Turning On Power; Finishing The Software Installation; Completing Important Tasks - IBM NetVista Quick Reference

11. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets.
Note: For more information about connectors, see Access IBM on your
computer desktop.

Turning on power

Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the
computer. When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the IBM logo
window closes. If your computer has preinstalled software, the software
installation program starts.
If you experience any problems during startup, see Chapter 4,
"Troubleshooting and diagnostics" on page 19 and Chapter 5, "Getting
information, help, and service" on page 27.

Finishing the software installation

Important
Read the license agreements carefully before using the programs on this
computer. These agreements detail your rights, obligations, and
warranties for the software on this computer. By using these programs,
you accept the terms of the agreements. If you do not accept the
agreements, do not use the programs. Instead, promptly return the entire
computer for a full refund.
After you start the computer for the first time, follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the software installation. If you do not complete the
software installation the first time the computer is turned on, unpredictable
results might occur. When the installation is complete, click Access IBM on
your desktop to learn more about your computer.

Completing important tasks

After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks, which will
save you time and trouble later:
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer
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