, and using your notebook computer. Each operating system offers its own look and tools through
an easy-to-use graphical interface.
Dual Boot
Windows® Language Selection
*This option is applicable for Hong Kong dual boot models only.
Your PC has already been pre-installed with 2 language versions of Windows; XP operating system, that is
English, and Traditional Chinese. When you start your system for the first time, you are required to choose
either one of the operating system language you prefer (Please refer to the picture below). Please select the
language you prefer carefully as this can only be done once.
When you have made the decision, you will be required to reconfirm the operating system language (please
refer to the picture below).
CAUTION: By pressing the Yes button, the operating system language which you have chosen will be your
permanent language. You are unable to do any selection for the operating system language anymore.
Once it's complete, the "Welcome to Windows ® operating system" screen will appear.
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